‘Let us Dream’ has important messages for all of us. Join Dr Austen Ivereigh for a live session on Pope Francis’ ideas for a better world post-Covid-19.
Where do we go from here? Explore Pope Francis’ ideas with Austen Ivereigh
Updated guidance on open churches
Bishop Alan has updated churches on
Vaccination is an ‘ethical action’ for good of all, says Pope
Bishop Alan is encouraging people to follow the example of Pope Francis when offered a vaccine against Covid-19.
Statement on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
The Catholic Bishops’ Conferences have issued a statement repeating its call for the UK to forsake its nuclear arsenal.
“Any church that cannot open safely, with all necessary Covid measures in place, should not do so”
Bishop Alan has written to all parishes to give further guidance on the opening of churches, saying that it is paramount that clergy and laity alike follow the requirements for distance, stewarding, and sanitisation.
Bishop Alan: “We hope for better things in this coming year”
Listen to a New Year message from Bishop Alan Williams sm.
Upminster Parish shares Livesimply insights
Upminster’s Livesimply project has proved very worthwhile – benefitting the environment, raising money for charity, and bringing the parish and local community together. Could your parish do the same?
Whirlwind wedding beats the Tier 4 deadline
As Tier 4 restrictions loomed, threatening their already rescheduled wedding ceremony, Rob Stanley and Nuala Gallagher worked against the clock to tie the knot.
“Personal knowledge of Jesus brings salvation and peace”
During the pandemic we have become acutely aware of the fragility of human life, says Bishop Alan in his pastoral letter, but those who believe in Christ look for the gifts of God which are freely given despite the almost impossible circumstances we can find ourselves in.
“Christmas is a pledge of God’s love in the world, God’s hope in the world”
Listen to a Christmas message from Bishop Alan.