The service was heard across all 39 BBC local radio stations, with an estimated audience of half a million listeners. Here is a link to listen again.
Community calls for a new deal on Olympic Park housing legacy
The East London Citizens Organisation (TELCO) has launched a film that highlights the broken promises around the London’s Olympic housing legacy and calls on policymakers to honour the pledges they made and work with TELCO for a New Deal on the Olympic Park.
Bishop Alan ordains Deacon Michael Barwick
Brentwood celebrates its newest transitional deacon: Rev Michael Barwick. Please pray for him.
Michael Barwick to be ordained a deacon
The ordination of Michael Barwick as a transitional deacon will take place this weekend. You can watch it livestreamed from Our Lady of Lourdes & St Joseph, Leigh-on-Sea,
A joyous day as diocese gains a new priest
Ten years after he whispered to Pope Benedict of his thoughts on priesthood, Paschal Uche was ordained in Brentwood Cathedral before a congregation few in number but full of joy.
Brentwood to celebrate ordination of Rev Paschal Uche
The ordination will be livestreamed from Brentwood Cathedral. Please pray for Paschal as he becomes a priest.
Don’t miss ‘Lourdes in your Living Room’
Each day includes Morning Prayer, Mass, Rosary and Angelus, Afternoon Reflection and Evening Prayer, with the week also including a Marian (‘Torchlight’) procession where the Hail Mary will be prayed in over 40 languages, as well as Stations of the Cross. A talent show offers a social element to the pilgrimage on Friday evening, and throughout the week there is a special programme for young people.
Listen to an online recital by David Silkoff
David Silkoff is a frequent visitor to the Cathedral.
Hear from four Black Catholics about their experiences
Four individuals living in London, including our own Rev Paschal Uche, share openly and frankly their experiences of being Black and Catholic.
CYMFed to host online series of youth ministry talks
“Journeying Together” aims to inspire, inform and encourage youth ministers as they continue to work with and support young people over the coming months.