In advance of the DSEI arms fair, a statement signed by Catholic Bishops from across the UK, as well as representatives of Pax Christi, Justice and Peace movements, CAFOD and SCIAF, has taken up the call of Pope Francis to end the arms trade.
Support Afghan families through CAFOD’s appeal
Please write to your MP today to ask the British government to do it all it can to ensure protection and assistance for the people caught up in this crisis.
SVP calls for a million gestures of kindness
Covid-19 has left a trail of poverty and loneliness in its wake, says the SVP. As part of its awareness campaign, it is calling for parishioners in the Brentwood Diocese to become a member, volunteer a few hours of their time, or donate to support people in need. Can you help?
BCYS launches autumn events schedule
Don’t miss the BCYS Youth Mass on the first Thursday of the month or Youth Gather at Walsingham House at Abbotswick in October. The popular catechist training and resources day is back at Sacred Heart of Mary School in Upminster on 6 November.
Season of Creation study days
At a time of unprecedented danger for the world, don’t miss study days with Fr Ashley Beck on ‘The Cry of Creation’ and ‘The Cry of the Poor’ on 4 September and 3 October respectively.
Could your parish partnership sponsor a refugee family?
Along with excellent networks and resources nationally, there is now a wealth of experience within the Diocese to support any parish or parish partnership in setting up a Community Sponsorship scheme to resettle a refugee family, writes Fr Dominic Howarth.
Bishop: Jesus will never abandon the people of Afghanistan
The Bishops’ Conference is urging Catholics to pray for the people of Afghanistan.
‘Local’ Lourdes brings grace and healing across Diocese
A total of over 800 attended in person at Masses celebrated in Leigh on Sea, Clacton, Canning Town, Wanstead and the Cathedral during the pilgrimage week and after each Mass the parish hall, school or garden was filled with joyful encounter and conversation.
Priest pedals through the pandemic to raise funds for charity
Can you support Fr Dominic’s charity bike ride?
Diocese marks inaugural World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The children of St Teresa’s Primary School in Rochford have produced a special video recording special memories of their own grandparents for the Department for Marriage and Family Life.