Will you wear red and go to Mass for someone who can’t on #RedWednesday, to highlight the suffering of Christians around the world?
Shoeburyness parish supports persecuted Christians
Come together for #RedWednesday
#RedWednesday is ACN’s annual event which makes a stand for religious freedom and highlights the suffering of communities in Syria, Nigeria, Iraq and further afield.
Bishop calls on parishes to support World Day of the Poor
“Pope Francis’ words encourage all of us to consider the poorest and most vulnerable.”
Volunteer for a year of opportunity
Spend a gap year growing your own faith and developing skills for your professional life, says Walsingham House at Abbotswick Co-ordinator Joe Beattie.
Bishop Alan blesses New Hall Nursery
Bishop Alan launches the ‘Year of the God who Speaks’
The ‘Year of the God who Speaks’, inaugurated by Bishop Alan at Gidea Park, aims to encourage greater love of and familiarity with the Bible. Talks will be posted on the revamped What Good News website, adding to its rich archive.
Could you be a Marriage Care trustee?
Marriage Care have been supporting couples for over 70 years through providing low cost, accessible, marriage preparation and relationship counselling services. Could you help as a volunteer?
BCYS produces ‘youth-focused’ resource on Newman
First used at this month’s Youth Mass, the leaflet highlights aspects of Newman’s life and journey in a way that will engage young people.
‘Year of the God Who Speaks’ to begin with Genesis
Bishop Alan Williams will formally open the Year at a Gidea Park study day given by Fr Adrian Graffy on 12 October.
Brentwood pilgrims experience Lourdes joy
The annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year was ‘a week infused with faith and joy’ as young people from 46 parishes supported pilgrims with varying needs from across the Diocese.