The Young Christian Workers of England & Wales have issued a statement at the conclusion of the Reunion of European YCW Leaders’ Conference.
Seminarian Paschal Uche becomes Brentwood’s newest deacon
Brentwood Diocese celebrated the ordination of another deacon on the road to priesthood last month.
Come to an event in the ‘Year of the God who Speaks’
Fr Adrian Graffy has organised a range of events to celebrate a ‘Year of the God who Speaks’, which begins in October 2019 and marks the 50th anniversary of the Catholic Biblical Federation.
Bishops welcome support for persecuted Christians
A statement has been issued by the lead Catholic and Church of England bishops on the final report into support for persecuted Christians by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Chelmsford Catholics process for Corpus Christi
More than 400 people came together to celebrate their faith, including children who had just made their first Holy Communion and representatives from schools in the town.
Million Minutes awards honour young people
The Celebrating Young People awards, which took place on 3 July, saw hundreds of young people nominated in six categories, each celebrating a different aspect of Catholic social teaching lived out in action.
Former student becomes headteacher at De La Salle
Paul Norris, who is currently deputy head at The Palmer Catholic Academy, will take up his new post in September.
Cardinal Newman to be recognised as a saint
Pope Francis will canonise Blessed John Henry Newman on Sunday 13 October in St Peter’s Square, making him the first English saint recognised since the 17th century.
Diocese launches youth ministry resource for parishes
Parishes are being encouraged to consider employing youth co-ordinators to work across their partnerships.
New canons are installed
Fr Tom Lavin from St Teresa of Lisieux in Lexden and Fr Tom Hamill from St Michael’s in East Ham were installed at a Mass in Brentwood Cathedral.