CAFOD is asking parishes across the diocese to foster conversations about the climate emergency this month – and put pressure on politicians to take more rapid action.
Creation Masses raise awareness of climate crisis
Diocese honours young citizens
Young people living out the Gospel message in their parishes and schools received citizenship awards from Bishop Alan at Brentwood Cathedral recently.
“It is not just about migrants, but about all of us”
In his message for the 2019 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis says fear and a throw-away culture lead to the rejection and exclusion of people seeking a better life.
Helping refugees to settle in the UK
Listen to a podcast to find out more about the Community Sponsorship Scheme: a direct response to Pope Francis’ call to take in refugee families.
Sister Elaine to head National Office for Vocations
Sister Elaine Penrice has been appointed as director of the National Office for Vocations – the first religious sister to take up the position.
Are you going to join ‘Thy Kingdom Come’?
Youth awards will help Catholic community to realise Pope Francis’ vision
Who could you nominate? The awards honour the achievements of young people across the country who make our communities and the world a better place, taking their inspiration from Catholic social teaching.
Statement from the Bishops’ Spring 2019 Meeting
In safeguarding training at a meeting at Valladolid, victims of abuse have helped the Bishops to learn to listen more deeply to people who have been hurt.
Young Catholics prepare for Confirmation at Cathedral rite
More than 500 young people will meet Bishop Alan at the Rite of Acceptance this weekend.
Sleepout raises £7000 for homeless and diocesan youth projects
After the successful sleepout focus on homelessness will be a feature for the rest of 2019 for Caritas.