“I would invite people to watch the videos with the gospel text of John before them, so that in new circumstances we can celebrate the new life of the Risen Jesus which we have received, and which guides and nourishes us even in the most difficult circumstances.”
This service celebrated the presentation of Bishops’ and Deans’ awards to singers from Brentwood Catholic and Chelmsford Church of England Dioceses, which are coterminous.
#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.
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.
CAFOD is asking parishioners across the diocese to join a mass lobby of Parliament on 26 June to ask politicians to take more rapid action on climate change.
In their submission Cardinal Nichols and Archbishop Welby argued that Government should promote freedom of religion and belief as a fundamental human right.
In the wake of the terror attacks on Muslims in New Zealand, Bishop Alan has asked people in the diocese to pray for the victims this Friday and Sunday.
An innovative project aiming to help those feeling psychologically stressed, sad or lonely received a resounding welcome from those attending its first healing service.