Bishop Alan Williams will formally open the Year at a Gidea Park study day given by Fr Adrian Graffy on 12 October.
‘Year of the God Who Speaks’ to begin with Genesis
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bishops welcome Vatican document on gender
The text proposes listening and dialogue rather than ideology, the Bishops say.
Creation Masses raise awareness of climate crisis
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.
“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.