The Bishops say 'Love the Stranger' "is rooted in our calling to uphold the sanctity of life and human dignity. We are publishing it at a time when these issues are once again being discussed widely in the political sphere and in the media. It offers a framework which we hope will help those involved in politics, including voters, as they consider public policy."
Celebrate the contribution of migrants at the annual Mass on the Feast of St Joseph the Worker, taking place this year at St Antony of Padua, Forest Gate. Bishop Alan will preside.
Joseph Beattie, the Retreat, Hospitality and Facilities Coordinator at Walsingham House at Abbotswick, will be leaving in the summer. Joe has been in post for five years and is now looking to pursue a career in teaching. Director of Youth Ministry Claire Bailey says he will be much missed. “Joe has given so much life
Why not get a group of friends together to share the experience of sleeping outside on 31 March and raise money for homeless charities at the same time?
The newly appointed first Director of Caritas Diocese of Brentwood Siân Thomas-Cullinan says she is a bridge between those in need and charities that can help them within the diocese.
Much work was done pre-pandemic to produce a Vision Document for the future of the Diocese. Now Bishop Alan has written to parishes to emphasise the need to reclaim the fruits of that discernment and explore new ways to proclaim the Good News through parish partnerships.
