Abbot Geoffrey, who lectures in Church History at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, said Colchester should enhance its status in the same way as Reading has with its ‘Abbey Quarter’.
A Mass will be celebrated each morning at 11am at different churches around the diocese, with Anointing of the Sick and joyful music from talented young musicians, followed by coffee and refreshments.
Could you and fellow parishioners organise an online meeting with your local MP to discuss these issues? Full support is given by CAFOD including setting up the meeting, advice on speaking to MPs and information on the issues at stake.
The Brentwood Catholic Children's Society is looking to raise funds to support its vital work with children and families across the Diocese through this summer community event. Please help if you can.
The bishops call upon the G7 to: provide economic support towards a sustainable recovery from the pandemic, and to move quickly to halt the biodiversity loss the planet is facing.
Erin Walsh, along with 17 other young Catholics who volunteer with CAFOD, will be voicing their concerns about how we rebuild post-pandemic at the G7 Summit fringe events this weekend.
Thresholds of Hope offers an accessible and engaging way to find out more about faith and relationship with Christ – whether you are a committed Catholic or simply enquiring.
