The ordination of Michael Barwick as a transitional deacon will take place this weekend. You can watch it livestreamed from Our Lady of Lourdes & St Joseph, Leigh-on-Sea,
Caritas Anchor House has secured over £93,000 from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund to continue and enhance its vital work with people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic.
Ten years after he whispered to Pope Benedict of his thoughts on priesthood, Paschal Uche was ordained in Brentwood Cathedral before a congregation few in number but full of joy.
Each day includes Morning Prayer, Mass, Rosary and Angelus, Afternoon Reflection and Evening Prayer, with the week also including a Marian (‘Torchlight’) procession where the Hail Mary will be prayed in over 40 languages, as well as Stations of the Cross. A talent show offers a social element to the pilgrimage on Friday evening, and throughout the week there is a special programme for young people.
