News

Diocese to recruit Director of Youth Ministry

17th February 2020

Could this be you? The Diocese is looking to recruit both a Director of Youth Ministry and an Assistant Manager at recruit centre Walsingham House at Abbotswick.

Lent events on the Gospel of John

15th February 2020

Catch these Lenten events at the Gidea Park parish starting at the end of February.

Fr John Garrett RIP

14th February 2020

Fr John's funeral will be on Thursday 27 February at 11am at St Therese of Lisieux, Stansted Mountfitchet - his last parish.

Pope blesses Dowry painting

13th February 2020

Pope Francis has blessed a painting of Our Lady of Walsingham, from a shrine dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God, in Norfolk. The painting, by Amanda de Pulford, will return to Walsingham for the rededication of England as Mary’s Dowry on 29 March 2020.

Balliol to commemorate 150th anniversary of Fr Thomas Byles

13th February 2020

Fr Thomas Byles was the parish priest at Ongar and perished aboard the Titanic, refusing to leave other passengers to their fate.

Hear powerful speakers at Colchester Lenten talks

13th February 2020

All are welcome to attend these Friday night talks.

Bishop asks parishes to prepare for ‘Dowry of Mary’ rededication

13th February 2020

Parishes across the diocese are signing up to take part in the rededication of England as the 'Dowry of Mary' on 29 March.

ATCRE’s first National Conference lays down challenge on RE curriculum

11th February 2020

In a varied and stimulating day, speakers called for an authentic and rigorous Catholic curriculum delivered across the whole school community.

Sleep out for the homeless

3rd February 2020

This year's Sponsored Sleepout, organised by BCYS, will take place at the beginning of April at Walsingham House at Abbotswick. All welcome.

Is God calling you to priesthood?

2nd February 2020

Talk to Fr Mark Swires if you would like to come along and find out more.