Since 2001 Fr Stewart has worked as Diocesan Archivist while acting pursuing historical research and writing, acting as a supply priest and as chaplain to foreign language groups.
The next meeting of clergy and stewards at the Ursuline School, Brentwood on 30 September will focus on questions about proposals to renew and restructure the diocese.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written today to every diocese to notify them of the death of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, who has been unwell for some time.
A Mass of thanksgiving for marriage and family life took place in Brentwood Cathedral last month. It was attended by couples celebrating many years of marriage as well as some who had recently married or are soon to do so.
