As numerous men and women gathered in Brentwood Cathedral to renew the vows and promises made in their religious communities, Bishop Alan Williams SM spoke prophetically of the heart of religious which needs to be filled with the presence of God in order to be fruitful and a useful tool in the hands of God and the Church.
In their statement, leaders from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and Hindu communities in Wales say “true compassion does not mean ending a life. It means accompanying those who suffer, easing their pain, supporting families, and ensuring that no one feels abandoned, a burden, or without worth.” They call for the promotion of excellent palliative care and urge people in Wales to encourage their local MS to withhold consent for this Bill when it comes before the Senedd.
In his homily Archbishop Moth encouraged engagement with the pressing issues of our time, including peace, human dignity, the right to life at every stage, the protection of the vulnerable, the plight of refugees and care for creation.
“What does it truly mean to be Catholic?” Four gifted speakers will give lectures at Brentwood Cathedral Parish Hall on Wednesday evenings in Lent. All welcome.
"Supporting marriage is a work of hope for society and for the Church." This year the Church is extending its reflection on the ordinary heroism of married love and the strength of family life beyond National Marriage Week itself, from 7 February through to the Feast of St Joseph on 19 March 2026
Mgr David Manson, parish priest of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Braintree and a man of great empathy and humanity, will be much missed by his parishioners, family and friends.
This 7 March Networking Day is designed to bring together parishioners, clergy, school staff, catechists and those actively engaged in social justice, offering space to connect, share good practice and learn from one another across the Diocese.
"We urge our governments to exert pressure on Israel to uphold the rules-based international order and to revive meaningful negotiations toward a two-state solution for the benefit and security of all."
