Priests and people, family and friends filled Brentwood Cathedral on 16 December to celebrate the life and ministry of Bishop Emeritus Thomas McMahon and to pray for the repose of his soul.
The Parent Power guide suggests that top-performing primaries are increasingly those that combine strong academic results with holistic support for pupils’ wellbeing, enrichment activities and a broad curriculum.
Flavio Vettese, Director of Education for the Diocese of Brentwood, has been awarded a Diocesan Medal in recognition of his outstanding service to the Diocese of East Anglia and particularly for his significant contribution to Catholic education over the past decade.
Bishop Richard Moth, Chair of the Department for Social Justice for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has welcomed the government’s decision to scrap the two-child cap on Universal Credit payments. He said: “I warmly welcome the government’s decision to scrap the policy that imposed a two-child cap on claims for Universal Credit. Since
Bishop Arnold said that it was disappointing that references to phasing out fossil fuels and action on deforestation were not included in the COP30 draft agreement. "These issues are at the heart of the climate crisis and affect the poorest and most vulnerable communities."
A Newham programme has proved transformative for young people across the Deanery thanks to the efforts of a dedicated and inspired youth worker who has utilised the skills and support of a network of contacts, former colleagues, parish volunteers, old students and the young people themselves.
Words must be matched by action to counter the ‘immense human cost’ of the Sudan conflict, says Bishop At the end of October, the city of el-Fasher in Darfur, western Sudan, fell to the Rapid Support Force (RSF) militia after 18 months under siege. Reports indicate widespread executions and mass displacement, with tens of thousands
The dignity and protection of human life was central to the bishops’ discussions during their plenary week, particularly parliamentary moves to legalise assisted suicide and decriminalise abortion up to birth in some cases.
