Pope Francis’ message for World Communications Day: “We need to make our own the truth contained in good stories, stories that build up, not tear down; stories that help us rediscover our roots and the strength needed to move forward together.”
Mental Health Awareness Week ‘more important than ever’
Bishop Paul Mason thanks everyone who is helping to look after the mental health of family, neighbours or strangers.
Bishop sends greetings to married and engaged couples
Bishop Alan sends greetings to all married couples, especially those celebrating significant anniversaries this year, and all those who are preparing for marriage.
Bishop McKinney backs Pope’s call for day of prayer
Believers from all religions are invited to come together for a Day of Prayer, Fasting and Works of Charity on Thursday 14 May. Join an interfaith prayer service online from Hornchurch at 7pm.
Bishop calls for action on disproportionate impact of Covid-19
Bishop McAleenan said the government needs urgently to tackle the known structural inequalities that have left some communities paying such a high price.
Letter from South Africa
Fr Gerald Gostling, our man in the Diocese of Dundee, writes on life in lockdown.
Seminarians share their thoughts for Good Shepherd Sunday
Listen to thoughts and messages from three of our priests in training.
Join Bishop Alan at Good Shepherd Mass this Sunday
This Sunday sees a special streamed Mass at Walsingham House at Abbotswick for young people who would, in normal circumstances, have been meeting Bishop Alan at Brentwood Cathedral ahead of Confirmation in their parishes. It also is an occasion to pray for vocations.
Who is God calling you to be?
On Good Shepherd Sunday we encourage everyone to pray for vocations in the diocese.
Sources of support in time of need
Many thanks to the Safeguarding team at Clifton Diocese for sharing this newsletter full of advice and guidance whilst we adhere to the current lockdown situation