The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary arrived in England during the Franco-Prussian War – and from a few German refugees, their Charism has spread throughout the UK and Ireland, to the Americas, Africa and The Philippines.
Diocesan appointment reflects importance of Youth Ministry
Claire Bailey, once assistant manager at the BCYS retreat centre on Canvey Island, will be supporting parish clergy, catechists and youth leaders, as well as school staff and chaplains as the Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry.
World Mission Sunday 2020: Here I am, send me!
On World Mission Sunday 2020, we will be honouring the brave and selfless women and men already making a huge difference in Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world. Please support Missio if you can.
St Jerome on a laptop: mosaic honours Bible translator
Mgr John Armitage returns from Walsingham
Bishop Alan Hopes pays tribute to the work of Mgr John Armitage as Rector of the National Shrine at Walsingham over the last five years.
Fr Paschal leads Sunday’s service on BBC local radio
The service was heard across all 39 BBC local radio stations, with an estimated audience of half a million listeners. Here is a link to listen again.
Bishop Alan ordains Deacon Michael Barwick
Brentwood celebrates its newest transitional deacon: Rev Michael Barwick. Please pray for him.
Michael Barwick to be ordained a deacon
The ordination of Michael Barwick as a transitional deacon will take place this weekend. You can watch it livestreamed from Our Lady of Lourdes & St Joseph, Leigh-on-Sea,
A joyous day as diocese gains a new priest
Ten years after he whispered to Pope Benedict of his thoughts on priesthood, Paschal Uche was ordained in Brentwood Cathedral before a congregation few in number but full of joy.
Brentwood to celebrate ordination of Rev Paschal Uche
The ordination will be livestreamed from Brentwood Cathedral. Please pray for Paschal as he becomes a priest.