The newly appointed first Director of Caritas Diocese of Brentwood Siân Thomas-Cullinan says she is a bridge between those in need and charities that can help them within the diocese.
Much work was done pre-pandemic to produce a Vision Document for the future of the Diocese. Now Bishop Alan has written to parishes to emphasise the need to reclaim the fruits of that discernment and explore new ways to proclaim the Good News through parish partnerships.
In a piece first published on the ICN website, our own Fr Paschal reflects on his encounter with Pope Benedict XVI as a member of Brentwood Catholic Youth Service tasked with welcoming him to the UK.
