Bishop Alan: "We give thanks for that lifetime of service to our country and for her leadership of the Church of England during her 70 year reign. The celebrations we witnessed earlier this year for her Platinum Jubilee show how much love and respect people had for her."
In a statement marking the announcement of a new Prime Minister, Cardinal Vincent Nichols assures PM Liz Truss of his prayerful support and stresses that the needs of the poorest in society must be given urgent attention.
Cardinal Peter Turkson will say Mass at noon to celebrate the launch in St Antony's, Forest Gate. The event will be attended by the Bishop for Migrants, the Rt Rev'd Paul McAleenan, the Ghanaian High Commissioner and the Mayor of Newham. All welcome.
There are still some spaces available on CAFOD's Gap Year programme, where 18 to 30 year olds can gain experience, develop skills and spend a year inspiring others to act for the poor and most marginalised.
The Assembly, which will be held in Liverpool in September, is open to deacons, diaconal aspirants, men in formation, wives, all clergy – in fact anyone who is interested in the Permanent Diaconate.
