Could you sleep outside in freezing temperatures with just a sleeping bag and a cardboard box to lie on? These young people did just that to raise awareness of the plight of rough sleepers and funds for the charities which support them.
Parish representatives from across Essex and East London came together to review and refine insights and ideas arising from the many discussions that have taken place so far on our Synodal Journey.
Across the Diocese, schools and parishes have been finding creative ways to raise funds for those suffering in Ukraine. Please share your stories with us.
The Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be pronounced by the Pope on the afternoon of Friday 25 March in St Peter’s Basilica. The act of consecration will be performed in communion with the local churches throughout the world. The director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni,
Caritas Diocese of Brentwood has set up a dedicated page to help those wishing to support or host Ukrainian families and is encouraging parishes to get together to share ideas and discuss ways to set up a network of support both for refugees and those hosting.