In his pastoral letter for the launch of 'Laudato Si' Invitations, Commitments and Actions', Bishop Alan invites us all to make three personal pledges to help heal our common home.
CAFOD is inviting parishioners to give, act and pray to support those around the world who are most vulnerable to the devastating impact of climate change.
Within a setting of scripture and Catholic teaching, Laudato Si' Invitations, Commitments and Actions explains what the Diocese is itself doing, from fossil fuel divestment to plans to reduce energy use in buildings, and invites parishes, schools and individuals to play their part.
Pact provides support to men, women and young people in prison, people with convictions, and their children and families. Its vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, and where the innate dignity and worth of every human is valued.
Fr Martin Boland gives an update on the work of the Vicariate for Adult Formation, which launched a separate website back in June. In my conversations with priests, religious and lay men and women, a recurring theme was that this new Vicariate should make every effort to provide concrete resources for adults to help deepen
Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has written an open letter inviting Catholics to pray for the defeat of the Assisted Dying Bill to be debated in the House of Lords in October.
In advance of the DSEI arms fair, a statement signed by Catholic Bishops from across the UK, as well as representatives of Pax Christi, Justice and Peace movements, CAFOD and SCIAF, has taken up the call of Pope Francis to end the arms trade.
Please write to your MP today to ask the British government to do it all it can to ensure protection and assistance for the people caught up in this crisis.
Covid-19 has left a trail of poverty and loneliness in its wake, says the SVP. As part of its awareness campaign, it is calling for parishioners in the Brentwood Diocese to become a member, volunteer a few hours of their time, or donate to support people in need. Can you help?
