More than 800 people attended this year's Migrants Mass, a joint celebration with the Dioceses of Westminster, Southwark, but held for the first time in our diocese.
In this anniversary year of the Reformation, the Colchester Catholic Heritage Group, in collaboration with the Museum Service, has devised a tourist route tracing the city's history.
The young people, who will be confirmed this year, heard about Bishop Alan's own faith journey, alongside inspiring witness, reflection and challenge from members of the Brentwood Youth Service (BCYS).