Mass for Fr Jacques

A Mass is to be said in Chelmsford for the repose of the soul of Fr Jacques Hamel. Fr Stewart Foster, archivist for the Diocese, reflects on the shocking death of the elderly priest.

Experiencing the worldwide Church at prayer

Bishop Alan writes from Krakow: “Twenty-five hours on coach and ferry brought the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service Pilgrimage to Krakow for World Youth Day 2016. No undue delays and a good journey with lots of noise, laughter and a little sleep. Krakow is now packed with countless thousands of young pilgrims. Lots of conversations and

St Joseph’s honours Our Lady

The school community of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers, honoured Mary the Mother of Christ in a procession at the end of May. Alison Huish, Religious Education Subject Leader, said: “The children were led by parish priest Fr Niall Harrington and processed around the school playground before entering Holy Trinity Church for