The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham took place last weekend and was blessed with fine weather. Fr Stewart Foster reports - and looks forward to the special pilgrimage for the Diocesan Centenary next year.
A requiem Mass for Sr Gabby O’Driscoll OSU, inspirational educator, religious superior, distinguished Catholic historian, youth worker, lover of art, poetry and all things German, took place last week in Brentwood Cathedral. A member of the Ursulines in Brentwood, she taught German and French at the Ursuline Convent High School before becoming head in 1969.
The removal of the wall covering at Our Lady of Ransom in Rayleigh has revealed an interesting lighting effect - adding to the contemplative atmosphere of the church.
Seeing refugees as our sisters and brothers Fr Dominic Howarth gives his latest update after a visit to Calais with an entirely new crew of young volunteers from Basildon and beyond. “They each approached it with apprehension but soon found that refugees are as normal as you and I, goodhearted, hard-working people, caught in hideous
St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this academic year and, as part of the celebrations, Bishop Alan Williams SM visited the school on 5th May to celebrate Mass for Years 7 & 8 and to meet staff, governors and pupils. He also met members of the Student Council and Student
On Wednesday 11th May Grays Convent welcomed Bishop Alan, accompanied by Fr Brian O’Shea, parish priest at Grays, to the school. The school’s media officer, Amy Chapman, said: “We gave Bishop Alan a tour and he seemed to really enjoy meeting the girls and our wonderful staff. The day ended with a beautiful celebration for the 36 young people
