Congratulations all!

O God, who chose the Mother of your Son
to be our Mother also,
grant us that, persevering in penance and prayer
for the salvation of the world,
we may further more effectively each day the reign of Christ.

#OurLadyofFatima #catholic #church

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week on the theme of ‘Moving more for our mental health’. In our sessions we often encourage children to explore movement through dance & yoga as this not only builds physical strength & flexibility but also boosts their confidence & self-expression.

‘Jesus said: The Father loves you for loving me and for believing that I came from God. I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I leave the world to go to the Father.’ (John 16)

Today, the Chaplaincy team began the 9 day #Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit Please use this link to find the prayers and join our community in praying for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our school Diocese of Brentwood Catholic Church Catholic Education Service

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Prayers and good wishes for the future…

We're entering that time of year around Pentecost when you might be fortunate enough to receive a visitation from your Bishop for a Confirmation Mass.
Does the thought of being the MC at such an occasion leave you in a slight panic? wondering how you'll know when he'll want his…

Join Jane Compton, Becky Cox and Lucy Summers at a free 1pm lunchtime recital on 15 May in
Cathedral Brentwood. dioceseofbrentwood.net/event/come-to-…

'Do I allow the values of the world to deceive me so that I lose sight of the values given by faith?' Fr Adrian Graffy reflects on this Sunday's gospel reading. @whatgoodnews dioceseofbrentwood.net/reflection/con…

‘Jesus said: You are sad now, but I shall see you again, and your hearts will be full of joy. And that joy no one shall take from you.’ (John 16)

Diocese of Brentwood Even before we married, we’ve worked to bring about unity in our relationship. Today we’re reminded that by loving one another; “God will live in us and His love will be complete in us”. Let us say ”you are my beloved ‘till the end of time”. bit.ly/2v5xioh

Bishop Bosco MacDonald was Ordained the Tenth Bishop of Clifton Diocese on Wednesday 8 May 2024. A packed Cathedral welcomed the new #Bishop , along with his family and almost all the diocesan priests and deacons, and many of the Bishops of England and Wales. #ordination #catholic

Join Jesuit Refugee Service UK online next week on Tues 14th May to learn more about their newly published report and their work in detention centres: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, has released a statement on the Criminal Justice Bill expressing his deep concern about two tabled amendments that seek to liberalise abortion laws. Read More: cbcew.org.uk/bishops-statem…

Congratulations to Canon Brian O'Shea on his 50th anniversary of priesthood, celebrated in his former parish at Grays. dioceseofbrentwood.net/news/canon-bri…

‘Luke shows Jesus leaving the disciples after ‘forty’ days. The Spirit is now at the heart of the church. Jesus leaves the disciples like Elijah, who also was shown as taken up.’ (Dom Henry Wansbrough)

Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that we, who believe that your Only Begotten Son,
our Redeemer,
ascended this day to the heavens,
may in spirit dwell already in heavenly realms.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

+Sherrington: 'I encourage people to contact their MPs to make their views clear on these amendments...which would relax legal safeguards for unborn babies.' dioceseofbrentwood.net/news/bishop-sh…

Prayers and good wishes for all those starting their exams...

Alleluia! Thank you to Fr Pascal for blessing our Miraculous Medals and celebrating Mass for YR11 before Exams begin; Head of Year Mr Mattia has 💯 faith in these young people as do we all Diocese of Brentwood Brentwood Vocations Anna