Welcome to Caritas Diocese of Brentwood

After more than 140 years of supporting individuals and communities across the UK, Saint John of God Hospitaller Services has announced a new trading name: The Do Good Charity. The rebrand, which officially launches on 15 September 2026, reflects the organisation's desire to communicate its purpose more clearly and make its work more accessible to a wider audience. The charity says the decision to adopt the name The Do Good Charity is rooted in a simple objective: to ensure t

This week, we joined the Jesuit Refugee Service UK, St Vincent de Paul Society England & Wales, Caritas Social Action Network and Caritas Plymouth to hand in hundreds of postcards petitioning the Prime Minister to defend asylum. This was our chance to stand in solidarity with migrants and refugees at a time when so many are living in fear and facing violence. We are very grateful to our young adult volunteer supporters who joined us, one shared: “It’s important as Christians

During this year’s Season of Creation, we are highlighting Good News Stories from our communities around the diocese, exploring what ecological approaches can be taken to attend to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. St Thomas More High School in Westcliff was awarded CAFOD’s LiveSimply Award through dedicating itself to collectively living simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the wider community. Inspired by the launch of the Laudato Si’ Invitations, Commitme