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The Young Vinnies (SVP) group at St Thomas of Canterbury Church in Woodford Green took part in a Sponsored Sleepout. The event, which was organised to support the group’s ongoing connection with the SVP Centre in Southend, brought together 16 young people, two young adult leaders and three adults for a challenging but insightful night outdoors. Despite near‑freezing temperatures and a chance of rain, the participants went ahead, determined to show solidarity with people who s

The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of peace can be challenging. Mindfulness meditation offers a powerful tool for cultivating awareness and tranquility in our lives. This blog post explores the numerous benefits of incorporating mindfulness meditation into your daily routine. 1. Reduces Stress One of the most significant benefits of mindfulness meditation is its ability to reduce stress. By focusing on the present moment, indiv

The Parish of St Teresa of Lisieux in Lexden are sending out a diocesan-wide invitation for their upcoming series focused on Our Common Home. Concerned about the ‘cry of the earth’ and the ‘cry of the poor’? Thinking about how you can respond? Wondering how to protect God’s gift of creation? Seeking to deepen your faith? Join the four-week series exploring Laudato Si’: Care for Our Common Home through videos of inspiring speakers, prayer and discussion. 📍 Fr Saurin Hall, St

Dear friends, Welcome to Papal Insights for both the month of March and Easter 2026. Whilst we haven’t covered everything the Pope said from Easter week (choosing to focus on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday), we highly recommend that you read the two other papal homilies during the Easter Triduum – click below to read them. Maundy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper Easter Sunday, Vigil in the Holy Night We hope that you had a blessed Easter Triduum and that you continue to hav

You are warmly invited to join the three Dioceses of Brentwood, Southwark and Westminster for the 20th annual Mass for Migrants on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May 2026, at St Antony of Padua Catholic Church, starting at 12pm with a procession of banners. You are warmly invited to join the three Dioceses of Brentwood, Southwark and Westminster for the 20th annual Mass for Migrants on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May 2026, at St Antony of Padua Catholic Church, starting at 12pm with a

Dear friends, Welcome to our Caritas Round-Up for the month of March. We can’t believe it’s already April, and we are just about to begin the Easter Triduum. We are grateful for the continued support we have received over the last month, including the generosity expressed through your donations during Lent, as well as the largest Networking Day attendance we have had to date. Thank you! Wishing you a blessed Easter and month ahead. Caritas Networking Day 2026 Thank you to all

The St Vincent de Paul Society and CAFOD are working together to offer a free week of residential work experience for 20 young adults in England and Wales. Anyone who cares about people living in poverty, and wants to know how to make a difference in their community and overseas are invited to apply. The experience will particularly appeal to those interested in future careers in education, politics, communications, or charity work Held from Sunday 21st – Friday 26th June, th

Ava, a member of the Walsingham House team, recently spoke to the Grounds Volunteers about why they choose to volunteer for the Youth Service. Volunteering remains one of the ways individuals can give back to society, not only by supporting those in need but by strengthening community bonds. As a member of the youth retreat team at Walsingham House at Abbotswick, I see this impact first hand through the dedication of our ‘Grounds Volunteers,’ whose work supports both the envi

See below for details on CSAN’s new event. Join us for a one-day symposium reflecting on the enduring relevance of Rerum Novarum (1891) and its vision for the dignity of work in the 21st century. Now, 135 years after Pope Leo XIII’s landmark social encyclical, we gather to examine how its principles speak into contemporary economic realities: automation, the gig economy, low pay, migration, social care, and the future of work. The day will bring together inspiring speakers, p

Michael, our Development Officer, recently took part in Million Minutes’ SiLENT fundraiser – read below for his reflections. Last week, I took part in a sponsored silence to raise money for Million Minutes, challenging myself to stay silent for a whole 24 hours. Each Lent, Million Minutes holds a campaign called SiLENT where they encourage people to raise money through sponsored silence. I knew my SiLENT day was going to be difficult, but I hadn’t realised how difficult. For

St Francis Leprosy Guild is delighted to announce that the newly installed Archbishop of Westminster, the Most Reverend Richard Moth, has agreed to become its Patron. Following historical custom, the Archbishop of Westminster has served as Patron of St Francis Leprosy Guild, and now Archbishop Richard will succeed HE Cardinal Vincent Nichols. He said: “I have very happy memories of celebrating the Annual Mass for the Guild at Farm Street and I am delighted to become its Patro

On Monday 9th March, the SDEN and NDEG hosted a joint seminar with Finlay Malcolm on his recent work whilst seconded at the Diocese of Salford. Finlay Malcolm, who has been a researcher at the University of Manchester since 2022, previously gave a talk to the SDEN in October 2025 – just before his work with the Diocese of Salford began. This month, invited jointly by the Southern Diocese Environment Network and Northern Diocese Environment Group, Finlay returned to offer insi