London: Mass for Migrants

Today, Bank Holiday Monday 7 May, the annual Mass for Migrants will take place in Southwark Cathedral. A joint celebration between the three London dioceses of Brentwood, Westminster and Southwark, it takes place in a different location each year. Last year, it was held in the church of St Anthony of Padua at Forest Gate. In 2016 the Migrants Mass was celebrated in Westminster Cathedral.

For decades the Church has welcomed people from many shores, and this Mass - in honour of St Joseph the Worker - celebrates the international diversity of congregations and their contributions to society.

Celebrated by the Archbishop of Southwark, the Most Reverend Peter Smith, Bishop Alan Williams from Brentwood Diocese, Bishop Paul McAleenan from Westminster Diocese, and attended by many people and priests from across London, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire, this Mass is full of joy. All are welcome. The Mass will start at 11am and will be preceded by a banner procession.