Brentwood to host 20th Mass for Migrants

The three London Dioceses of Brentwood, Southwark and Westminster will be gathering for the 20th annual Mass for Migrants on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May 2026 at St Antony of Padua Catholic Church, Forest Gate, London E7 9QB, starting at 12pm with a procession of banners.

This year the Mass is hosted by the Diocese of Brentwood. The Mass for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker is prepared by the Caritas and Ethnic Chaplaincies of the three Dioceses and celebrates the contributions made to faith, life and work in the UK by all those who come from other countries to make a home here.

The preacher will be Archbishop Richard Moth, and celebrant will be Bishop Alan Williams sm.

Music will be provided by Nathan Chan and students from St Antony's Catholic Primary School, St Bonaventure's Catholic Secondary School and St Angela's Ursuline School.

The Mass will be joined by community organisers from Citizens UK.

Please do come along and bring the family, whether you are from a migrant background or not - all are welcome! It is a joyful and celebratory occasion, providing a wonderful chance to embrace our communities. Everyone is invited to wear their national dress.

Banner bearers are invited to gather in preparation at St Bonaventure's Secondary School at 11.15am, ready for the procession to begin at 12pm.

Parish and Catholic organisations are welcome to bring banners for the procession, please contact: caritas@brcdt.org