This Holy Lenten season, we are offering a series of four different talks on the topic of: “What does it truly mean to be Catholic?”
Below we are sharing the recordings from these talks for you to listen to at your leisure. Details of all upcoming talks can be found at the end of this post or by clicking here.
Talk 1: Wednesday 25th February 2026.
Abbot Hugh Allan, O Praem.
“I Believe…” Living and Proclaiming the Catholic Faith.
Abbot Hugh is the Superior of the Norbertine Community in Peckham. He is also Director of Mission for the Bishops Conference Of England & Wales & the Vicar for Religious in the Archdiocese of Southwark. Until recently he was Apostolic Administrator of the Falkland Islands, and from 20028 to 2022 was Parish Priest of Chelmsford Parish in the Diocese of Brentwood.
His talk on living and proclaiming the Catholic Faith was very well received, and we thank him for coming to talk to us on Wednesday 25th February.
If you were unable to attend, please find the recording of the talk below:
A huge thank you to Abbot Hugh for joining us and giving such an enlightening talk. Find more details of our upcoming talks at the end of this post.
Talk 2: Wednesday 4th March 2026.
Rev Msgr Kevin W Hale, VG.
“Being Catholic and the call to holiness as seen in the lives of some recently canonised saints.”
Native of Diocese of Brentwood. Ordained a Priest in 1984, serving in various parishes throughout the diocese. The new Bishop appointed him Vicar General in 2014. Member of the Chapter of Canons in 2023 he was appointed a Chaplain to His Holiness Pope Francis.
Thank you for coming to talk to us on the call to holiness, Rev Msgr Kevin. We all found the talk thoroughly interesting!
If you missed the talk, please find the recording below:
Talk 3: Wednesday 11th March 2026.
Mr Mauro Iannicelli.
“Prayer as the Foundation of our Catholic Life.”
Born in Rome Italy, came to London in 2006. Worked for 13 Years as a software developer, including at JP Morgan. Spent 4 years in Seminary. Married in 2019. Mauro has a deep passion for teaching the Catholic Faith & Evangelisation.
Thank you for this insightful talk on prayer and its fundamental role within our Catholic life, Mauro! We all found it very interesting and insightful.
If you missed the talk, please find the recording below:
Talk 4: Wednesday 18th March.
Rev Msgr John Armitage.
“The uniqueness of Catholicism for British Society.”
Fr John is a Priest of the Brentwood Diocese. Ordained in 1979, he has served in many parishes throughout the diocese. Was Vicar General To Bishop Thomas McMahon. He is a well know Retreat Giver and speaker throughout the country.
Thank you to Rev Msgr John on this talk on the unique perspective of Catholicism for British Society. We all found it extremely fascinating!
If you missed the talk, please find the recording below:
Thank you to Fr John for organising such an interesting series of talks during this Holy Season of Lent! We do hope that many of you were able to enjoy them, either in person or via the recordings above.
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