New Bishop is named

By Nub News Reporter 19th Oct 2026

comments | Local News

Local News by Nub News Reporter 1 hour ago

Add as Preferred Source

A NEW Roman Catholic Bishop of Brentwood, whose diocese includes Thurrock, has been appointed.

The Right Reverend Timothy Menezes succeeds Bishop Alan Williams, who retired at the age 75.

Bishop Menezes, 56, was formerly an Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, where he was born.

His Episcopal Installation is scheduled for Thursday, 3 December at the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Helen in Brentwood.

Download our Nub News App: - It’s FREE and available now
- Breaking news notifications
- Your Town in Your Pocket

The Ball is in your court. Our long-term GOAL is to help our local community to grow.

On our part, we are making a connection between local news, local people and local businesses. It is the key to community success.

Now the ball is in your court.
You can support us with a small payment or at least read us for free.
Take a shot yourself and then pass the ball to your friends!

The Ball is in your court. Our long-term GOAL
is to help our local community to grow.

On our part, we are making a connection between local news, local people and local businesses.
This connection is the key to community success.

Now the ball is in your court.
You can support us with a small payment or at least read us for free.
Take a shot yourself and then pass the ball to your friends!

Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience