Diocese Diocese The Diocese of Brentwood The Diocese of Essex was formed on 22 March 1917 by the division of the Archdiocese of Westminster; and the Diocese of Brentwood was erected by the Bull, Universalis Ecclesiae Procratio, of 20 July 1917. The Diocese consists of the Administrative County of Essex, the Unitary Authorities of Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock and the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. Patrons of the Diocese Our Lady of Lourdes, 11 February St Edmund of Canterbury, 16 November; St Erconwald, 13 May; St Cedd, 26 October. Diocese Data Protection The Diocesan Coat of Arms Centenary Useful Information Canonised Saints Beatified Martyrs Cathedral Historic Churches Governance Archives Past Bishops Vacancies Our History Publications Diocesan Structure Share: © 2003 - 2021 Brentwood Diocesan Trust - Registered Charity No. 234092. All rights reserved. The Brentwood Diocesan Trust cannot accept responsibility for the content of external links. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Contact webmaster Website by Vibe Agency