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Welcome to the Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel, London Road, Wickford, Essex.
Whether you are new to the parish, visiting Wickford for the weekend, or a long standing parishioner, we hope that you find this website helpful and informative.
Welcoming Pope Leo XIV: A New Chapter for the Church
On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost was elected as the 14th pontiff to take the name Leo, becoming Pope Leo XIV. His choice of name pays homage to Pope Leo XIII, renowned for his 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum, which laid the foundation for modern Catholic social teaching. Pope Leo XIV brings a wealth of experience from his missionary work in Peru and his tenure as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. Known for his intellectual depth and commitment to pastoral care, he emphasizes unity, peace, and social justice. As the first American and Augustinian to ascend to the papacy, Pope Leo XIV embodies a bridge between tradition and contemporary challenges, guiding the Church with humility and spiritual insight .
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
MASS TIMES
All Masses are Livestreamed and Open to the Public
Saturday 10TH AMAY 2025 – SATURDAY after the Third Sunday of Easter
9.00am Morning Mass
9.30am Holy Rosary
10.00am Confessions
6.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 11TH MAY 2025 – FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (C)
(World Day of Prayer for Vocations)
9.00am Mass 11.00am Mass
5.00pm Holy Hour
Tuesday 13TH MAY 2025 – St Erconwald, Bp
7.00pm Novena to St. Anthony
7.30pm Evening Mass
Wednesday 14TH MAY 2025 – ST MATTHIAS, Ap
9.00am Morning Mass
9.30am Holy Rosary
10am - 5pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday 15TH MAY 2025 – Thursday after the Fourth Sunday of Easter
9.00am Morning Mass
9.30am Holy Rosary
10am – 4pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday 16TH MAY 2025 – Friday after the Fourth Sunday of Easter
9.00am Morning Mass
9.30am Holy Rosary
10am-5pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday 17TH MAY 2025 – Saturday after the Fourth Sunday of Easter
9.00am Morning Mass
9.30am Holy Rosary
10.00am Confessions
6.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 18TH MAY 2025 – FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (C)
9.00am Mass 11.00am Mass
5.00pm Holy Hour
