Welcome
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 5TH July 2025
9.00am Morning Mass
9.30am Holy Rosary
10.00am Confessions
6.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 6th July 2025
9.00am Mass
11.00am Mass
5.00pm Holy Hour
Monday 7th July 2025
9.30am Peter Griggs Funeral Mass
Tuesday 8th July 2025 – Feria
7.00pm Novena to St. Anthony
7.30pm Mass
Wednesday 9th July 2025 – Feria
9.00am Morning Mass
9.30am Holy Rosary
10am – 5pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6.30pm Confirmation Mass with the Bishop
Thursday 10th July 2025
9.30am Holy Rosary
10am – 4pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
11.00am Denis O’Donovan Funeral Mass
Friday 11th July 2025 – St Benedict AB Patron of Europe
9.00 am Morning Mass
9.30am Holy Rosary
10am – 5pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday 12th July 2025 – Feria
9.00am Morning Mass
9.30am Holy Rosary
10.00am Confessions
6.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 13th July 2025 – FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
9.00am Mass
11.00am Mass
5.00pm Holy Hour
