Very glad to support Fr Anthony Howe Fr Anthony Howe this evening at his Institution by The Bishop of Fulham and Induction by Luke Miller Miller as Rector of StJamesGarlickhythe - a church City of London I love and have had close connections with since 1991 as Chaplain Needlemakers

Pope Francis leading the Regina Coeli and prayers for world peace and especially in the Middle East - a fitting note on which to complete these three blessed days in Rome in Eastertide

When in Rome immensely grateful to stay Anglican Centre Rome and to Archbishop Ian Ernest preparing to host Anglican Communion Primates' Meeting - thankful for the presence and ecumenical witness of the Centre over 58 years in the long journey to closer unity in Christ #UtUnumSint

Wonderful to see the tomb of St Peter with a scavi guided tour - pealing off the layers underneath the glories of the baroque grandeur of St Peter's Basilica: You are Peter and on this rock will I build my Church

The gift of Palazzo Migliori just behind the pillars of St Peter's Square by Pope Francis to Sant'Egidio EU encourages us to show compassion + love to all in need and see the face of Christ on the faces of our homeless brothers and sisters-grateful to Carlo Santori for our visit

Enjoying a Saturday morning cappuccino just behind the columns of St Peter's Square - café strongly recommended - en route to nearby hostel for homeless people given by Pope Francis to the S Egidio Community - awaiting St John the Divine companions but not complaining

Giving thanks for the life of Canon Ivor Smith-Cameron lifelong champion of racial justice and inclusion with a Sung Requiem at Christ Church Streatham on Tuesday: large numbers gathering in loving remembrance and joyful acclamation of our Easter faith: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

St Philip's Avondale Square has had a fantastic succession of gifted parish priests, but last night RevdHelenHarknett became the first Vicar in 24 years, complete with a Royal Warrant from His Majesty the King and joyful celebrations-giving thanks for #EstatesMinistry Southwark Diocese

Commending the wisdom of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Praying for unity in Christ...'that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.' (Jn 17.21)

The April edition of The Bridge, our Diocesan newspaper is available to read online💻and in print📰

Physical copies have already been delivered to all our parishes.

Read the latest edition here👉bit.ly/43bWO9R

A joy to be at St Augustine Honor Oak Park with Alastair Cutting on the Second Sunday of Easter - a sunny spring morning - and to commission Michael Brooks for priestly ministry in the parish Southwark Diocese - in today's gospel St Thomas encounters the risen Lord #SeeingandBelieving

The Eastern Orthodox patriarch of Constantinople has expressed a desire that Christians in the East and the West begin celebrating Easter on a “unified date” rather than adhere to separate Lenten calendars. catholicnewsagency.com/news/257281/or…

For the love of God, this war must stop… and it must stop now independent.co.uk/voices/gaza-is… Bishop of Southwark speaks out on the situation in Gaza (paywall)

📢HE IS RISEN! Holy Week and Easter across Southwark➡️ow.ly/hMYl50R95Z2

🗣️BBC talks to those who know Bishop of Croydon Rosemarie Mallett best, exploring how her life has shaped her approach to music, ministry, and racial justice👉bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

A wonderful celebration of Easter Southwark Cathedral and I encourage everyone to listen to the Dean's sermon: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

The Bishop of Southwark, The Rt Revd Christopher Chessun, offers this message of joy and hope for the season of #Easter .