Bishop Timothy Menezes appointed to lead Brentwood diocese

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 16:13 · Archive

Bishop Timothy Menezes, 56, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the eighth Bishop of Brentwood. He succeeds Alan Williams, who resigned after turning 75 in March.

Menezes was ordained as a priest in July 1995 and previously served as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Birmingham. He said his appointment was 'a great privilege' and acknowledged there would be much to learn in the role. He asked the lay faithful, clergy and religious of the diocese to pray for him in 'our shared mission as pilgrims of hope in a world in need of hope'.

He expressed gratitude for those 'who have shaped my life, faith and priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Birmingham over many years'. Menezes will be formally installed as Bishop of Brentwood at the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Helen in Brentwood on 3 December.

How it is being reported

• New Essex bishop said it was a 'great privilege' to be appointed by PopeBishop Timothy Menezes appointed by Pope Leo XIV as Brentwood’s eighth bishop, succeeding Alan Williams, with installation at the cathedral on December 3.Echo (Basildon) · 10 Oct, 15:36
• New Essex bishop said it was a 'great privilege' to be appointed by PopeBishop Timothy Menezes appointed by Pope Leo XIV as Brentwood’s eighth bishop, succeeding Alan Williams, with installation at the cathedral on December 3.Colchester Gazette · 10 Oct, 15:36
• New Essex bishop said it was a 'great privilege' to be appointed by PopeBishop Timothy Menezes appointed by Pope Leo XIV as Brentwood’s eighth bishop, succeeding Alan Williams, with installation at the cathedral on December 3.Brentwood Guardian · 10 Oct, 15:36

In this story: Timothy Menezes · Pope Leo XIV · Alan Williams · Brentwood · Birmingham

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