JULY 2026 Newsletter from Arundel & Brighton NBCW Diocesan Link
The strength to persevere, the courage to speak out, the faith to believe.' Sr Joan Chittister OSB Welcome to this edition of my web newsletter July 2026 written as we experience a red alert weather warning in most of our diocese. It can be hard to feel motivated when it is so hot, so much easier just to switch off and park religion until the rain comes. But that is not what St Benedict would say. Whatever else you give up, continue to pray ….and pray! Why am I mentioning St Benedict, because 2 series of events are from Benedictine communities: lay and monastic. With the feast of St Benedict coming in July you will see details, and full press release for the Lay Community of St Benedict ‘LCSB’ AWAKEN! Study days. Showing that Benedictine communities are focused on formation for lay faithful as well as clergy and religious, there is a varied programme of talks and events not only from LCSB, but from our friends at Chilworth Abbey, so do p...