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Fred was a well known and loved parishioner of St Stephen’s over many decades, coming to live in Welling in 1952.  Living a few doors down from the church, in Deepdene Road, he attended Mass almost daily when he was able.  He was a keen member of the 11.30 choir and loved the little birthday parties held for choir members, particularly enjoying the home-made birthday cake.  Fred was also a Eucharistic Minister and an active member of the SVP over many years.  Continue reading “Tribute to Fred Baker”

Welcome to this year’s Lenten Activities brought to you by the Churches of Welling. As the secretary for Churches Together in Welling, the job has fallen to me to compile the leaflet. Continue reading “Lent Activities with Churches Together in Welling”

My uncle Jovito Dias was born on February 15, 1931 in Goa, India.  He was the seventh of eight children.  He lost his Mum when he was only 2 or 3 years old and together with his siblings was raised by his older sisters, Maria Dias and Ludovina DeMello, my mum.  Their Dad left Goa in the early 1940s to work in Kenya, East Africa.  Jovito and his siblings were educated in Portuguese schools in Goa. Continue reading “Tribute to Jovito Dias”

Spark In The Park is the younger brother of Lark In The Park (which is based in Sidcup Place) and it’s been running for more than 20 years in Danson Park, just next to the children’s playground. Continue reading “Spark in the Park 2024”

It is high time that I got around to writing about my ordination – I promised Gwen Chiosso I would do – especially as we have now reached the three-month mark. As you can see from the photo at the end, the MP for Dover, Natalie Elphicke, who is Catholic and part of the local community, was there. You will probably recognise her name at least as she has been in the news a lot recently: when I was ordained, she was Conservative and now she is Labour. Continue reading “My Priestly Ordination”