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Forthcoming talks
Our dear friend Brian Devlin died on 5 March 2026. We will miss you and remember you. Brian's funeral service will be held at St Peter and St Boniface church, Fortrose on 20th March 2026 at 10:30am. Live link below:
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83085559609?pwd=n9PYCOTTEoABtM0oKhkM68rd4bj7Do.1
Brian was an inspiration to so many of us and a dear friend of Root & Branch.
A man of kindness, truth and justice.
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On March 1, the 41st anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, one of us asked him what the best thing was about being a priest.
He said ‘I found the best thing was the intimacy and connection you had with people when they were at their most fragile or lowest point. It was a sacramental moment.’
Then he went on, ‘To be honest since the book [Cardinal Sin] came out I really learned what being a priest is. It’s not really about liturgy. Or ordination come to that. I’ve been very blessed to meet many people in need.’
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Brian, you are irreplaceable. Rest in Peace.
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We'd be delighted if you'd join us for our evening exploring the spiritual dimensions of friendship.
No need to register. Click on the image below to join.
Animals, Laudato Si’, and the call of creation Thursday, April 23rd 2026: 20.00 UK time
Does our faith demand a more radical kind of kindness toward the creatures we share the earth with?
Join Root & Branch for an inspiring evening in our Laudato Si’ series as we welcome Fr Terry Martin, a leading voice for animal justice, author of the acclaimed new book ‘Animals in Heaven? A Catholic Pastoral Response to Questions About Animals’.
Terry Martin is a priest of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. After graduating from the Royal College of Music in London, he completed formation for the priesthood at St. John's Seminary, Wonersh, and the Venerable English College, Rome. Ordained in 1999, he was, until 2025, parish priest of Worthing and Lancing in West Sussex, England. He is a former trustee of Catholic Concern for Animals.
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