On Tuesday, September 26th, His Grace delivered a speech to the Brighton & Hove branch of the Free Speech Union, accompanied by the co-founders of PSHEbrighton, entitled “All protected characteristics are equal, but some protected … Read more
His Grace, ✠Jerome had the privilege of attending the conference hosted by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children in Milton Keynes last weekend. It proved to be an incredibly encouraging and inspiring experience. … Read more
A.M.D.G.S. Laurentii Martyris The Archbishop’s annual visitation to France and the Dordogne apostolate (August 1-8th) concluded this year with a pilgrimage to Notre Dame de Rocamadour a renowned pilgrimage site in France. Nestled within the … Read more
A.M.D.G.S. Pantaleonis, Martyris This year, the South East of England summer retreat was held at the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, located on sixty acres of the picturesque Sussex countryside in Crawley Down. The focus … Read more
A.M.D.G.Ss. Joannis et Pauli Martyrum It was my very great pleasure to attend the recently held Annual General Meeting of the Family Education Trust, held at the Royal Air Force Club on Piccadilly, London. The … Read more
A.M.D.G.Feria VI infra Octavam Ascensionis Carissimi In our mission to “fidem servare” i.e. to “keep the faith”, establishing Old Roman intentional Catholic communities requires deliberate effort and planning to create a tight-knit congregation centered around … Read more
A.M.D.G.Feria III infra Octavam Ascensionis Carissimi “Keeping the faith” (cf. 2 Tm 4:7) is the principal task and the ultimate criterion to be followed in the life of the Church. In today’s increasingly secularised world, … Read more
A.M.D.G.Feria VI infra Octavam Ascensionis The decline of religious belief in the UK is a matter of concern, as highlighted by recent reports. A newly published report, commissioned four years ago by then-Prime Minister Boris … Read more
A.M.D.G.Feria Quarta Quattuor Temporum Pentecostes Applications are invited from men keen to explore the possibility of vocation to the sacred ministry in a household-style setting in Brighton, UK where the men share daily Mass, prayer, … Read more
A.M.D.G.Ss. Philippi et Jacobi Apostolorum After the western celebration of Easter, His Grace ✠Jerome retired to the Greek island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea for a customary Paschal retreat. This year his visit coincided … Read more
From February 7th to February 27th, the Titular Archbishop of Selsey embarked on a pastoral visitation to the Philippine Territory. His Grace led a series of religious and social events across the region, aimed at … Read more
The Rottingdean Panto is a yearly event organized in the small seaside village of Rottingdean, east of Brighton, UK. For the twelfth year running ✠Jerome was director of music, rehearsing the cast and accompanying the … Read more
“The Domestic Church” ✠Jerome Lloyd OSJV resumes his reflections and suggestions for orthodox Catholics on how to respond to the challenges of the 21stC in the world and in the Church. In this episode… “Purity of heart” communion as witness…
Have you ever heard of the Old Roman apostolate? It’s an initiative spearheaded by the Titular Archbishop of Selsey, Jerome Lloyd, to revive traditional Catholic faith and praxis and bring it to the modern world. The Archbishop’s vision is to use the Old Roman apostolate as a vehicle to engage in meaningful social action and build partnerships with statutory agencies and local community groups.
Have you ever heard of the Old Roman apostolate? It’s an initiative spearheaded by the Titular Archbishop of Selsey, Jerome Lloyd, to revive traditional Catholic faith and praxis and bring it to the modern world. The Archbishop’s vision is to use the Old Roman apostolate as a vehicle to engage in meaningful social action and build partnerships with statutory agencies and local community groups.
Press Release Philippines Archbishop Jerome Lloyd, Titular Archbishop of Selsey and head of the Old Roman apostolate internationally, will pay an extended visit to the Philippines in February 2023. This will be a historic occasion, … Read more
“The Domestic Church” ✠Jerome Lloyd OSJV resumes his reflections and suggestions for orthodox Catholics on how to respond to the challenges of the 21stC in the world and in the Church. In this episode… “Purity of heart” communion as witness…
In this latest series of The Domestic Church, Archbishop Jerome discusses “how” faithful orthodox Catholics should engage others about the Faith, by compassionating with them to alleviate them from their sin.
This November (2022), the month of the holy souls, when holy Church remembers the faithful departed with a particular focus, the Titular Archbishop of Selsey has approved the creation of a Guild of Holy Souls … Read more
On Saturday, September 24th, HE ✠Jerome of Selsey, ordained to the sacred priesthood in the Traditional Latin Rite broadcast live from the historic Clarissine Church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross in Bratislava, the … Read more
A statement by the Titular Archbishop of Selsey on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, September 8th 2022 We mourn today the passing … Read more
In March 2022 His Grace ✠Jerome visited the historic city of Bratislava in the Slovakian Republic to ordain to the Diaconate, Dr Adam Sykora in the Church of the Holy Cross in the medieval city … Read more
Carissimi Unum autem, quae quidem retro sunt obliviscens, ad ea vero quae sunt priora, extendens meipsum,ad destinatum persequor, ad bravium supernae vocationis Dei in Christo Jesu. Phil iii.13, 14 [But one thing I do: forgetting the things … Read more
PASTORAL EPISTLE Carissimi Irrespective of any pandemic, the commemoration of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ is still a powerful force for hope in our world. The ramifications of that event some 2’000 years … Read more
Persons experiencing homelessness encounter significant barriers to self-care and personal hygiene, including limited access to clean showers, laundry and hand washing facilities. The obstacles to personal hygiene associated with homelessness may increase risk of infectious … Read more
A new homeless project in Brighton & Hove, “Soup & socks” will be tackling food poverty and serving the homeless of the city four nights a week throughout winter. The Archbishop will be joining volunteers … Read more
On Thursday, October 29th 2020 three people died and several others were injured after a knife attack took place in the basilica of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, Nice, France. According to the French newspaper Le Figaro, … Read more
Airing on Saturday evenings following the Angelus/Regina Caeli, Archbishop Jerome hosts a new online programme titled “Old Romans Unscripted”! The Archbishop was inspired by the trailblazing efforts of acquaintances Kevin Kallsen, George Conger and friend … Read more
Surrexit Dominus vere! Alleluia! Alleluia!Χριστὸς ἀνέστη! Ἀληθῶς ἀνέστη! Carissimi, beloved in Christ In today’s Gospel we read of the arrival at the tomb of Mary Magdalene and the other women. Yes, they were the first … Read more
Carissimi “Noli timere” (Be not afraid) is a phrase repeated in Scripture no less than 365 times! We hear it spoken by God through His prophets to His chosen people in all sorts of situations. … Read more
Date Day Event Location 01 Sun 0830 Mass live broadcast1115 Holy Communion B’tn OratoryWorthing 02 Mon 0830 Mass live broadcastPM Teleconference B’tn OratoryResidence 03 Tue 0830 Mass live broadcast1000 Pastoral CounsellingPM Meetings B’tn OratoryBrightonResidence 04 … Read more
Between January 27th and February 10th 2020, as Primus of the Orthodox Old Roman Catholic Communion, Metropolitan Jerome visited the missionary diocese of the Philippines. During his visit he consecrated the Most Revd Joash Jaime … Read more
Date Day Event Location 01.12 Sun 0830 Mass live broadcast 1015 Morning Worship1300 Sunday Lunch Positive1830 Carol Service (St Michael’s) Brighton OratoryCongress HallDorset GardensNewhaven 02.12 Mon 0730 Morning Meditation0830 Mass live broadcast 1230 Rough Sleepers … Read more
Date Day Event Location 01.11 Fri 0830 Mass live broadcast Brighton Oratory 1000 Breaking Fast fellowship & pastoral surgery Rodean PM Chancery Appointments Brighton 02.11 Sat 0745 Mass live broadcast Brighton Oratory 0900 Mass live … Read more
Date Day Event Location 01.10 Tue 0830 Mass live broadcast Brighton Oratory 1000 Breaking Fast fellowship & pastoral surgery Roedean 1130 Rough Sleepers Non-UK Network Forum Hove Town Hall 02.10 Wed 0830 Mass live broadcast … Read more
Date Day Event Location 01.09 Sun 0830 Mass live broadcast Brighton Oratory 1000 Breaking Fast Roedean 02.09 Mon 0830 Mass live broadcast Brighton Oratory 1000 Breaking Fast London Rd PM Discernment Interviews Chancery 03.09 Tue … Read more
On Monday, July 29th Metropolitan Jerome co-hosted with Cllr Alexandra Phillips, MEP and Mayor of Brighton & Hove, a luncheon at Brighton Town Hall in the Mayor’s Parlour for clergy and representatives of the city’s … Read more
As I prepare for an episcopal visitation to France and a much needed vacation, I’m reminded of a frequent question I’m asked… “what do you do” or, as often family phrase it, “what have you … Read more
On Saturday, June 8th while offering the Divine Liturgy for the Vigil of Pentecost at the Brighton Oratory, UK, ✠Jerome admitted by tonsure into the clerical state Bro. Juniper n/CDC and Dr Robert Wilson. The … Read more
On Thursday, June 6th the anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Metropolitan Jerome hosted the multi-faith event “Celebrating Faith in Action” during National Volunteers Week. The event took place in Brighton’s iconic Open Market, enabling faith … Read more
On Sunday, June 2nd, Metropolitan Jerome attended the Dialogue Society‘s annual Iftar Dinner at the Grand Hotel, Brighton. The dinner in partnership with Brighton and Hove City Council, Community Works, Trust for Developing Communities, Brighton … Read more
Metropolitan Jerome continues the correlation between Temple & Church drawing parallels between the High Priest and the ritual sacrifices of Atonement (Yom Kippur) and the High Priesthood of Christ and the Divine Liturgy (Eucharist) of … Read more
Metropolitan Jerome describes the physical and symbological orientation of Solomon’s Temple with particular reference to the Passover Sacrifice and Christ’s Passion and the correlative physical and liturgical orientation of traditional Christian churches.
Local journalist, Russell Higham recently interviewed The Brighton Oratory’s, Father Jerome for Sussex Life Magazine. Focussing on Father’s work with the homeless and particularly “Cherubs Kitchen“, Russell visited “The Hub” homeless drop-in partnered with the … Read more
As Provost of the Brighton Oratory, Metropolitan Jerome has begun a series of weekly conferences about Christian Discipleship. The first three conferences given in Advent focused on Personal Holiness, exploring the nature of holiness and … Read more
As Primus of the Orthodox Old Roman Catholic Communion. ✠Jerome recorded the following message for the New Year 2019. The Orthodox Old Roman Catholic Communion consists of those historical, orthodox and canonical jurisdictions continuing the … Read more
After a desperate plea for help, Metropolitan Jerome stepped in at the last minute to substitute for the originally planned speaker at today’s CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) afternoon tea at Dorset Garden’s Methodist … Read more
In October of 2018, Archbishop Jerome as Servant Superior of the Congregation of the Divine Charity, the umbrella congregation for religious and apostolic life in the Orthodox Old Roman Catholic Communion, visited Chicago and the … Read more
The Armistice took place on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, between the Allies and Germany and brought the end of WWI. This year marked the centenary of … Read more
In 2009 Metropolitan Jerome partnered the Brighton Oratory with the Salvation Army at The Level in central Brighton to facilitate a homeless drop-in later called “The Hub”. Majors Mark and Tracy Bearcroft were the Corps … Read more
Wifi or some other technical glitch prevented the Mass broadcast from working properly today, but as the VIIth day in the Octave of the Epiphany is the last today to reflect particularly upon the role, … Read more
Carissimi As we begin the new liturgical year and enter into the holy season of Advent, let us perhaps adopt and sacralise the secular practice of making New Year’s resolutions? Advent is a season of … Read more
Continuing with posts about priesthood towards the feast of St John Vianney, a reflection on today’s feast… The feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord contains the Gospel heard during the Vigil of Ember Saturday in … Read more
The Cassock… another archival entry during the run up to the feast of St John Vianney (August 9th). Written in 2009, much still pertains though since my consecration (2013) I generally wear my cassock even … Read more
Many today (August 4th) will celebrate St John Vianney, the “Curé d’Ars” and patron saint of Parish Priests whose heavenly nativity occurred on this date in 1859, although his feast is traditionally kept on August 9th. … Read more
A.M.D.G. Well attempts to keep a “daily” journal as I originally intended for this blog have rather spectacularly failed! I’ve managed to restart the daily posting of the Martyrology after a couple of months break, … Read more
Another year passes and we are another year older… another year we hope, closer to holiness and eventually heaven… oremus pro invicem! Whilst the pro’s and con’s of social websites such as Facebook are hotly … Read more
Archbishop of Birmingham: ‘The world is not hostile to Christians’ | CatholicHerald.co.uk. Mgr Longley’s suggestion has prompted me to add a further element to the daily publishing of the Martyrology which will now include, as … Read more
A.M.D.G. Feria V infra Hebdomadam VI quae superfuit post Epiphaniam IV. Novembris Commemoratio infra octavam: S. Edmundi, Regis et Confessoris Carissimi, The “Roman Martyrology” is an official list of recognised saints and beati (those called “blessed”), it … Read more
A.M.D.G. Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam XV post Octavam Pentecostes I. Septembris [Ferial] Carissimi, What is love? So often we hear Christians suggesting that “love conquers all” in terms of understanding human relationships – the love of … Read more
A.M.D.G. Secunda die infra Octavam Dormitionis B.M.V. [Septa die infra Octavam S. Laurentii] Carissimi, Ordinands… in my first post I touched on the process of formation, particularly in my own jurisdiction but primarily on the … Read more
A.M.D.G.Secunda die infra Octavam Dormitionis B.M.V.[Septa die infra Octavam S. Laurentii] Carissimi, Ordinands… My recent posts have been born from my own personal reflections whilst on retreat recently and although they do have a particular … Read more
A.M.D.G. Quarta die infra Octavam S. Laurentii Commemoratio: Ss. Hippoliti et Cassiani Martyrum Carissimi, Yesterday’s reflection ended with the conclusion that the ministerial priesthood of the New Covenant replaces that of the Old Covenant, not … Read more
A.M.D.G.Tertia die infra Octavam S. LaurentiiCommemoratio: S. Clarae Virginis Carissimi, Sacrifice… St Lawrence, whom we celebrate this week with an Octave, gives us another insight ref the incarnational aspect of the priesthood and indeed of … Read more
A.M.D.G.S. Oswaldi, Regis et Mart.Commemoratio: In Vigilia S. Laurentii Martyriset S. Romano, Martyre Carissimi, A day off today in honour of the OSJV’s patronal yesterday and an opportunity to gather and summarise the thoughts of the … Read more
A.M.D.G. S. Ioannis Mariæ Vianney Carissimi, Today is a very special feast day for me as it is the Patronal Feast of the Oratory of St John Vianney, the priestly fraternity that I belong to. … Read more
A.M.D.G. S. Donato, Episcopo et Martyre Carissimi, Continuing my reflections from my retreat… Yesterday I reflected on how the invitation by Christ to the Apostles, “…Are you able to drink the cup that I drink…?” … Read more
A.M.D.G. In Transfiguratione Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Carissimi, Continuing from yesterday, a sharing of my reflections whilst on retreat last month… July, like all the months of the year, is traditionally dedicated to a particular … Read more
A.M.D.G.S. Mariae ad Nives Carissimi, My thoughts are currently preoccupied with the upcoming ordinations fast approaching this Michaelmastide (actually, just prior, on St Matthew’s day) and the need to prepare particularly the deacons to be … Read more
A.M.D.G. S. Petri ad Vincula Commemoratio: Ss. Martyrum Machabaeorum Carissimi, “… the Angel of the Lord…” How wonderful it is sometimes to discover whilst visiting foreign parts that the Angelus is still rung and how … Read more
A.M.D.G.S. Annae Matris B.M.V. Carissimi, “…God’s granny” is the affectionate colloquial term used by devotee’s of today’s saint, St Anne and follows a certain, perhaps over familial but logical consequence resulting from the decree of … Read more
A.M.D.G. S. Jacobi Apostoli Carissimi, Why write? After some considerable thought and prayer, I have finally come to consider it appropriate to throw my own opinions about things into the general me-lee that is the … Read more
On Tuesday, September 26th, His Grace delivered a speech to the Brighton & Hove branch of the Free Speech Union, accompanied by the co-founders of PSHEbrighton, entitled “All protected characteristics are equal, but some protected … Read more
A.M.D.G.Ss. Joannis et Pauli Martyrum It was my very great pleasure to attend the recently held Annual General Meeting of the Family Education Trust, held at the Royal Air Force Club on Piccadilly, London. The … Read more
A.M.D.G.Feria VI infra Octavam Ascensionis Carissimi In our mission to “fidem servare” i.e. to “keep the faith”, establishing Old Roman intentional Catholic communities requires deliberate effort and planning to create a tight-knit congregation centered around … Read more
On the repose of Pope Benedict XVI
“The Domestic Church” ✠Jerome Lloyd OSJV resumes his reflections and suggestions for orthodox Catholics on how to respond to the challenges of the 21stC in the world and in the Church. In this episode… “Purity of heart” communion as witness…
In this latest series of The Domestic Church, Archbishop Jerome discusses “how” faithful orthodox Catholics should engage others about the Faith, by compassionating with them to alleviate them from their sin.
Persons experiencing homelessness encounter significant barriers to self-care and personal hygiene, including limited access to clean showers, laundry and hand washing facilities. The obstacles to personal hygiene associated with homelessness may increase risk of infectious … Read more
Date Day Event Location 01 Sun 0830 Mass live broadcast1115 Holy Communion B’tn OratoryWorthing 02 Mon 0830 Mass live broadcastPM Teleconference B’tn OratoryResidence 03 Tue 0830 Mass live broadcast1000 Pastoral CounsellingPM Meetings B’tn OratoryBrightonResidence 04 … Read more
Date Day Event Location 01 Sat 0830 Mass Divine Mercy, Bacoor, Cavite PhilippinesVisitation 02 Sun 0830 Candlemas & Episcopal ConsecrationDivine Mercy, Bacoor, Cavite PhilippinesVisitation 03 Mon 0830 Mass Divine Mercy, Bacoor, Cavite PhilippinesVisitation 04 Tue … Read more
Date Day Event Location 01.12 Sun 0830 Mass live broadcast 1015 Morning Worship1300 Sunday Lunch Positive1830 Carol Service (St Michael’s) Brighton OratoryCongress HallDorset GardensNewhaven 02.12 Mon 0730 Morning Meditation0830 Mass live broadcast 1230 Rough Sleepers … Read more
Date Day Event Location 01.11 Fri 0830 Mass live broadcast Brighton Oratory 1000 Breaking Fast fellowship & pastoral surgery Rodean PM Chancery Appointments Brighton 02.11 Sat 0745 Mass live broadcast Brighton Oratory 0900 Mass live … Read more
Date Day Event Location 01.10 Tue 0830 Mass live broadcast Brighton Oratory 1000 Breaking Fast fellowship & pastoral surgery Roedean 1130 Rough Sleepers Non-UK Network Forum Hove Town Hall 02.10 Wed 0830 Mass live broadcast … Read more
Date Day Event Location 01.09 Sun 0830 Mass live broadcast Brighton Oratory 1000 Breaking Fast Roedean 02.09 Mon 0830 Mass live broadcast Brighton Oratory 1000 Breaking Fast London Rd PM Discernment Interviews Chancery 03.09 Tue … Read more
On Monday, July 29th Metropolitan Jerome co-hosted with Cllr Alexandra Phillips, MEP and Mayor of Brighton & Hove, a luncheon at Brighton Town Hall in the Mayor’s Parlour for clergy and representatives of the city’s … Read more
As I prepare for an episcopal visitation to France and a much needed vacation, I’m reminded of a frequent question I’m asked… “what do you do” or, as often family phrase it, “what have you … Read more
Metropolitan Jerome continues the correlation between Temple & Church drawing parallels between the High Priest and the ritual sacrifices of Atonement (Yom Kippur) and the High Priesthood of Christ and the Divine Liturgy (Eucharist) of … Read more
Metropolitan Jerome describes the physical and symbological orientation of Solomon’s Temple with particular reference to the Passover Sacrifice and Christ’s Passion and the correlative physical and liturgical orientation of traditional Christian churches.
Metropolitan Jerome introduces the key themes of this series of conferences about the tradition of facing East in the Church.
As Provost of the Brighton Oratory, Metropolitan Jerome has begun a series of weekly conferences about Christian Discipleship. The first three conferences given in Advent focused on Personal Holiness, exploring the nature of holiness and … Read more
In 2009 Metropolitan Jerome partnered the Brighton Oratory with the Salvation Army at The Level in central Brighton to facilitate a homeless drop-in later called “The Hub”. Majors Mark and Tracy Bearcroft were the Corps … Read more
This Feast of the Dormition (Assumption) of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the tenth anniversary of our Daily Mass Online apostolate!
Continuing with posts about priesthood towards the feast of St John Vianney, a reflection on today’s feast… The feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord contains the Gospel heard during the Vigil of Ember Saturday in … Read more
Many today (August 4th) will celebrate St John Vianney, the “Curé d’Ars” and patron saint of Parish Priests whose heavenly nativity occurred on this date in 1859, although his feast is traditionally kept on August 9th. … Read more
Interesting…!