The Archbishop writes

To enable me to get to know the clergy better, an overnight meeting has been organised for each of the three pastoral areas of the Archdiocese. They will start at 3 pm on the afternoon of the first day and finish with lunch on the second day. We will also celebrate Mass together on the second morning. I hope that every priest and deacon will be able to come to these events. They are a priority for me and hopefully I can share something of what I think my mission is and also listen to your experience and hopes. The dates and venues are as follows.

• South East Pastoral Area: Weds 5 and Thurs 6 February at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Dartford Bridge (DA2 6QF).

• South West Pastoral Area: Weds 12 and Thurs 13 February at the Jurys Inn Hotel, Croydon (CR0 9XY)

• Kent Pastoral Area: Thurs 20 and Fri 21 February at the Marriott Tudor Park Hotel (Maidstone, ME14 4NQ)

Please do all you can to save the date in your diary now and further details will be forthcoming. There is flexibility in which dates you can attend. I very much look forward to us being together.