The true measure of a Christian shepherd is not found in the volume of his declarations, but in the depth of his listening. This was the striking reality witnessed on Wednesday evening, 20th May 2026, as the Most Rev. John Sherrington, Archbishop of Liverpool, sat down with the Catholic Association for Racial Justice (CARJ) Merseyside for a deeply collaborative and forward-thinking meeting at Our Lady of the Annunciation – Bishop Eton.
In a societal climate too often fractured by division, the encounter offered a powerful testament to a church leader choosing to engage in genuine dialogue and listen closely to the lived experiences of the flock he leads.
The evening opened with a profound sense of spiritual focus. Fr Anton Fernandopulle led the assembled activists and parishioners in an opening prayer that perfectly captured the urgency of their mission. With Pentecost approaching, the group invoked the Holy Spirit for a renewal of that apostolic fire for justice and truth.
They placed their dialogue under the heavenly intercession of Saint Martin de Porres and... read more Archbishop John Sherrington engages in ‘synodal dialogue’ with CARJ Merseyside at Bishop Eton, Liverpool – The Racial Justice House