Rt Rev'd Ralph Heskett CSsR., Bishop Emeritus of Hallam...
Bishop of Gilbrater 2010 - 2014
Bishop of Hallam 2014 - 2026
Fr Provincial wrote to the
Province of London and the Region of Zimbabwe the other day,
By now you will all know the news which came from Rome at midday today, that being, Pope Leo XIV has accepted Bishop Ralph’s resignation from Office of Bishop of Hallam, on health grounds.
We all know that for more than a decade and a half, Bishop Ralph has wholeheartedly served as a Bishop, first of all as Bishop of Gibraltar (2010 - 2014) and then as Bishop of Hallam (2014 - 2026) here in England.
I say with confidence that Bishop Ralph has been a tremendous Redemptorist Bishop, and we have all been proud of him, and still are to this day.
Let us pray for Bp Ralph as he begins this new chapter of his life.
Peace,
Richard Reid CSsR
Provincial Superior
In the words of the Bishop Ralph Heskett CSsR himself.
“For almost twelve years it has been my immense privilege and joy to serve as your shepherd. I am deeply grateful to the Lord for each of you
– my brother priests who have shared the burdens of the flock;
the deacons, religious, and consecrated persons whose witness inspires us all;
and you, the lay faithful,
whose holiness in ordinary life builds up the Body of Christ.”
Let us pray for Bishop Ralph Heskett CSsR in his retirement
and for Bishop Marcus Stock who is now the Apostolic Administrator.
On Pilgrimage last year 2025,
Fr Elias Gweme CSsR., the Vicar Provincial Superior,
Br Ralph Heskett CSsR., Bishop Emeritus
and Fr Richard Reid CSsR., the Provincial Superior,
all celebrating Mass in the Cathedral in Sant"Agata dei Goti, Italy,
the Cathedral of our Holy Father and Founder,
Saint and Doctor Alphonsus Maria de'Liguori.
Bishop Ralph CSsR and Fr Richard CSsR
stand before the shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour,
in our Church, St Mary's, Clapham, SW4
