Missio’s National Director in England and Wales is Fr Anthony Chantry. You can find out more about Fr Anthony’s life of mission here.
Beginning in January 2023, Fr Anthony will be sharing monthly reflections on faith and mission via this blog.
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Fr Anthony’s blog: Not simply a money box
Many of our Red Box holders tell me that they have had a Red Box in their home for generations. This was not so for
Fr Anthony’s blog: ‘Meeting jaw to jaw is better than war’
‘Meeting jaw to jaw is better than war’ said Winston Churchill. Anyone who has had even cursory contact with people involved in violent conflict would agree
Fr Anthony’s blog: Let us rejoice
‘This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice in it and be glad.’ If I were a Christian in Iran or Gaza
Fr Anthony’s blog: Peace & Pope Leo
Dear friends, Looking back to my first message of 2026, our world was already in turmoil. At the time, I noted that, ‘Wishing each other
Fr Anthony’s blog: A missionary Cardinal
Dear friends, We recently had the rare opportunity to meet Cardinal Giorgio Marengo and hear first-hand about mission in Mongolia, home to the youngest Catholic
Fr Anthony’s blog: A peaceful New Year
‘Might is right, and the world will only listen to those countries with real power’ were words I heard spoken by a prominent politician across
Fr Anthony’s blog: Christmas message
Dear friends, Actually, dear missionary disciples – at this special time of the year, and as we come to the end of the year, I
Fr Anthony’s blog: Join us for a truly missionary Advent!
Dear friends, We’re just about to embark on our journey towards Christmas as we begin on Sunday that wonderful Season of Advent – a time
Fr Anthony’s blog: Have no fear
I am advised how important it is to be personal in my reflections, and quite right too. I can write endlessly about things that belong
Fr Anthony’s blog: Jubilee for World Mission
This weekend I will be in Rome celebrating the Jubilee for World Mission, along with thousands of other missionaries from all over the world. I
Fr Anthony’s blog: I prayed for you in Rome
Our National Director, Fr Anthony Chantry, was on Pilgrimage in Rome earlier this week. When he celebrated Mass in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore,
Fr Anthony’s blog: The joy of friendship with God
It was on 16 September 1975 – I remember it because it was a week before my 21st birthday – that I stood at the
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