Bishop Philip Egan has led the Diocese of Portsmouth since 2012, guiding a diverse flock across southern England and the Channel Islands with a vision centred firmly on Christ. A theologian by training and a pastor at heart, he has set out a ten-year mission plan built on “six holy habits”, encouraging Catholics to live their faith through prayer, penance and joyful witness.
In this interview, Bishop Egan reflects on the place of the Latin Mass in his diocese, the challenges of evangelisation in a secular culture, and the need for reverence and beauty in every liturgy. He also offers candid thoughts on the current state of British politics and the hope he sees in a new generation rediscovering the beauty of the Catholic faith.
