24 November 2025
The Bishop of Chelmsford the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani has paid tribute to the Rt Rev Thomas McMahon, Bishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brentwood, who died peacefully at his home in Stock on 24 November 2025.
Bishop Guli said:
"I was very sorry indeed to hear the sad news about the death of Bishop Thomas McMahon, former Bishop of Brentwood.
"On behalf of the Diocese of Chelmsford I offer our deepest sympathies to Bishop Alan and all our friends in the Diocese of Brentwood as well as to Bishop Thomas’ friends and family.
"He will be sorely missed and I will personally always be grateful for the kindness and encouragement he showed to me. Bishop Thomas was profoundly committed to building positive ecumenical relationships and will be long remembered as a great friend to the Diocese of Chelmsford.
"May he rest in peace and rise in glory."
The Diocese of Brentwood has published a tribute to Bishop Thomas on their website, which can be read here.
Photo: Diocese of Brentwood