In September 2015 the Benfleet and Hockley Ordinariate Groups merged to form one Southend Area Mission Based at St John Fisher Church, Southend. From July 1st 2016 the mission will be based at St. Peter's, Eastwood, Leigh on Sea.

The Mission is served by  Fr Jeff Woolnough, Parish Priest of St Peter's, Eastwood, Leigh on Sea, assisted by Fr Michael Halsall, Fr Bob White (retired), and Deacon Richard Cerson.