Cardinal's Newsurn:uuid:27f19b49-f6de-05bf-394e-26bd69ddb2692024-03-27T16:09:42+00:00Cardinal and Bishop Swarbrick decry ‘tragedy of immense proportions’ across Sudanurn:uuid:8dcee417-6a2e-9856-79e4-e08276ebc1c72024-03-27T15:30:00+00:002024-03-27T16:09:42+00:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols, and Bishop Paul Swarbrick, Lead Bishop for Africa for the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales, have written to the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops Conference as war rages in Sudan. A conflict between the…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal salutes courage of Princess of Walesurn:uuid:bb5942f1-e118-8c33-4b8c-29dc84c642a22024-03-22T20:15:00+00:002024-03-22T20:27:01+00:00On Friday 22 Following the message, Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: 'I salute the courage of the Princess of Wales in speaking so openly about her personal health. Not only does she give encouragement to all who carry the burden of ill health, but…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal calls for an end to war in the Holy Landurn:uuid:fcac408d-3bd2-eed4-081c-f490da4d6ed02024-02-14T19:30:00+00:002024-03-05T12:06:06+00:00Echoing the words of Pope Francis for an urgent appeal for lasting ceasefire, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has for the release of all hostages, for humanitarian aid to be allowed through to help those most in need in Gaza, and for hospitals, schools…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal asks for special prayers for peace for the Holy Landurn:uuid:ab8e2e42-ba37-7fea-acd1-c77ef9b2e3a62024-02-12T16:00:00+00:002024-02-12T16:23:31+00:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to priests in the diocese to ask for a special focus of prayer on 8 March for peace in the Holy Land. In his message, he writes: 'As we are all aware, the situation in the Holy Land has not improved, with…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal prays for King's recoveryurn:uuid:05882a2a-c8c8-f995-4839-012e3b2c866d2024-02-05T19:00:00+00:002024-02-05T19:33:03+00:00Following the announcement that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer on 5 'I am saddened to learn that His Majesty King Charles is now facing a time of treatment for cancer. On behalf of the entire Catholic Community in England and Wales,…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal renews call for prayers after 100 days of Israel Gaza warurn:uuid:f2bb54bb-8424-93cc-0ca8-55a6491fffa22024-01-18T17:15:00+00:002024-01-22T13:12:19+00:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols has stressed that prayers must continue after more than 100 days of fighting in the Gaza Israel war: 'The 100 days of warfare in Gaza and Israel illustrate, yet again, the horrors of war and the reinforcing of the…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal prays for the victims of Prague mass shootingurn:uuid:7df40a6f-e32e-2d6e-631f-95addd008c6f2023-12-22T11:30:00+00:002023-12-22T11:47:49+00:00Following the mass shooting at the Faculty of Arts building of Charles University in Prague on 21 In his message, he says: 'I am writing to offer my heartfelt condolences to those in your community who knew any of the people who died or were…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal on 'desperate situation' at Holy Family Church Gazaurn:uuid:10efb477-bfe5-edcd-ee9f-6c542ff9bc932023-12-18T14:45:00+00:002023-12-18T15:28:37+00:00Earlier today, Cardinal Nichols spoke about the ‘desperate situation’ in the Holy Family Church in Gaza. In an interview with Sky News, he referred to the account from Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch, about the attack on the parish…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal expresses horror at killings in Holy Family Church compoundurn:uuid:6b2e357b-f1d7-08d6-d70b-671501423b112023-12-16T17:30:00+00:002023-12-16T17:48:51+00:00Following the attack on the Holy Family Church compound in Gaza, which killed two women, on Saturday 16 'I am heartbroken at the information provided by Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, of killings in the Church compound of…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal draws parallels between faith and footballurn:uuid:f87646b3-deef-c75f-85c8-05d777e7fe112023-12-08T17:15:00+00:002023-12-08T17:44:20+00:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols gave the welcome address at a special seasonal gathering at the home of football, Wembley Stadium, to mark the contribution Christians make to the beautiful game. Sporting a 1977 Liverpool FC shirt to celebrate the club's…Diocese of WestminsterKing meets faith leaders to mark Inter Faith Weekurn:uuid:ede167e5-c967-7a2f-213d-9489a791c3472023-11-17T18:15:00+00:002023-11-17T18:26:47+00:00On Thursday 16th November, faith leaders from across the UK gathered to meet King Charles in the Library at Lambeth Palace to mark Inter Faith Week. Speaking of the importance of the occasion, Cardinal Vincent said: 'At a time of heightened…Diocese of WestminsterA new tree for Windsor Castleurn:uuid:5ea338fd-c953-7289-90e8-66728fe190ec2023-11-10T17:45:00+00:002023-11-30T16:50:41+00:00On Friday 10 The tree was a gift to Queen Elizabeth II from Pope Francis. In a letter to Her late Majesty of March 2022, the Holy Father wrote, ‘May this tree, which in the Bible symbolises the flourishing of fortitude, justice and prosperity,…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal calls for sustained prayers for peaceurn:uuid:31fa47bf-9957-0700-9392-99dacf3ba2512023-10-13T12:30:00+01:002023-10-13T13:47:56+01:00Six days after the initial surprise attacks in Israel, Cardinal Vincent Nichols continues to urge the faithful to pray for peace as conflict escalates and the death toll rises in both Israel and Gaza. In a statement released on 13th October, the…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal asks the faithful to pray the Rosary for peaceurn:uuid:a25b3d42-a9c5-5a78-5bf9-2f5d04e6b7bb2023-10-07T17:30:00+01:002023-10-10T11:14:54+01:00Preaching at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Marylebone, Cardinal Vincent Nichols asked the faithful to pray for peace in the aftermath of a surprise attack by fighters from Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel from Gaza on 7 The incursion…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's Pause for Thought: Seeking God's blessing on our new Kingurn:uuid:1de4da14-e759-3ccf-e7c4-1ab0194d13d82023-05-05T12:45:00+01:002023-11-30T16:51:36+00:00I can just remember the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. As a seven-year-old it was the first time I watched television. But never did I imagine that one day I would actually take part in a Coronation! Yet tomorrow I do so. I can recall the…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal to invoke blessing at Coronation of King Charles IIIurn:uuid:c3e58d5c-7b54-8afa-b7ec-380fccef29232023-05-05T10:15:00+01:002023-05-05T11:46:22+01:00The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May is an historic occasion for the nation, and also for the Catholic community. For the first time in over 400 years, a Catholic Archbishop will take part…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal supports Coronation weekend volunteering project 'Big Help Out'urn:uuid:a0e126ea-f6b5-f3f3-0d19-6003ff128d1e2023-04-21T16:45:00+01:002023-05-04T10:48:34+01:00Adding his voice to those of other faith leaders, Cardinal Vincent is encouraging Catholics to take part in volunteering activities on Coronation Bank Holiday Monday, 8 The Big Help Out is one of the official projects of the forthcoming…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal calls for 'unceasing prayer' for Ukraine on anniversary of warurn:uuid:1f24d396-8b08-e9a8-56e7-28182944f48a2023-02-24T10:45:00+00:002023-02-24T11:03:48+00:00On the first anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, Cardinal Nichols has called for continued support and prayer. Calling this day a 'solemn and distressing moment', he appealed for 'an unceasing prayer for peace'. In his message, he…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal offers prayers for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syriaurn:uuid:10ef7525-8ad3-0fe4-968a-71b299fbe1462023-02-07T12:30:00+00:002023-02-07T12:43:53+00:00Dear Fr Andrawis I am writing to offer my sincere condolences following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and northern Syria. Please do extend my sincere sympathy to your congregation in the Chaldean Catholic Church. May God grant strength…Diocese of WestminsterMessage regarding incident at Somers Townurn:uuid:2a95a47d-e486-ebb1-2823-358e0b4123732023-01-16T12:45:00+00:002023-01-16T12:52:49+00:00Responding to the dreadful incident that occurred last Saturday outside St Aloysius' Church, Somers Town, Cardinal Vincent issued this message: 'Please continue to keep all involved in this terrible incident in your prayers, especially the young…Diocese of WestminsterA reflection on the call of discipleship in the Holy Landurn:uuid:305abf2d-f15b-7e26-c3af-678570a50bad2022-12-01T19:00:00+00:002022-12-08T19:11:40+00:00The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land arrived home early on Wednesday morning. It was a marvellous experience, one during which I was given so much encouragement and renewal. That has prompted me to write this simple Advent letter. On the…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal welcomes appointment of new Bishop for East Angliaurn:uuid:d6c49b54-0012-ca2c-3654-8daedc521fac2022-10-11T10:00:00+01:002022-10-11T11:21:28+01:00Following the announcement of the appointment of Canon Peter Collins as the fifth Bishop of East Anglia, Cardinal Vincent Nichols welcomed warmly the appointment and offered prayers for Bishop-Elect Peter Collins as well as his predecessor in the…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal to PM: No valid reason to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalemurn:uuid:41598bc5-b101-422b-5820-a94fb214f85a2022-10-06T10:30:00+01:002022-10-06T13:14:12+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to Prime Minister Liz Truss to express his ‘profound concern’ after it was announced that the PM told her Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid that she is reviewing the location of the British Embassy in Israel.…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queenurn:uuid:ebbf50ad-95aa-c0ba-e0af-900abc710b202022-09-08T17:30:00+01:002022-09-08T18:51:29+01:00On 21 April 1947, on her twenty-first birthday, Princess Elizabeth said, ‘I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.’ Now, seventy-five years later, we are heartbroken in our loss…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal congratulates new Prime Minister and addresses Cost of Living crisisurn:uuid:8ded9909-d966-2684-5ae5-0212a20874382022-09-05T12:15:00+01:002022-09-05T13:49:43+01:00As President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, I offer my congratulations to Liz Truss on her election as leader of the Conservative Party and her consequent appointment as Prime Minister. I wish to assure the Prime…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal salutes courage of Sir Mo Farah in revealing he was trafficked to the UK as a childurn:uuid:b9091f05-3f3e-373f-17de-bdf021c1961e2022-07-12T14:30:00+01:002022-07-19T12:12:38+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Santa Marta Group and Chancellor of St Mary’s University, thanked Sir Mo Farah for coming forward with his story of being trafficked into the UK as a young child and held in domestic servitude. 'I…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal recalls Bruce Kent's 'indomitable spirit'urn:uuid:131544be-fe58-dd6d-f1ec-dea0ec4de8012022-06-10T17:15:00+01:002022-06-10T18:31:18+01:00On hearing of the death of Bruce Kent, Cardinal Vincent recalled his 'indomitable spirit' and prayed for the repose of his soul. In his statement, the Cardinal writes: 'I am sorry to learn of the death of Bruce Kent. I pray that our Heavenly…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal offers prayers for victims of deadly attack on church in Owo, Nigeriaurn:uuid:d1483fd1-b80d-e338-31ab-dbcbbe7c22972022-06-07T12:45:00+01:002022-06-07T18:30:28+01:00Cardinal Vincent has written to Frs Peter Egboo and Alexander Izang Atu, Nigerian Chaplains, following the deadly attack on Pentecost Sunday at St Francis' Catholic Church in Owo, to assure them and the Nigerian community of his prayers and…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal gives thanks on Queen's Jubileeurn:uuid:6ac77a33-bf78-b688-146d-f683c6c2d51a2022-06-02T11:00:00+01:002022-06-06T10:08:23+01:00Jubilees are for memories and thanksgiving. This Platinum Jubilee overflows with both. How well I remember the Coronation mug and the bar of chocolate in its decorated tin box that I received, along with every child, on the day of Her Majesty's…Diocese of WestminsterSanta Marta Group recommit to fight human trafficking and modern slaveryurn:uuid:77785b7b-ca43-e776-a87f-aee80802be832022-05-20T17:30:00+01:002022-05-20T18:52:51+01:00Pope Francis granted an audience to the Santa Marta Group, an alliance of international police chiefs and bishops from around the world working together with civil society, on the last day of their conference in Rome from 17 During the audience,…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal explains why we are consecrating Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Maryurn:uuid:8c7ed220-3347-f836-2e70-9bebb95e01a62022-03-25T13:00:00+00:002022-03-25T13:16:23+00:00On Friday 25 March, the Feast of The Annunciation of the Lord, Pope Francis will consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Cardinal Vincent explains exactly what Acts of Consecration are and why, as Catholics, we have such a…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal to unite with Pope in Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Maryurn:uuid:35684161-27b5-de98-ffa5-8ecb1bec6c402022-03-18T14:00:00+00:002022-03-22T10:49:26+00:00At St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Friday 25 On 25 In unity with the Holy Father, Cardinal Vincent will celebrate Mass in Westminster Cathedral at 5.30pm. The Act of Consecration will take place during Mass. All are most welcome to attend.Diocese of WestminsterChurches in England call for an end to war in Ukraineurn:uuid:864dca26-9ec3-0db2-d36e-e86e407b7e882022-03-15T12:30:00+00:002022-03-15T12:58:05+00:00Presidents of Churches Together in England (CTE) have appealed for 'the immediate cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of invading forces and the observance of the Geneva Conventions.' They have also called upon 'churches everywhere to…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal urges government to 'expand sponsorship to all Ukrainian refugees'urn:uuid:d86282d4-f276-fb51-4a24-4ca866037c402022-03-09T18:45:00+00:002022-03-10T14:24:35+00:00In a letter sent on behalf of, and signed, by London Church Leaders, Cardinal Nichols has written to the government to urge 'sponsorship criteria be expanded to include all Ukrainian refugees on humanitarian grounds, allowing them to enter the UK…Diocese of WestminsterBishops appeal for 'spiritual and practical' support for Ukraineurn:uuid:1c4b1acf-7791-79c6-d7f0-a119c8894e2e2022-03-04T15:15:00+00:002022-03-07T16:12:38+00:00Meeting in London, today, 4 They ask fellow Christians everywhere, including Patriarch Kirill and all in the Russian Orthodox Church to join in solidarity 'in daily spiritual and practical efforts for a ceasefire, for humanitarian outreach and…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal appeals for prayers for Ukraineurn:uuid:a5d662a6-c799-2394-cab3-361b75c623682022-02-24T12:45:00+00:002022-02-24T13:01:50+00:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols has called for an immediate cessation of the Russian attacks in Ukraine and for the protection of innocent civilians. In a message following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces on 24 February, he writes: 'I appeal…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal invites the faithful to return to Massurn:uuid:269aab5d-93c7-5376-88b4-60d34a9a089a2022-02-23T12:45:00+00:002022-03-07T16:16:48+00:00Ahead of Ash Wednesday, Cardinal Vincent has issued an invitation to the faithful to resume a regular pattern of worship by attending Sunday Mass in person once more. In a letter to headteachers in the Diocese of Westminster, he asks for their…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal prays for peace in Ukraineurn:uuid:2a433303-a03d-fb50-1ad4-7fec9295cd352022-02-14T15:00:00+00:002022-03-07T16:15:40+00:00On the feast day of Ss Cyril and Methodius, 14 'Pray today for peace in Ukraine. Pray to Ss Cyril and Methodius, Patron Saints of Europe, so treasured among all the Slavic people. May their prayers and protection save their beloved people from…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal listens to prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs urn:uuid:4823a00e-775f-9736-3afc-50984fcf6af72022-01-20T18:00:00+00:002022-01-27T17:58:15+00:00Cardinal Vincent joined prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs on 19th January in a Synodal Pathway listening session. The Cardinal, who is President of the Prison Advice & Care Trust (Pact), told the prisoners that he particularly wanted ‘to listen…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal encourages take up of the booster vaccineurn:uuid:677eeb71-6f57-7dee-c56b-2c62def401b42021-12-16T17:00:00+00:002021-12-17T14:07:40+00:00Today Cardinal Vincent has issued a message encouraging the take up of the Covid vaccine booster. In his message, he writes: 'The call "Get vaccinated! Get boosted!" is more and more pressing. The need is more urgent, especially in London. 'I add…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal: Migrant deaths a 'tragic summons to action'urn:uuid:b9fbf24c-f41d-e388-428e-3e13375f061f2021-11-25T12:00:00+00:002021-11-25T14:59:48+00:00Following the tragic death of 27 migrants who drowned near Calais as they attempted to cross the Channel on Wednesday 24 'The terrible loss of so many lives in the Channel is a tragic summons to action. This event illustrates graphically both the…Diocese of WestminsterJoint group to assess priests' access to scenes of traumatic violenceurn:uuid:d127772e-a9bf-55cc-1e3c-5a04e6dd00322021-11-09T16:00:00+00:002021-11-29T10:06:20+00:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick have agreed to work together to establish a joint group to study 'the access given, or refused, to Catholic priests to scenes of traumatic violence'. In particular,…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal on climate: This is a complex crisisurn:uuid:26335927-c069-898d-9b30-692ecb6042b02021-11-02T15:00:00+00:002021-11-03T14:28:01+00:00Speaking to Times Radio ahead of the COP26 summit, Cardinal Vincent drew attention to the complexity of the issues that the world is currently facing. ‘This is not simply a summit about the production of energy, although that is crucially…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal asks PM to support poor and vulnerable facing 'devastating effects of climate change'urn:uuid:87d39f44-9ef4-e37b-253a-fb9874e57bd82021-10-29T11:00:00+01:002021-10-29T17:20:04+01:00Ahead of the meeting of world leaders at the COP26 UN climate summit, Cardinal Vincent has written to the Prime Minister to express the hopes of the Catholic community in England and Wales. Describing the global ecological crisis as 'a dark cloud…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal: Amal embodies a whole dimension of our human family that is travelling lost, at risk and in dangerurn:uuid:60994fc5-2f72-5d51-2995-104a88f9cfa92021-10-27T14:00:00+01:002021-10-27T17:24:05+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols shared his thoughts in this video recorded after a service of prayer and reflection, and welcome for Little Amal to Westminster Cathedral. Little Amal is a 3.5 metre-tall puppet of a 10-year old unaccompanied Syrian…Diocese of WestminsterFaith leaders warn of risks of Assisted Dying bill to vulnerableurn:uuid:5238c396-0541-6045-263b-ba8ed46648a92021-10-22T15:00:00+01:002021-10-22T16:38:43+01:00The Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Chief Rabbi warn of the risk to vulnerable people should Parliament back a new attempt to change the law on assisted suicide. In a joint letter to peers, Cardinal…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal pays tribute to Sir David Amess' generosity and integrityurn:uuid:d9bbcbb4-3226-9d0f-5b5f-8363b8033c3a2021-10-15T15:00:00+01:002021-10-19T10:19:18+01:00The tragic death of David Amess creates a painful loss in so many lives. I pray for him that he be welcomed into the merciful presence of Our Heavenly Father. I pray for his family and friends, those reeling from shock at this time. I pray for…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal expresses condolences on the death of Fr Olivier Maireurn:uuid:991e6d54-0021-1162-5628-03f2eb07db462021-08-10T14:00:00+01:002021-08-10T16:20:13+01:00Following the death of Fr Olivier Maire of the Montfort missionaries, Cardinal Vincent has written to the superior general of the Montfort Missionaries offering prayers and condolences. In his message he writes: I have learned this morning of the…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's message to clergy about Traditionis Custodesurn:uuid:40272e84-754a-9b86-153e-e4af222f13ab2021-07-22T17:00:00+01:002021-07-22T19:17:10+01:00Following Pope Francis' In response to priests who have requested faculties, he says: 'My intention is to grant faculties for these requests, as long as it is clear that the conditions of the He concludes by asking 'every priest who celebrates…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal thanks priests for their ministry during 'difficult and demanding times'urn:uuid:54e28902-65c2-8565-76fe-42da32b7ae092021-07-12T13:00:00+01:002021-07-12T14:43:19+01:00In a homily preached at the thanksgiving Mass for the gift of St John Henry Newman, at the annual Day for Clergy, Cardinal Vincent thanked clergy of the diocese for their 'ministry especially in the difficult and demanding times in which we are…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's invitation to pray 'Thy Kingdom Come' novenaurn:uuid:317de2d2-802b-c3a3-837c-ce27fd0cd2412021-05-08T20:00:00+01:002021-05-08T21:45:46+01:00Once again this year, we are invited to join 'Thy Kingdom Come', the global prayer novena from Ascension to Pentecost, to pray for the spread of the Gospel so that more people may come to know Jesus. In his message inviting us to take part in the…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal offers prayers and condolences after Mount Meron tragedyurn:uuid:a247fdf4-8c72-8215-a1a1-99fbacaf6f0a2021-05-02T12:00:00+01:002021-05-02T13:33:14+01:00Cardinal Vincent has written to Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis to extend the deepest sympathies of the Catholic community in England and Wales after the Mount Meron tragedy in northern Israel. More than 45 people were killed and over 150 injured in a…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's message to the Queen on her 95th birthdayurn:uuid:a8454100-0183-c377-5867-c6b93cd44b452021-04-21T09:00:00+01:002021-04-21T11:06:42+01:00Ahead of the Queen's 95th birthday on 21st April, Cardinal Vincent has written to Her Majesty, on behalf of the Bishops Conference, to offer 'deepest condolences' on the death of the Duke of Edinburgh and congratulations on her birthday. The…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal prays for the repose of the soul of Prince Philipurn:uuid:b7df9007-9b73-c7a2-3e43-173aab06a77c2021-04-09T12:00:00+01:002021-04-09T18:25:34+01:00On Friday 9th April, the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh was announced. Following the sad news, Cardinal Vincent offered prayers for the repose of his soul: 'At this moment of sadness and loss I pray for the repose of the soul of…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's Easter Messageurn:uuid:d511d8d0-3919-c9bd-0138-95e08e28ca132021-04-03T17:00:00+01:002021-04-07T10:24:32+01:00I'm very glad to have this opportunity of wishing you all a very, very happy Easter. What a joy it is to be celebrating Easter and the days of Holy Week with congregations in our churches, not like last year, which was such a strange, strange…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal on contribution of Catholic teaching to societyurn:uuid:c55a926f-e0cd-a44a-3586-1644c2646ccd2021-03-24T19:00:00+00:002021-03-24T20:29:03+00:00In a wide-ranging interview on how Catholic teaching can contribute to politics, business, the economy and society to build better for the future, Cardinal Vincent spoke about the contribution that Catholic charities are making to alleviating…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal and Imams call for day of prayer on anniversary of first lockdownurn:uuid:43936794-953a-f810-4e55-fb891aacb8352021-03-23T12:00:00+00:002021-03-23T12:39:55+00:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols and four leading imams have called for a day of prayer on Tuesday 23 Ibrahim Mogra, Muhammad Shahid Raza, Moulana Ali Raza Rizvi, Moulana Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi and Cardinal Nichols have been conducting a dialogue for…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal welcomes investigation into garment-making industryurn:uuid:f9ea8076-0387-fead-5b12-f13617bd4bf82021-03-01T18:00:00+00:002021-03-01T19:04:26+00:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Santa Marta Group, has welcomed a US investigation into allegations of labour exploitation in the garment-making industry in factories in Leicester. Cardinal Vincent said: 'I welcome these important…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal calls for prayers ahead of Pope's visit to Iraqurn:uuid:968a9074-3197-e79f-1aa0-8e0de530793b2021-02-27T19:00:00+00:002021-02-28T14:03:25+00:00Ahead of Pope Francis' historic visit to Iraq, the first of any Pope to the country, from 5th to 8th March, Cardinal Vincent has called for prayers for the Holy Father and for the people of Iraq, that these may be days of great joy and…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Bo calls for 'fasting from anger'urn:uuid:01dcd6bd-e50c-7adb-6fd8-b7e886b55c7f2021-02-22T18:00:00+00:002021-02-22T19:04:29+00:00In his homily for the First Sunday of Lent, Cardinal Charles Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar, has preached about the need for peace in the country and hope for the future, in which he calls for a 'fasting from anger': 'The contemporary events…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal welcomes report's 'positive vision' of housingurn:uuid:19814351-ba2e-8a1b-7533-338a096adb102021-02-21T13:00:00+00:002021-02-23T16:46:55+00:00Cardinal Vincent welcomed the publication of Commenting on the report, he said: ‘The provision of secure, decent housing for all is a hallmark of a good society. The fact that some 8 million of our fellow citizens are today living in…Diocese of WestminsterPrayer chain for victims of pandemicurn:uuid:73a7ec48-4ea1-9ce3-226d-787d2ffea9292021-02-17T12:00:00+00:002021-02-17T12:55:10+00:00From Ash Wednesday, and throughout Lent, the Bishops throughout Europe will celebrate a series of Masses and invite us to join them in prayer for the victims of the more than 770,000 people throughout Europe who have died of Covid-19. The…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Bo welcomes solidarity of global Catholic familyurn:uuid:9c3c1aab-9ded-43be-8df1-12fab19b3b2b2021-02-10T17:00:00+00:002021-02-10T17:24:20+00:00Cardinal Charles Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, has written to Cardinal Vincent Nichols to thank him for his letter expressing prayerful solidarity with the people of Myanmar as the country faces intense challenges. The military carried out a coup on…Diocese of WestminsterRemembering victims of human trafficking and modern slavery on feast of St Josephine Bakhitaurn:uuid:72c75e15-7207-2b19-0d1e-1d28978796362021-02-08T17:00:00+00:002021-02-09T11:03:51+00:00Celebrating Mass at Westminster Cathedral for the feast of St Josephine Bakhita, 8 homily that the COVID-19 pandemic has created an order of people in distress, poverty, isolation and anxiety, something that ruthless traffickers are quick to…Diocese of WestminsterPrayerful support for Cardinal Bo's call for nonviolence, democracy and dialogueurn:uuid:863e86c9-56f0-1d83-2bcc-a622208e0ed92021-02-04T17:00:00+00:002021-02-04T17:27:21+00:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols has expressed his prayerful support for Cardinal Charles Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, and the people of Myanmar after military leaders seized control of the country. The military carried out a coup on 1 Cardinal Vincent said:…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal prays for people of Myanmarurn:uuid:dcc3fc47-8ecf-9e9d-06d5-72de7f70b6fb2021-02-01T11:00:00+00:002021-02-01T18:16:45+00:00On Monday 1 'Today I wish to send you my personal greetings and assure you of a special place in my prayers and in those of the entire Catholic community. 'Diocese of WestminsterCardinal on bereavement as Covid deaths pass 100,000urn:uuid:e281f32a-3e2f-8721-1688-d294afe8270f2021-01-31T14:00:00+00:002021-06-11T12:52:42+01:00Catholic Church - Cardinal on bereavement as Covid deaths pass 100,000 in the UK Cardinal Vincent spoke to LBC Radio’s Matt Frei on Saturday 30 Cardinal Vincent talks about isolation, poverty, sickness, death and mourning in this time of…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal offers prayers for pandemic victimsurn:uuid:f31c9125-3391-e8e0-7420-a07b6865c0252021-01-26T19:00:00+00:002021-01-26T21:04:14+00:00On Tuesday 26 'A day of great sadness all over the land. So many people, families, communities, remembering those who have died in these terrible months of the pandemic. Each one is mourned. Each one is to be prayed for. This is our instinct, our…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal mourns death of Archbishop Tartagliaurn:uuid:8c5e0429-ca85-57f7-0a6d-e623acb023842021-01-13T15:00:00+00:002021-01-15T11:22:52+00:00Following the announcement of the death of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow, Cardinal Vincent Nichols expressed his sorrow and offered prayers. In a statement issued on Wednesday 13 'I have learned with great sadness of the sudden death of…Diocese of WestminsterChurches to remain open for common worship in lockdownurn:uuid:4ec4e02f-00a7-3f8a-683e-7e8a534222772021-01-04T21:00:00+00:002021-01-12T16:07:20+00:00With the announcement on 4 'The regular practice of our faith in God is a well-established source of both personal resilience and dedicated service of those in need. Such resilience and enduring service are vital in these difficult circumstances.…Diocese of WestminsterThe Gifts of the Magiurn:uuid:90d214a6-322e-146f-78d0-904b01af09722021-01-03T16:00:00+00:002021-01-03T17:05:20+00:00By Cardinal Vincent Nichols The coming of the Magi adds a thrilling dimension to the crib and to our appreciation of the Nativity of our Blessed Lord. How well I remember a Carol Service in the Cathedral when a beautifully attired camel came up…Diocese of WestminsterSt Thomas Becket: Stalwart champion of Christurn:uuid:a0e214f8-57fc-2cdf-bbe4-37ba3bc80acf2020-12-29T09:00:00+00:002020-12-29T09:36:13+00:00By Cardinal Vincent Nichols Today, as we mark the 850th anniversary of the death of St Thomas Becket, I recall the moment when the four knights who came to do him great harm actually made him a saint. What does this martyrdom mean for us today?…Diocese of WestminsterThe Wonder of Christmas: Cardinal's Christmas Messageurn:uuid:52472813-3a29-b170-4a29-a6d7ce8e68702020-12-24T17:00:00+00:002021-01-05T09:34:02+00:00The wonder of Christmas is a wonder that is echoed in so many different ways: in the carols we might sing at home, because we can’t sing them in church; in the decorations we might put up in our homes; to catch the joy that spreads through the…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal expresses concern about overseas aid reductionurn:uuid:f3daee71-f5bc-5ea4-db28-d7eab945a6922020-11-26T16:00:00+00:002020-11-27T10:45:36+00:00Cardinal Vincent has written to some Members of Parliament on 27 In the letter he reminds MPs of the promises on aid spending made at the last election, adding: 'In these extraordinarily difficult times, we should not now step back from our…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's personal statement on safeguardingurn:uuid:12a618ae-597e-5392-55d3-4c0f63af69732020-11-20T11:00:00+00:002020-11-20T17:24:08+00:00On Tuesday 10 November I received the IICSA Report. It has brought together a picture of abuse inflicted in the Catholic Church over a period of 50 years, together with detailed accounts of that abuse. It is a terrible picture. I remain shocked…Diocese of WestminsterMessage from Cardinal and statement following the publication of the IICSA reporturn:uuid:c8edb1ab-6e57-d6ec-982e-fef47542991a2020-11-10T22:00:00+00:002020-11-13T16:20:07+00:00The Catholic Church in England and Wales welcomes the Report from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse relating to the institutional response of the Church in its duty of care to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation. We…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal mourns death of Rabbi Jonathan Sacksurn:uuid:1113ad6c-9c9a-39c4-0756-95716172c8082020-11-07T20:00:00+00:002020-11-09T10:08:36+00:00I mourn the death of Jonathan Sacks. I express my sorrow to the world wide Jewish community on the loss of this great figure. I assure them of my prayers and condolences. Chief Rabbi Sacks was a most eloquent proponent of some of the greatest…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal: A time to show the strength of our faith in actionurn:uuid:6f1ff9c6-0da2-b38f-5626-b491301b612a2020-11-07T00:00:00+00:002021-04-26T15:53:26+01:00Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ, As we enter this second ‘lockdown’ and loss of communal celebration of Mass, I wish to add these few words. This is a time for us to show our strength. And by that I do not mean strength in defiance.…Diocese of WestminsterStatement from the President and the Vice-President of the Bishops' Conference on the National Lockdownurn:uuid:ca6f09d5-ea88-01c5-4685-f08113de532d2020-11-04T21:00:00+00:002020-11-05T12:01:59+00:00Today, Parliament passed into law the Regulations governing many aspects of activity in the whole of England until 2 Churches remain open and in use for activities other than communal worship, including personal prayer and support for those in…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal joins UK faith leaders in writing for the continuation of public worshipurn:uuid:3622b676-1f26-5a30-2a38-300c1d5ef5c82020-11-03T16:00:00+00:002021-04-26T15:59:09+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols, has joined UK faith leaders in writing to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to express the view that there is no scientific justification for the wholesale suspension of public worship from Thursday, 5 November. The letter…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal 'horrified' by fatal attacks in Nice Basilicaurn:uuid:c4359721-abbe-6c75-a99b-7648111703d12020-10-29T17:00:00+00:002020-10-29T17:53:42+00:00On Thursday 29th October, three people were killed in a knife attack in Notre Dame Basilica in Nice. Reacting to the news, Cardinal Vincent said: 'I am horrified to hear of the fatal attacks in the Cathedral of Nice. People have been killed in a…Diocese of WestminsterThanks and blessings from Pope Emeritus Benedicturn:uuid:cd54f49d-26e3-25fa-5a51-ebf8943cf3b52020-10-14T17:00:00+01:002020-10-14T19:25:00+01:00Cardinal Vincent has received a letter of thanks from Pope Emeritus Benedict for the gift of reflections and meditations of St John Henry Newman. The Cardinal had written to the Pope Emeritus last month to thank him for his remarkable visit to…Diocese of WestminsterAnnual Red Mass marks beginning of legal yearurn:uuid:99a76443-3d44-9f2a-2a98-89cef4c3eee82020-10-02T13:00:00+01:002020-10-05T12:51:25+01:00This year’s Red Mass was celebrated by Cardinal Vincent Nichols in Westminster Cathedral on 1st October to mark the start of the legal year, and was attended by members of the legal profession. Observing the restrictions imposed by the current…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's Response to Strategic Review of Sacred Musicurn:uuid:fe641aff-f863-16f4-127a-1bdad3b122a32020-09-25T11:00:00+01:002020-09-28T16:33:08+01:00THANKS Cardinal Vincent Nichols Archbishop of Westminster 25 September 2020Diocese of WestminsterBond of unity in Christ is 'unbreakable', says Cardinalurn:uuid:af8e3ed2-4012-a003-b11f-5721b76f502c2020-09-14T15:00:00+01:002020-09-14T16:31:33+01:00In his homily for the Mass of Holy Chrism, celebrated this year on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, 14 It is a bond that gives us 'access to the very life of God' and 'to the mercy and forgiveness of God when we repent'. It also gives us…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal prays for people of Beiruturn:uuid:40e22b66-c6bb-1fa7-a674-f5bf4887ceff2020-08-05T16:00:00+01:002020-08-18T17:42:32+01:00Following the devastating industrial blast in Beirut on Tuesday 4
'I watched with deepening horror the unfolding news of the dreadful industrial explosion in the centre of your beloved Beirut. The widespread devastation it has caused has…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal welcomes announcement on resuming collective worshipurn:uuid:695f8f3b-04d1-7064-e1a3-756ccc892a922020-06-23T13:00:00+01:002020-06-23T14:58:55+01:00Cardinal Vincent welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement on 23
'As Catholics we now look forward to being able to celebrate Mass together again from 4
'It is important that we continue to abide by the guidance, given by the Government, on app...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal and Archbishop Welby pray together on first day of church openingurn:uuid:80dcf863-00f4-bf31-ec1f-c691537c1e912020-06-16T17:00:00+01:002020-09-02T16:22:33+01:00On Monday 15th June, to mark the reopening of churches for individual prayer, Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby prayed together in Westminster Cathedral and Abbey to mark this 'moment of grace,' as the Cardinal…Diocese of WestminsterCorpus Christi: 'Lord's gift of himself'urn:uuid:03b6cc41-b827-a25e-a0e9-f57e7c6a798f2020-06-11T11:00:00+01:002020-09-02T16:23:20+01:00As we approach the Solemnity of Corpus Christi during this unusual time of pandemic, the Cardinal has recorded the following message about the meaning of this 'most wonderful feast' which 'takes us right to the heart of God’s gift of himself…Diocese of WestminsterCardinal: Opening churches for individual prayer is 'big step forward for society'urn:uuid:beffde6b-e2f2-7779-300c-fc82fe36816f2020-06-10T14:00:00+01:002020-06-10T15:35:43+01:00A few days before churches re-open for private, individual prayer on 15
In an interview recorded in Westminster Cathedral, the Cardinal said that re-opening churches safely is an important first step as society continues to recover from the COVID...Diocese of WestminsterChurches to open for individual prayer from 15 Juneurn:uuid:0ec7bdb6-1a71-0228-4313-177f96154a822020-06-07T06:00:00+01:002020-06-07T07:55:26+01:00Cardinal Vincent has welcomed the decision that Catholic churches, that can safely do so, will re-open for individual prayer on 15th June. In his statement, he said:
'I am grateful to the Prime Minister for his decision that our churches may ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal: Now is the time for phased reopening of our churchesurn:uuid:8f1d4a68-ccdc-57cc-8014-a164313204972020-05-30T16:00:00+01:002020-05-30T18:48:55+01:00In his homily for Pentecost Sunday, Cardinal Vincent questions why churches are not being allowed to reopen.
Comparing the faithful to the disciples who waited in the Upper Room for the coming of the Holy Spirit, he says: 'We, too, are waiting ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal: Pray fervently for the coming of the Holy Spiriturn:uuid:0957589b-c839-3ae2-48ca-2e3f38f758cf2020-05-21T13:00:00+01:002020-05-26T18:08:50+01:00On the Solemnity of the Ascension, Cardinal Vincent recorded this message, reflecting on these days leading up to Pentecost and encouraging everyone to spend time in fervent, focused prayer on the Vigil of Pentecost, Saturday 30
My brothers and...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal recalls 'endless patience' and 'kindness' of Bishop Vincent Maloneurn:uuid:4b30e0d8-cbbc-6b2a-e120-be611affd3502020-05-18T13:00:00+01:002020-05-18T15:39:06+01:00Upon hearing of the death of the Rt Rev Vincent Malone, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Liverpool and Titular Bishop of Abora, on Monday 18th May, Cardinal Vincent Nichols remembered with the 'endless patience,' 'unfailing courtesy' and kindness of B...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal on re-opening churches safely for private prayerurn:uuid:aac3102a-58ba-31dd-f093-37711abf969d2020-05-14T15:00:00+01:002020-05-14T19:01:25+01:00Is it right that you can go to a garden centre or to the council tip, but not to church? Faith leaders are meeting ministers on Friday to try and change this. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bi...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal thanks NHS staff and care workersurn:uuid:563b3380-ad6d-af64-15da-0261f93af34e2020-04-21T13:00:00+01:002020-04-21T18:10:30+01:00Cardinal Vincent thanks NHS staff and care workers in all settings for the work they are doing during the Covid-19 pandemic. In this video he explains that Masses will be live-streamed each Thursday evening at 7pm from one of the cathedrals around...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal: Look to the things of heavenurn:uuid:fb60c5a0-9657-4536-c4f6-6b4be54bed792020-04-12T12:00:00+01:002020-04-12T13:04:40+01:00On Easter Sunday morning, Cardinal Vincent was once again the sole celebrant at Mass in an empty Westminster Cathedral, but he was joined by a virtual congregation of thousands who live streamed the Mass.
Today he spoke about the message of the R...Diocese of WestminsterGood Friday in time of pandemicurn:uuid:c2d12cb9-3dc4-2804-130c-5d10d0826a5d2020-04-10T17:00:00+01:002020-04-10T19:11:16+01:00As the lockdown continues, Cardinal Vincent today celebrated the Solemn Commemoration of the Lord's Passion in an empty Westminster Cathedral, with thousands live streaming the liturgy.
Earlier in the day, during radio and television interviews, ...Diocese of WestminsterStations of the Crossurn:uuid:94b81cf9-98be-3345-a9ae-79e2cfcb55e42020-04-10T11:00:00+01:002020-04-10T16:07:16+01:00For Good Friday, Cardinal Vincent has recorded this video of the Stations of the Cross.
Please join him and together let us accompany Jesus on his journey of suffering and death for our sins.
</p>Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's Easter Message 2020urn:uuid:28853488-50a6-4578-700a-c6f14d69cbaa2020-04-08T22:00:00+01:002020-04-16T12:00:57+01:00Cardinal: Have faith in the Risen Lord to cope in these difficult times
Cardinal Vincent Nichols' Easter Message
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops' Conference, has sent us a message from Archbishop's House, Westminster, ...Diocese of WestminsterPray for our Priests on Maundy Thursdayurn:uuid:a3469055-a678-8bab-6d4f-847b77f153392020-04-07T17:00:00+01:002020-04-07T19:47:27+01:00Each year we gather in Westminster Cathedral to celebrate the Chrism Mass and pray for our priests as they renew the promises they made at their ordination.
As the pandemic prevents us from gathering in our churches, we are not celebrating the Ch...Diocese of WestminsterFaith leaders on prayer and worship during pandemicurn:uuid:eeb41433-8ebe-549d-ff4b-05ea364bf83b2020-04-03T10:00:00+01:002020-04-03T11:11:00+01:00The following is a video of Cardinal Vincent in conversation with Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Archbishop Justin Welby. The three faith leaders discuss the effect of the closure of the houses of prayer on the faithful, and how their communities can le...Diocese of WestminsterPraying the Stations of the Cross for survivors of abuseurn:uuid:4e5cffd5-f824-99f5-b377-9e5a7f1d2ebd2020-04-01T18:00:00+01:002020-04-03T16:55:17+01:00In this video, the Cardinal leads us in praying the Stations of the Cross, remembering all those who are survivors and victims of sexual abuse.Diocese of WestminsterCardinal: Obligation to Easter Duties removed this yearurn:uuid:584d9c0f-ba76-ba3a-677d-f284930083532020-03-31T08:00:00+01:002020-04-01T13:22:01+01:00In these extraordinary circumstances of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic when we are unable to gather together to celebrate the great feasts of Holy Week and Easter, Cardinal Vincent explains, in this video, that the obligation to our Easter Du...Diocese of Westminster'We must have special concern for the elderly,' says Cardinal in latest coronavirus messageurn:uuid:111e530c-ac1e-72ed-2e34-ea4a75e9569f2020-03-13T17:00:00+00:002020-03-13T17:23:06+00:00stage 2 of the coronavirus guidance.
Dear Father,
Following my note to you last Friday, I thought it timely to write to you again.
The appropriate response to the threat of Coronavirus at this time was clearly laid out for us by the officia...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal prays for repose of soul of Archbishop Peter Smithurn:uuid:a75e006b-200f-4215-2639-e8cb8c68c90c2020-03-07T11:00:00+00:002020-03-07T11:43:31+00:00Upon hearing of the death of Archbishop Peter Smith, Cardinal Vincent said:
'I learnt, with great sadness, of the death of Archbishop Peter Smith. I ask everyone to pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and the p...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's message about coronavirusurn:uuid:ea7ae142-6799-47a0-53e6-ae324a09c52b2020-03-06T16:00:00+00:002020-03-06T17:07:26+00:00In these present and swiftly developing circumstances, there are some important perspectives to keep in view.
The danger of the coronavirus lies in the fact that there is no immunity or vaccine present at this time. The virus in itself is not l...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal: Living ‘for the sake of the kingdom’ is at the heart of consecrated lifeurn:uuid:54d8df53-0aef-1d63-da37-caf595d6c2412020-02-03T12:00:00+00:002020-02-03T12:46:25+00:00On Saturday 1
In addition to concelebrating religious order priests, men and women from a number of religious congregations and in consecrated life present in the Diocese of Westminster were in attendance.
Looking at the example of Simeon...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal’s Brexit statement: ‘Commit to each other through kindness’urn:uuid:a2636b45-e78d-66e6-9ac1-c879d2b54a262020-01-31T00:00:00+00:002020-02-03T12:46:18+00:00Statement from Cardinal Nichols on the UK leaving the European Union
As the UK formally leaves the European Union, we have an opportunity to move beyond the divisions which have been evident at many levels in our society.
It is important for...Diocese of WestminsterBishops stand against anti-Semitism and appeal for reconciliation and peaceurn:uuid:7749c78e-238c-c780-faab-3c370c300eda2020-01-25T15:00:00+00:002020-01-25T15:53:11+00:00On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the Presidency of the Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE) and the President of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (CO...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal: 'Called to be a Sacrament of the World'urn:uuid:176e2132-1a03-2824-1925-24a23c6e097c2019-12-25T00:00:00+00:002019-12-24T17:53:35+00:00In his homily on Christmas Eve, Cardinal Vincent welcomed those attending Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedral to the 'great gathering of people,' saying 'it is good to know that we belong' and that 'gathered from all over the world, we have the...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's Christmas reflection: 'Destined for eternal glory'urn:uuid:34e80f82-91df-7dff-c28e-4fd8d6e8c46c2019-12-23T15:00:00+00:002020-01-06T11:24:08+00:00Advent and Christmas fill my mind with so many words and images.
I think of the shepherd fields of Bethlehem, dusty and rocky, in the shadow of the prosperous and well-supplied Israeli settlements.
I think of millions of children born into s...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal celebrates 50 years of priesthoodurn:uuid:8a2cec91-f321-b5e6-f8ec-76aa5266da482019-12-21T09:00:00+00:002019-12-21T20:25:59+00:00On Saturday 21 December, 2019, Cardinal Vincent celebrated his Golden Jubilee with a thanksgiving Mass for 50 years of priestly ministry. </p>Diocese of WestminsterCardinal reflects on 50 years of priesthoodurn:uuid:c7cf12a1-6bce-1088-d896-7c42312e5f8f2019-12-19T14:00:00+00:002019-12-19T14:39:41+00:00Ahead of his Golden Jubilee on Saturday 21
</p>Diocese of WestminsterSee the 'good in the other,' says Cardinalurn:uuid:2110b2e0-e9fd-ddd2-7659-9f4a19cc20ff2019-12-13T14:00:00+00:002019-12-13T14:49:22+00:00Following the general election result, Cardinal Vincent has welcomed the 'fresh start', but has warned that 'a lot of damage has been done', saying that it has been 'toxic' and 'dominated by blame'.
He called for a fresh start that sees the good ...Diocese of Westminster'Vote thoughtfully,' enjoins Cardinalurn:uuid:0b822ad9-6d13-c9fd-602e-bcba375e876f2019-12-06T12:00:00+00:002019-12-06T12:30:12+00:00Ahead of the General Election on 12th December, Cardinal Vincent asked that the Sunday before the election be a 'day of prayer for our nations'.
He enjoined the faithful to 'vote thoughtfully, not out of rancour' and asked that discussions should...Diocese of WestminsterLetter from the Cardinal: Safeguarding in the Church todayurn:uuid:56dafa41-c0c6-1c11-51d4-b8dae9b10f172019-10-25T11:00:00+01:002019-12-02T16:51:21+00:00The following is the text of the Cardinal's letter to the clergy and people of the diocese on safeguarding.
Safeguarding in the Church today
In the last twenty years or so, the evil of the sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church has ...Diocese of WestminsterLook for hidden examples of holiness of life, says Cardinalurn:uuid:624ff005-b88b-dd07-53ee-7ba1be1a07a02019-10-06T12:00:00+01:002019-10-06T14:30:57+01:00In a homily delivered on the third day of the Plenary Assembly of the Council of Bishops' Conferences of Europe (CCEE) in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, Cardinal Vincent said that 'in these days as we seek to identify and appreciate all the signs ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal expresses delight that Prince Charles will attend Newman canonisationurn:uuid:9197094d-4002-c7cc-be63-ca2c6be8bcba2019-09-20T17:00:00+01:002019-09-20T18:57:47+01:00Cardinal Vincent has welcomed the news that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will be present at the canonisation ceremony of Cardinal John Henry Newman on the 13
Following the announcement from Clarence House, Cardinal Vincent said:
‘We ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent congratulates Cardinal-designate Michael Fitzgeraldurn:uuid:e706b882-eb95-e3cd-ff8e-d388d6dd5c072019-09-05T16:00:00+01:002019-09-17T12:57:35+01:00Following the announcement by Pope Francis of Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald MAfr. as one of ten new Cardinals to be nominated at the consistory of 5th October, Cardinal Vincent has written to the Cardinal-designate to congratulate him 'most warmly...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent congratulates Cardinal-elect Michael Czerny SJurn:uuid:70f4e9dc-38e9-5d1f-2ac1-48842fabc8992019-09-04T15:00:00+01:002019-09-04T16:44:18+01:00Following the announcement by Pope Francis of Fr Michael Czerny SJ among the ten new cardinals to be nominated at the consistory on 5
In the letter, Cardinal Vincent writes:
'Congratulations on your nomination to the College of Cardinals!
'...Diocese of WestminsterContemplating the Holy Spirit in musicurn:uuid:cc353384-eff2-9e45-421a-9125c0d74b682019-08-13T17:00:00+01:002019-08-13T19:03:29+01:00Ahead of the world premiere of his Symphony No.5: ‘Le grand Inconnu’ (The Great Unknown), Sir James McMillan and Cardinal Vincent contemplate the mystery of the Holy Spirit and the exploration of representations of the Holy Spirit in music.
...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal prays for persecuted Christiansurn:uuid:49176e2f-59c7-2c2a-6e97-3c60d7cf926a2019-07-24T13:00:00+01:002019-07-24T14:46:23+01:00Presiding at the International Mass in Lourdes on 24 homily.
He invited the congregation, consisting of pilgrims from all over the world, ‘to pray especially for Christians who are persecuted for their faith, in so many parts of the world’...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal presents Benedict Medal to Sr Berchmansurn:uuid:1cde0889-6d20-3500-33c2-4732931116ac2019-07-17T14:00:00+01:002019-07-17T18:01:14+01:00At the St Mary's University graduation ceremony at Westminster Cathedral on 17
Born in County Clare, Ireland in 1930, Sr Berchmans joined the Convent of Jesus and Mary in 1951 in Willesden. She spent over 65 years teaching, mostly in Pakistan, ...Diocese of WestminsterRemembering Cardinal Humeurn:uuid:8f1845ae-7297-dc8e-eb14-d05ce9fa73342019-07-05T16:00:00+01:002019-07-05T17:46:36+01:00On Monday 17
Sharing many memories of the Cardinal Hume, Cardinal Vincent said in his homily: ‘What I cherish most about Cardinal Hume is his stature as a man and teacher of prayer. He knew, I know, you know, that only prayer can answer the a...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's Statement following IICSA Report into Archdiocese of Birminghamurn:uuid:a4bf13ef-972a-f86b-9595-ff9612bbeb7c2019-06-21T14:00:00+01:002019-06-21T15:13:34+01:00The Independent Inquiry - Child Sex Abuse (IICSA) Report into the Archdiocese of Birmingham covers a period of 70 years. One of its overall conclusions is that the response of the Archdiocese to the sexual abuse of children was to care more about ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal offers greetings and prayers on episcopal ordination of Mgr Nizar Semaanurn:uuid:2a2733b6-76aa-1948-2b6f-98f88fb7d1a62019-06-09T13:00:00+01:002019-06-09T14:51:11+01:00On Friday 7th June, Mgr Nizar Semaan, until recently the Chaplain of the Syriac Catholic community in London, was ordained and installed as Coadjutor Archbishop for the Diocese of Mosul in Iraq. On this occasion, Cardinal Vincent to the Archbishop...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal thanks married couples for their quiet witnessurn:uuid:11a3816c-2af2-79fa-9a87-e6de0fb9609f2019-06-08T19:00:00+01:002019-06-08T20:51:10+01:00On Saturday 8
In his homily Cardinal Vincent expressed his personal gratitude to the couples for their daily witness to the vocation for marriage. He highlighted how this celebration 'is also a witness, a powerful sign of the resilient faith and ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal to celebrate Annual Mass for Marriageurn:uuid:d243adee-1cfe-38c1-2cd4-51ed7cf2b5e52019-05-31T18:00:00+01:002019-05-31T19:15:57+01:00On Saturday 8
Each couple in their different ways is a quiet and unassuming expression, a living homily, to their families, friends and society of the ‘Good News’ of marriage. This Good News is newsworthy as their commitment in marriage is mu...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal welcomes new Catholicsurn:uuid:bd21f850-82c4-efe1-c68d-0524593b27622019-05-31T16:00:00+01:002019-06-01T18:40:22+01:00Cardinal Vincent welcomed new Catholics who were received into the Church at Easter in parishes throughout the diocese at the Vigil Mass of the Seventh Sunday of Easter, 1
Addressing his homily to them, he said: 'As we come towards the end of t...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal calls for protection of religious diversity in Iraqurn:uuid:e65933db-4403-e66e-a11f-8823312581a62019-05-30T11:00:00+01:002019-05-30T12:46:28+01:00In a statement released on 30th May, Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: ‘The need to reconstruct towns and villages [in Iraq’s Nineveh Plains] destroyed by Daesh (Isis) and rebuild trust in that region is pressing.’
Highlighting how the presenc...Diocese of WestminsterSri Lanka: Risen Lord is present to all who sufferurn:uuid:031ea1f0-cc9b-0946-e7a2-efd5685520b42019-04-27T11:00:00+01:002019-05-20T16:28:14+01:00Easter Sunday is a day of peace. This affirmation was shattered by the series of suicide bombs detonated in Sri Lanka on that very morning. Three of the bombs targeted Catholic churches where crowds had gathered for Mass celebrating the Re...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal offers prayers for victims of Sri Lankan attacksurn:uuid:16b89f2d-4b40-12b7-58b0-26315684685f2019-04-21T09:00:00+01:002019-04-30T16:53:19+01:00Following news of multiple explosions at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, which have claimed at least 137 lives and left many injured, Cardinal Vincent has written to Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Albert Malcolm Ranjith, Sri Lan...Diocese of WestminsterChurch leaders call on government to address Christian persecution and promote religious freedomurn:uuid:85e3d3cb-296b-afe9-1611-dd15a40c9b252019-04-17T13:00:00+01:002019-04-17T13:42:52+01:00In a joint Catholic and Church of England response to the government-commissioned independent review of Foreign and Commonwealth Office support for persecuted Christians, Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby argued th...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal sends message of support to Archbishop of Parisurn:uuid:7da40e82-9139-0bd1-e77c-7f5aad25bacb2019-04-16T09:00:00+01:002019-04-16T09:24:57+01:00Dear Archbishop Michel,
We have watched with shock and deep dismay the tragic fire which has so utterly damaged the beloved Cathedral of Notre Dame. Our prayers and tears have mingled with those of your people, and of people all over the world ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal expresses shock at Notre Dame Cathedral fireurn:uuid:02102f34-19ef-a230-d7f7-c6fc8b4aef5d2019-04-15T21:00:00+01:002019-04-16T09:58:56+01:00Following news of the fire that devastated the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, Cardinal Vincent said: 'The shock at the this fire is spreading round the world. It is an iconic building visited by millions but more importantly is a symbol of fai...Diocese of WestminsterTechnology can strengthen fight against human trafficking, says Cardinalurn:uuid:de13a1f9-82c4-05e6-7164-eac3095bab6b2019-04-12T19:00:00+01:002019-04-12T19:41:54+01:00In an interview with Vatican News, during a conference on human trafficking in April, Cardinal Vincent spoke about the possible use of technology to strengthen the global network of the Catholic Church in the fight against human trafficking. ‘On...Diocese of WestminsterCreate a sense of belonging for young people to counteract gang culture, says Cardinalurn:uuid:1fadbf6c-d228-21b6-197d-263a313576542019-04-06T21:00:00+01:002019-04-06T22:03:58+01:00Cardinal Vincent joined other church leaders at the Standing Together rally in Trafalgar on Saturday 6
Reflecting afterwards, Cardinal Vincent spoke about the need to provide young people with alternatives to gangs:
'The only way of counte...Diocese of WestminsterStanding Together to stop knife crimeurn:uuid:8aa6f97a-289e-3ea7-1b45-5823cb249fc82019-04-02T13:00:00+01:002019-04-02T12:44:05+01:00Church leaders will stand alongside young people, families and communities affected by the scourge of violent crime at the Standing Together, an ecumenical public rally against knife crime and youth violence on Saturday 6
Church leaders beli...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal offers condolences following Christchurch mosque attacksurn:uuid:3bbe1205-6a87-4b35-ffa9-f7482f6e67062019-03-15T11:00:00+00:002019-05-01T16:14:45+01:00Following terror attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, which left 49 people dead on 15
'I am writing to offer my sincere condolences following the terror attack on two mosques in the city of Christchurch. These attacks have shock...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Reflects on the Vatican Summit on the Protection of Minorsurn:uuid:2be56ddd-b6e6-3a2f-b151-b2f5aba51fcc2019-02-27T13:00:00+00:002019-02-27T13:41:48+00:00It was an important meeting, attended by every president of a bishops’ conference from around the world, together with Religious leaders. There was something like 140-plus countries represented, considering this drama, this terrible tragedy of c...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal asks for prayers for the meeting on protection of minors in Romeurn:uuid:b3dccffb-0ac2-48ca-004d-93ab39362fee2019-02-19T14:00:00+00:002019-02-19T16:08:43+00:00As he prepares to travel to Rome to take part in the meeting on the protection of minors in the Church, Cardinal Vincent has written to priests in his diocese on 19th February asking for prayers. In the letter, the Cardinal
'Dear Father...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal welcomes news that Cardinal Newman is to be declared a sainturn:uuid:7b38ec2c-c15e-aeb9-3893-c6a72cd7c71a2019-02-13T13:00:00+00:002019-02-13T13:34:47+00:00On Tuesday 12
The Pope received Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the Prefect of the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints, and authorised him to promulgate the decree confirming a miracle through the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman. ...Diocese of WestminsterThe struggle against human trafficking must focus on the protection of the vulnerable person, says Cardinalurn:uuid:adfac634-947a-a07f-9d5e-bab965fd3cc62019-02-10T18:00:00+00:002019-02-27T15:58:34+00:00In the keynote address at the Santa Marta Latin American conference in Buenos Aires, Cardinal Vincent emphasised the centrality of upholding human dignity in the fight against human trafficking.
'Our commitment to the struggle against human t...Diocese of WestminsterWe have to recognise how we are part of the dynamics which lead to the captivity of victims of human trafficking, says Cardinal.urn:uuid:81187208-09e8-f048-4ecc-02762fcc26122019-02-09T17:00:00+00:002019-02-09T17:16:59+00:00On the feast day of St Josephine Bakhita, Cardinal Vincent celebrated the Mass opening the Latin American regional conference of the Santa Marta Group in Buenos Aires. In his homily, he reminded those gathered in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buen...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal welcomes inquiry into Christian persecutionurn:uuid:c59d0ea1-6479-fc7b-e02e-d3e339cf1f8a2019-01-31T11:00:00+00:002019-01-31T11:21:23+00:00Cardinal Vincent welcomed the launch of the independent inquiry into Christian persecution around the world, ordered by the government, at a meeting today in London with the Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and the Bishop of Truro Rt Rev Philip Mount...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal prays for victims of Jolo Cathedral attacksurn:uuid:a7931017-e55b-6e60-5fa5-4f94fd4544a82019-01-29T16:00:00+00:002019-01-29T17:13:03+00:00Following the bomb blasts targeting the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, Phlippines on Sunday 27th January, Cardinal Vincent has written to the Apostolic Administrator of Jolo, the Filipino Ambassador, and to Chaplain of the Filipino...Diocese of WestminsterSociety is full of generosity and compassion, says Cardinalurn:uuid:2c631fae-705d-de30-a697-7bbd1e8bff6f2018-12-25T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:03:22+01:00In his homily at Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedral, Cardinal Vincent likened the countless Christmas lights to the ‘countless acts of kindness that so characterise our society’. He said that, despite difficult times and an absence of cons...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal thanks everyone for prayersurn:uuid:da1020b0-aa34-b9e8-6d0c-353405d8519c2018-12-03T00:00:00+00:002018-12-03T15:49:37+00:00
I write to thank you for your prayers for me over these last three weeks. I have been able to take the rest that I needed and now feel much recovered. I have been blessed to have been able to do this at such short notice.
As Advent ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal awarded Polish Senate honoururn:uuid:beffa62a-15d2-44eb-cc18-18d4a4ca7e702018-11-23T00:00:00+00:002018-11-23T17:17:02+00:00At the Mass celebrating the centenary of Polish Independence at Westminster Cathedral on 10
Following the greetings at the end of Mass, including one from the Cardinal, Senator Anna Maria Anders, daughter of General Władysław Anders, also ad...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal recovering after being taken ill at Remembrance Requiemurn:uuid:26d16a52-ae8a-7636-1881-7ba7229eac182018-11-13T00:00:00+00:002018-11-13T18:04:38+00:00On Remembrance Sunday, Cardinal Vincent was taken ill while celebrating the Solemn Requiem Mass of the Fallen in Westminster Cathedral and had to leave the sanctuary.Diocese of WestminsterCardinal shares Synod reflections with young peopleurn:uuid:a56cb6e8-6371-c848-9b2e-f4e666f982b32018-11-01T00:00:00+00:002018-11-01T13:53:10+00:00On Tuesday 30
The gathering was opened by Diocesan Youth Chaplain Fr Mark Walker, who thanked the nearly 90 young people for coming to hear the reflections of the Cardinal and to discuss them with their peers.
He led the audience in
The Car...Diocese of WestminsterDialogue of faith between generationsurn:uuid:4115d123-19f4-8b26-04ed-a0b7d3f9f7bd2018-10-25T00:00:00+01:002018-11-01T13:43:16+00:00by Cardinal Vincent Nichols
My memories of sunshine in August may now have faded, but the sense of shock and shame that marked that month have not. In many ways it has been the most disturbing of times in the life of the Church for 50 years. Th...Diocese of WestminsterChurch has crucial role in fight against human traffickingurn:uuid:55784ac0-8f9a-04fe-890d-bda904896f722018-10-23T00:00:00+01:002018-10-23T18:32:12+01:00In his intervention at the Synod on Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment, Cardinal Vincent chose to address the ‘crushing poverty faced by young people in the world and the consequent dangerous journeys they undertake in search of prosperity ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal reflects on 'rich exchange' between bishops and young peopleurn:uuid:39da1278-8aae-2c5a-083f-ef8269675b7e2018-10-22T00:00:00+01:002018-10-22T17:48:26+01:00At the end of the third week of the Synod on Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment, Cardinal Vincent reflects on ‘the richness of the experience’ in this latest podcast.
Throughout this synod with young people and bishops talking together...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal reflects on themes of second week of Synodurn:uuid:f983d478-84b9-9123-bd5d-6a79f9976cb72018-10-11T00:00:00+01:002018-10-11T16:04:53+01:00In this part, we’ve been trying to look more deeply at the reality in front of us and to discuss the Church’s response to it.
There have been some marvellous debates, full of energy and actually full of fun. Some of the key words that have ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal reflects on first days of synod on youthurn:uuid:590b9932-03b2-397e-c120-9ab30b6b1e672018-10-10T00:00:00+01:002018-10-17T19:20:44+01:00The synod of bishops on young people, faith and discernment is now two and a half days old and it’s becoming very obvious that a pattern is emerging. These two days we’ve heard some wonderful contributions full of energy, full of life, s...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal reflects on event with young people at the synodurn:uuid:b58265db-6346-f0de-b1c8-6e1131c74a0e2018-10-10T00:00:00+01:002018-10-10T18:33:30+01:00On Saturday 6
On Saturday evening, we had a very remarkable festival of youth where we heard quite astonishing testimonies from young people, coming out of the most awful circumstances, and finding their way, often with the help of a priest bac...Diocese of WestminsterA clear vision for marriageurn:uuid:69651e89-0c71-b767-e4ed-c6b3b381e8c52018-09-04T00:00:00+01:002018-09-04T15:07:56+01:00Marriage preparation is a journey, and should be approached as ‘an expression of welcome and solidarity’, said Cardinal Vincent in his keynote address at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin on 23
Unfolding the vision of the Church for m...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal receives Prague award for work against human traffickingurn:uuid:d8233360-42f0-85d8-087e-38016bf09b4b2018-09-04T00:00:00+01:002018-09-07T19:57:01+01:00I was very pleased to receive the Hanno R Ellenbogen Citizenship Award on behalf of the Santa Marta Group (SMG) in Prague on 30
On the same evening awards were made posthumously to Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušrínová, two journalists who strov...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal expresses sorrow and shame about abuse in the Churchurn:uuid:5f46050a-f67c-0862-7f63-34e7633ee05f2018-08-22T00:00:00+01:002018-08-22T12:18:13+01:00Cardinal Vincent has written to clergy of the diocese in response to the letter from Pope Francis on the abuse of children in the Church.
In the letter, the Cardinal expresses sorrow and shame, saying:
‘I am so sorry for the hurt that ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal expresses 'solidarity in prayer' for victims of Keralan floodsurn:uuid:c951ff9d-954e-9c98-e229-04d6300aae302018-08-22T00:00:00+01:002018-08-22T15:29:16+01:00On Tuesday 21st August, Cardinal Vincent wrote to the Keralan/Malayalam Catholic community to express his 'solidarity in prayer' for the victims of the Keralan floods.
In the letter addressed to Frs Johnson Alexander and Sebastian Joseph,
...Diocese of WestminsterAdoremus: A time of special graceurn:uuid:fdbb283d-c85e-834f-a6f5-541c6bf94d862018-07-23T00:00:00+01:002018-07-23T11:32:57+01:00by Cardinal Vincent Nichols
The days of the Eucharistic Congress
The Eucharist take us to the heart of our faith; the celebrations and processions of
To be before the Blessed Sacrament, to share in the Mass, to be filled with a profound...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Praises JRS Refugee Workurn:uuid:ecf1e66e-2fdb-7813-216e-8cd87079c0732018-07-16T00:00:00+01:002018-07-17T14:44:38+01:00On Friday 13
The centre is open every Thursday for refugees and asylum seekers, who are welcomed to a safe space staffed by volunteers, where they can talk and share their difficulties over a meal.
Upon arriving, the Cardinal was taken on a ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent mourns death of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauranurn:uuid:e2950fda-1769-926c-d05d-882856c3ddbe2018-07-06T00:00:00+01:002018-07-06T16:38:14+01:00Following the announcement 6
In a statement released on the same day, the Cardinal said:
'With sadness I receive the announcement of the death of His Eminence Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauron. This morning I celebrated Mass for the repose of his s...Diocese of Westminster'We will strive to renew our priestly mission and purpose,' says Cardinalurn:uuid:d7dcceb4-7c42-339e-01e5-4d9997b940892018-06-24T00:00:00+01:002018-06-24T13:33:20+01:00In a pastoral letter read in parishes on the Nativity of St John the Baptist, 24
Looking to the example of St John Southworth, ‘a key patron of priests of this diocese,’ the Cardinal calls him an ‘inspiration and intercessor us’. The bo...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal praises ‘selfless courage’ of policeurn:uuid:6705f1df-f2d3-30d1-9990-78c64420dfeb2018-06-21T00:00:00+01:002018-06-21T17:27:12+01:00At the annual Metropolitan Police Remembrance Service on 14
He particularly remembered ‘those whose commitment to justice led them to respond with selfless courage in the tragedies’ that had hit London in the previous year, and especially t...Diocese of Westminster'As a Church, we have a great part to play in eradicating human trafficking.'urn:uuid:96db2e1f-1943-9c5d-aae4-dd82a6d923d72018-06-12T00:00:00+01:002018-06-12T18:18:28+01:00by Cardinal Vincent Nichols
Human trafficking has been described by Pope Francis as 'an open wound on the body of humanity'. Since we are all part of that humanity, human trafficking defaces us all.
He goes on to say that it is 'a wound in...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal congratulates Sr Imelda Poole on MBEurn:uuid:161eaa27-4857-88b7-7e26-3de251ecb5d42018-06-12T00:00:00+01:002018-06-12T19:06:12+01:00Sr Imelda Poole IBVM was named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in June 2018. She is awarded an MBE for her work in combatting human trafficking and modern slavery.
Cardinal Vincent offered his congratulations to Sr Imelda and commended her...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal speaks in support of mothers and unborn childrenurn:uuid:a9af8812-47c6-6198-5273-0de1c04bf4192018-05-29T00:00:00+01:002018-05-29T12:08:54+01:00Cardinal Vincent has spoken in support of the Archbishops of Armagh and Dublin following the Irish referendum. In a statement released 29
'Today I offer my prayerful support to the Archbishops of Armagh and Dublin, Eamon Martin and Diarmuid Marti...Diocese of Westminster600th Anniversary of Primacy of Polandurn:uuid:82e1d967-0082-e94b-84ed-5c8f8fd736612018-05-25T00:00:00+01:002018-05-25T15:29:52+01:00On 29th April Cardinal Vincent travelled to Poland as Papal Legate at the celebrations of the 600th Anniversary of the Primacy of Poland. The Cardinal was in the city of Gniezno, whose Archbishops were first recognised as Primates in 1418, and hav...Diocese of WestminsterBuilding trust is key in fight against human traffickingurn:uuid:4ff2e132-8974-efe1-9c1e-152dc328051c2018-05-24T00:00:00+01:002018-05-24T17:48:56+01:00On 22
During the three-day visit, they addressed a United Nations conference of diplomats, law enforcement officials and charities, stressing that trust is the key component in fighting human trafficking. They called for greater collaboration b...Diocese of Westminster‘We are called to be holy by living our lives with love,’ Cardinal tells married couplesurn:uuid:d9806939-5acf-eb3e-737d-9c938aa580902018-05-19T00:00:00+01:002018-05-29T11:24:09+01:00At the annual Mass in thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony at Westminster Cathedral on 19
At the beginning of his homily the Cardinal invited the couples to think about the advice they would give Harry and Meghan on the day of their wedd...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal thanks Independent Anti-Slavery Commissionerurn:uuid:555411dd-62db-4041-6dd2-670cfc8ed2642018-05-17T00:00:00+01:002018-05-17T19:22:11+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols, president of the Santa Marta Group (an international alliance of the Catholic Church and law enforcement officials, set up at the behest of Pope Francis), thanked Kevin Hyland for his dedication and leadership following h...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal calls for prayers for people of Gazaurn:uuid:83076fa2-3283-0241-e15e-e64d42da5cbd2018-05-16T00:00:00+01:002018-05-16T11:57:22+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols is keen that the Catholic community of Gaza should not be forgotten at this desperate time.
In a statement issued on 16th May, he said:
‘Today I have had a phone conversation with Fr Mario da Silva, the Catholic pari...Diocese of WestminsterRejoice and Be Gladurn:uuid:fc8f3232-113c-bc7f-697c-ef308733e2fe2018-04-30T00:00:00+01:002018-04-30T10:58:54+01:00by Cardinal Vincent Nichols
What is your picture of holiness? In your eyes, what does a saint look like?
Pope Francis’ recent Exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate (‘Rejoice and be Glad’) offers us his answers to these questions. He says that...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal offers prayers as Commonwealth Heads of Government meeturn:uuid:c322b709-2b73-6217-aaba-d23631432bb02018-04-16T00:00:00+01:002018-04-16T18:51:58+01:00On Monday 16th April, at the start of the week of Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings, Cardinal Vincent sent a message to Her Majesty The Queen on behalf of the Bishops of England and Wales, offering prayers and good wishes. In the letter, t...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal to be Pope’s Special Envoyurn:uuid:c6ce38e5-5253-d981-7248-e010738051272018-03-26T00:00:00+01:002018-03-26T13:06:58+01:00Pope Francis has asked Cardinal Vincent to act as a Papal Legate for the first time. The Cardinal will represent the Pope at the celebration of the 600th anniversary of the Ecclesiastical Primacy of Poland on 29th April 2018.
The celebrations w...Diocese of WestminsterDialogue of Experienceurn:uuid:a9d0b9f5-d0f7-0776-7a03-303495f4b48a2018-03-26T00:00:00+01:002018-03-26T12:59:25+01:00A thirteenth century spiritual master, and a twentieth century monk, exemplify the prayerful encounter between Christianity and Islam, said Cardinal Vincent in an address at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies on 27th February. St Francis of Ass...Diocese of WestminsterJoint Statement from Archbishopsurn:uuid:8e0154b8-82a1-89dd-6e48-5b0324e5bd722018-03-26T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:18:35+01:00The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and Cardinal Vincent Nichols have called on the Israeli Government to protect the status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem.
In a joint letter to the Israeli Ambassador to London, Mark Regev, the two ...Diocese of WestminsterCall to protect status of Jerusalem holy sitesurn:uuid:e9b2a119-68b5-3da0-bedb-32383c5c16792018-03-05T00:00:00+00:002018-03-05T17:40:47+00:00The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols have called on the Israeli Government to protect the status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem.
In a joint letter to the Israeli Ambassador to London, Mark Regev, the two fa...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal invites young people to be 'digital apostles'urn:uuid:f5884d8a-9df4-2905-f3c3-0674c58723f22018-03-01T00:00:00+00:002018-03-02T17:14:36+00:00Cardinal Vincent met with a group of young people from around the diocese on Tuesday, 27 February to listen to their hopes and desires for their own lives and for the Church.Diocese of WestminsterSlaves on Our Streetsurn:uuid:40f5a612-d6c6-fa20-b6c4-45c818ab23352018-02-23T00:00:00+00:002018-02-23T15:15:26+00:00As part of the The Evening Standard’s special investigation into the issue of modern slavery in autumn 2017, Cardinal Vincent convened a round table of experts from business, media, law, finance, philanthropy, and law enforcement and victim supp...Diocese of WestminsterSt Augustine’s Altar: bridging heaven and earthurn:uuid:7d80b819-5003-d4d5-7a35-c97be0cc1a2a2018-02-23T00:00:00+00:002018-02-23T15:49:58+00:00A Mass of dedication of the new altar was celebrated by Cardinal Vincent at St Augustine’s Church, Hammersmith on Sunday 4th February. Among the concelebrants were Bishop Michael Campbell OSA, Parish Priest Fr Gianni Notarianni OSA, and Fr Provi...Diocese of WestminsterGiving powerful witness in societyurn:uuid:24550328-e2d1-406a-e82f-c181c6d876252018-02-23T00:00:00+00:002018-02-26T17:41:07+00:00In the opening address to the annual diocesan headteachers’ conference, Cardinal Vincent told heads: ‘Your task is to give a powerful witness in our society today.’
Exploring the nature of leadership in a Catholic institution, he remind...Diocese of WestminsterSanta Marta Group Meets at the Vaticanurn:uuid:625091fd-67ad-e93d-1f28-b5acdc2523582018-02-08T00:00:00+00:002018-02-27T13:04:42+00:00Senior law enforcement officers, bishops, and religious women from over 30 countries, as well as representatives from key international organisations are meeting together for the fifth Santa Marta Group conference this week in the Vatican to updat...Diocese of WestminsterOver a century of careurn:uuid:edcd7757-afd4-f41a-3bb1-54df80bf1fc62018-01-29T00:00:00+00:002018-01-29T12:40:19+00:00On Wednesday 17th January, Cardinal Vincent Nichols visited St Joseph’s Hospice, Hackney to bless the newly-built Heritage Space, which commemorates those who have served, were cared for or have been a part of the hospice since its founding 113 ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal offers condolences following California mudslidesurn:uuid:f90a75fc-f971-c806-a082-f90e6de00d862018-01-15T00:00:00+00:002018-01-15T16:24:45+00:00Cardinal Vincent has offered his ‘heartfelt condolences’ to Archbishop José H Gomez of Los Angeles for ‘all those who died or who were caught up with the devastating after-effects’ of last week’s mudslides in Santa Barbara County.
...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Pays Tribute to Peter Sutherlandurn:uuid:d37fb2ad-cc4a-ad84-0a79-b90101b8a8b72018-01-08T00:00:00+00:002018-01-08T15:21:53+00:00Following the death of Peter Sutherland, Irish businessman, politician and international public figure, on 7
‘Peter Sutherland was an immensely gifted and principled man who, in an extraordinarily wide ranging career, made an outstanding cont...Diocese of WestminsterFaith helps us to construct the pathway of dialogueurn:uuid:1fe5fbd6-6dde-53c6-5c33-124910fb665a2017-12-25T00:00:00+00:002017-12-24T22:47:12+00:00In his homily at Midnight Mass of Christmas at Westminster Cathedral, Cardinal Vincent said that ‘faith helps us to construct the pathway of dialogue, in which we genuinely listen to each other, in which sincere disagreement is not made out to b...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal expresses solidarity with Christians in Middle Easturn:uuid:6addc0f1-2eb3-3d32-670f-031584ad7b062017-12-19T00:00:00+00:002017-12-19T17:25:54+00:00In a letter sent to Greek Orthodox Patriarch Gregorios III on 19
Writing on behalf of the Bishops of England and Wales, the Cardinal expresses support for the Patriarchs and heads of local Churches in Jerusalem in their stand against President ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent congratulates new Bishop of Londonurn:uuid:b0ac27ea-83f1-05e6-2f2b-5e00b5a656ab2017-12-18T00:00:00+00:002017-12-19T09:38:14+00:00Following the announcement of Rt Rev Sarah Mullally as Bishop of London, in a statement offering his congratulations on 18
‘Today I congratulate the Rt Rev Sarah Mullally DBE on her appointment as the Bishop of London. I assure her of my pray...Diocese of WestminsterPartnership in educationurn:uuid:42f509ff-db5f-7058-548e-89060545d9e92017-12-12T00:00:00+00:002017-12-20T21:35:16+00:00Cardinal Vincent and two leading Muslim imams have launched a new Muslim Certificate in Religious Studies at St Mary’s University, Twickenham.
The new certificate aims to support the religious literacy of teachers and enhance the contribution t...Diocese of WestminsterBusinesses invited to join the fight against modern slaveryurn:uuid:6f937b8e-ff39-b851-f817-37eb4f62f55a2017-10-27T00:00:00+01:002017-10-27T09:51:01+01:00Since its launch last month, the Evening Standard and Independent special investigation into modern slavery, Slaves On Our Streets, backed by Cardinal Vincent, Prime Minister Theresa May, Archbishop Justin Welby and other leaders, has had overwhel...Diocese of WestminsterCSAN highlights burden of lonelinessurn:uuid:fd1b0a5c-d38d-7dee-3976-ca05595a7ba92017-10-27T00:00:00+01:002017-10-27T10:13:09+01:00At this year’s annual parliamentary reception on 25th October, CSAN, the Catholic Social Action Network, chose to focus the spotlight on loneliness in all its forms.
Addressing the gathering, Cardinal Vincent spoke of the paradox of loneliness ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent offers prayers and condolences for Las Vegas shooting victimsurn:uuid:86b2f7eb-357d-381b-5228-40036aef09dd2017-10-03T00:00:00+01:002017-10-03T17:09:20+01:00Cardinal Vincent has offered prayers and condolences for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. In a letter to Bishop Joseph Pepe of Las Vegas, the Cardinal expresses his 'deep sorrow' at the 'murderous attack', offering prayers 'for the r...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Nichols offers prayers for victims of Parsons Green explosionurn:uuid:8ece8d05-3652-c737-3af9-727877b94fc12017-09-15T00:00:00+01:002017-09-15T15:08:03+01:00Following the terrorist act on a train at Parsons Green Underground Station this morning (15
‘I am dismayed at yet another cowardly attack on innocent people, including young children, as they were commuting to work and school this morning. I...Diocese of WestminsterA message from Cardinal Cormacurn:uuid:457c7bf1-186a-522c-a40a-543e97402bc32017-09-01T00:00:00+01:002017-09-01T14:44:53+01:00My dear Cardinal Vincent,
I would be very grateful if you would convey this short message to the priests, religious and lay faithful of the Diocese, of which I as well as you have been privileged to serve as their Bishop.
At this time, ...Diocese of WestminsterBirthday Wishes for Nunciourn:uuid:ba3c3e31-ff15-2d93-b70b-25e14f30beb62017-08-24T00:00:00+01:002017-08-24T19:23:16+01:00On 24th August, Cardinal Vincent sent a message to Archbishop Edward Adams, Nuncio to Great Britain, with birthday greetings. In his message, Cardinal Vincent writes:
'Your Excellency,
'I learn that today is your birthday! So it gives me great p...Diocese of WestminsterPrayers and birthday wishes for Cardinal Cormacurn:uuid:390388f1-dc89-26f6-2995-dcbeaa75ba812017-08-23T00:00:00+01:002017-08-23T15:56:13+01:00Ahead of Cardinal Cormac’s 85
Cardinal Vincent added: ‘We assure you of our prayers and love at this time. May God fill you with the joy of knowing that you are held in his loving care, even as you were at the moment of your birth those 85 ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Asks for Prayers for Cardinal Cormacurn:uuid:2dec60d7-b6bd-a7e6-864f-a00e2ef0313b2017-08-19T00:00:00+01:002017-08-19T20:28:48+01:00Cardinal Vincent wrote to the Bishops of England and Wales and to all priests in our diocese to ask for prayers for Cardinal Cormac, whose health 'has taken a defining turn' and who is now in hospital.
Honouring Cardinal Cormac's wish to let the ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent prays for victims of Spain terrorist attacksurn:uuid:d985f68c-2838-e7c4-560c-3953767982f72017-08-18T00:00:00+01:002017-08-18T13:58:45+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols has condemned the terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils, and has offered prayers for the victims:
‘I am profoundly shocked and dismayed at the terrorist attacks targeting innocent people in the Ramblas area of Bar...Diocese of WestminsterStatement following the death of Charlie Gardurn:uuid:97ffba28-3d5d-2846-52fe-cd0d42ef4f502017-07-28T00:00:00+01:002017-07-28T22:28:44+01:00On 28th July, Cardinal Vincent has issued this statement following the death of Charlie Gard:
' I am deeply saddened by the news that little Charlie Gard has now died. I offer my sincere and profound condolences to his parents who have tr...Diocese of WestminsterMass of Welcome for Apostolic Nunciourn:uuid:7f0dae07-d881-b5a0-fdc8-f9502588aecb2017-07-04T00:00:00+01:002017-07-05T11:06:11+01:00On Tuesday, 4
His Cardinal Vincent was the principal celebrant, along with Cardinal Cormac over 20 Archbishops and Bishops from dioceses across England and Wales, the Metropolitan Chapter of Canons, and several priests.
At the beginnin...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent reacts to extension of Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Schemeurn:uuid:210ffd57-ca19-4256-ca56-265a756171b22017-07-03T00:00:00+01:002017-07-03T18:24:02+01:00Cardinal Vincent has issued the following statement on 3
In the statement, the Cardinal says:
‘I am very pleased that Her Majesty’s Government has made this important extension to the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme with immed...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent strengthens ties with Lithuania in combatting human traffickingurn:uuid:479ba915-7647-c5bf-6948-e9988f60a9b92017-06-26T00:00:00+01:002017-06-26T12:59:00+01:00In his role as President of the Santa Marta Group, Cardinal Vincent was invited to address the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament) and meet with Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis to strengthen the links with Lithuania and encourage their commitment to ...Diocese of WestminsterJubilarians Massurn:uuid:48846080-3c3e-501d-6a33-bd6b6615151b2017-06-26T00:00:00+01:002017-06-26T15:30:43+01:00Cardinal Vincent held a special Mass for all of the Jubilarians within the Diocese, at the Chapel in Archbishop House on 14th June, in thanksgiving for the milestone completed in service of the Lord and the community at large. Seven Jubilarians, a...Diocese of WestminsterPraying for Grenfell: 'We are made to pray'urn:uuid:b082ce7a-042c-46fc-d63a-7925d82af86b2017-06-22T00:00:00+01:002017-06-22T16:34:03+01:00‘We human beings are made to pray. Otherwise we become dislocated,’ were the words of Cardinal Vincent. To respond to this natural instinct to come together to pray with others in times of grief and crisis, a time of Adoration before the Bless...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent offers prayers for victims of Finsbury Park attackurn:uuid:e3525641-8297-5d12-006e-5736430dc4f92017-06-19T00:00:00+01:002017-06-19T10:44:47+01:00Following the indiscriminate attack on people leaving Finsbury Mosque and the nearby Muslim Welfare Centre after prayers on the night of 18
In his statement, the Cardinal said:
'Together with people all over this country I am appalled at the...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Visits Mildmayurn:uuid:6e644e30-07e1-661c-ff86-05d5061b65fa2017-06-15T00:00:00+01:002017-06-26T14:43:26+01:00On 15th June, Cardinal Vincent paid a visit to Mildmay, the HIV charity and specialist hospital in East London. Following a short chapel service, he met with staff and patients, and toured one of the hospital wards, and heard about some of Mildm...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent offers prayers for victims of Grenfell Tower Fireurn:uuid:2c435ff5-e3ca-6f8e-2d65-496f4990effd2017-06-14T00:00:00+01:002017-06-19T18:12:39+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols has expressed his sorrow at the catastrophic fire that broke out in Grenfell Tower, North Kensington, in the early hours of 14
He also praised emergency response teams, particularly fire crews who have been working tire...Diocese of WestminsterSure and Certain Hopeurn:uuid:bd1ce8d1-00f6-110a-8ded-ba8c5f9ebb892017-06-06T00:00:00+01:002017-06-06T13:26:26+01:00During his first visit as patron to St Ethelburga’s Centre for Peace and Reconciliation on 10
Speaking of his experience of the three cities of Liverpool, Birmingham and London, which have all faced conflict and violence he said: ‘It is pre...Diocese of Westminster'You are makers of history,' Cardinal tells married couplesurn:uuid:de34b01c-6171-f37b-7256-720d5e05a4b52017-06-05T00:00:00+01:002017-06-05T12:30:16+01:00At the annual Mass in thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony at Westminster Cathedral on 3
He invited the couples, ‘as you thank God for the years spent together, to open your hearts afresh to the Holy Spirit’, who is the “‘fountai...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Offers Prayers for Manchester Attack Victimsurn:uuid:29092b50-d188-9500-95e4-579f98b2eb052017-05-23T00:00:00+01:002017-05-23T11:56:26+01:00Following the terrorist attack at Manchester Arena following a concert on 22
The Cardinal has also offered his prayers for those who have died, the bereaved, and all who are working so hard to respond to the tragedy.
The Cardinal's full st...Diocese of WestminsterMary asks us to pray for peace, Cardinal tells pilgrims in Fatimaurn:uuid:1111bf7e-800f-56bf-32b0-76dad150c0642017-04-28T00:00:00+01:002017-04-28T17:10:13+01:00Cardinal Vincent led a group from the diocese on pilgrimage to Fatima from 24
Celebrating Mass with the pilgrims in the Chapel of Apparitions on the site where Our Lady appeared to the children a century ago, the Cardinal said Mary’s message ...Diocese of Westminster'Prayers and sincere good wishes' for Pope Emeritus Benedicturn:uuid:11dcb4d9-9bb8-77ce-8aaa-5c4d055735ab2017-04-15T00:00:00+01:002017-04-15T20:09:09+01:00Ahead of Pope Emeritus Benedict's 90
In the message, Cardinal Vincent writes:
'Most Holy Father, Dear Pope Benedict,
'On the occasion of your 90
'After Easter, the Bishops will come together for the Plenary Meeting of our Conference, in Pal...Diocese of WestminsterEaster Celebration at Westminster Cathedralurn:uuid:261a5711-23ce-2c44-9b14-a6f4251a27872017-04-15T00:00:00+01:002017-04-16T11:35:59+01:00At the Easter Vigil of the Holy Night celebrated in Westminster Cathedral, Cardinal Vincent reflected on the meaning of the Paschal fire from which the Paschal candle is lit and light then radiates to every individual present.
The fire is a sym...Diocese of WestminsterCommemorating the Lord's Passionurn:uuid:9fdcf487-858f-dad9-a8e6-93e6d11a75732017-04-14T00:00:00+01:002017-04-14T18:46:56+01:00On Good Friday, Cardinal Vincent marked the Lord’s Passion in central London by joining the Walk of Witness and attending the Wintershall Passion play in Trafalgar Square before leading the Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion in Westmin...Diocese of WestminsterCelebrating the Lord's Supper at Westminster Cathedralurn:uuid:0b56d14f-92c8-bf73-8693-9b75468aee8f2017-04-13T00:00:00+01:002017-04-13T21:26:00+01:00At the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, commemorating the institution of the Eucharist, on Maundy Thursday, 13
In his homily, Cardinal Vincent explained the origin of the word ‘Maundy’, or
‘”Do this in memory of me.” Take bread and wine an...Diocese of Westminster'Be accompaniers of the people entrusted to you,' says Cardinal Vincent at Chrism Massurn:uuid:7180af6f-8021-99f8-1404-c2fc3c68638f2017-04-11T00:00:00+01:002017-04-12T15:29:25+01:00‘Be accompaniers of the people entrusted to you and be discerners of the promptings of the Holy Spirit among them,’ Cardinal Vincent told priests of the diocese at the Chrism Mass celebrated at Westminster Cathedral on 11
‘Let that call, ...Diocese of WestminsterPalm Sunday at Westminster Cathedralurn:uuid:1f64162a-0f86-3ecc-0df0-baf6d66054e32017-04-10T00:00:00+01:002017-04-26T16:21:03+01:00Palm Sunday at Westmisnter Cathedral began with the reading of the Gospel narrative of the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem and Cardinal Vincent blessing the palms in Cathedral Hall followed by a procession along Ambrosden Avenue and into the...Diocese of WestminsterCatholic leaders united in prayer with Coptic communityurn:uuid:7a3f4219-5119-9aa3-81dd-fdbb3f5728262017-04-09T00:00:00+01:002017-04-10T18:28:01+01:00Catholic leaders in England have issued a statement standing united in prayer with the Coptic community after deadly explosions in two Coptic churches in Egypt on Palm Sunday:
'It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we learned of the bombing o...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Leads Delegation of Muslim Leaders to Meet Popeurn:uuid:323a1b1c-cb7d-2dbc-c1c3-46a42fcf65f02017-04-05T00:00:00+01:002017-04-05T12:03:20+01:00Cardinal Vincent has led a delegation of four Muslim leaders to Rome for a private audience with Pope Francis on 5
The Pope told the delegation that listening to each other was essential for the common future of humanity as we walk together in ...Diocese of WestminsterAccompanying Young People to Respond to Christ’s Callurn:uuid:e122ccf8-b6a5-2eb1-d1b4-486db39eaa5a2017-04-03T00:00:00+01:002017-04-10T16:53:30+01:00In an address at a symposium on accompanying young people, Cardinal Vincent explained that Europe is not just the European Union. The Council of European Episcopal Conferences (CCEE) includes all countries of the continent and, perhaps especially ...Diocese of Westminster'Have nothing to do with anything that undermines who we are as children of God,' urges Cardinalurn:uuid:f27569c8-bd68-213f-2034-e77b330eab1d2017-03-26T00:00:00+00:002017-03-26T15:05:33+01:00During a Mass offered for the victims of the London attacks, Cardinal Vincent spoke of the darkness experienced by those who suffer and mourn. ‘We know this experience,’ he said. ‘It’s very immediate and very painful for some today.’
He...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal asks priests and faithful to come together in 'compassionate solidarity' after London attackurn:uuid:e4fd058f-5060-ce8c-1350-af692af285f12017-03-23T00:00:00+00:002017-03-23T17:12:35+00:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols has released the following statement:
'Yesterday’s attacks in Westminster have shocked us all.The kind of violence we have seen all too often in other places has again brought horror and killing to this city.
I kno...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent offers prayers and thanks for fourth anniversary of Pope Francis' electionurn:uuid:4839fede-1919-24c4-d591-4d89da8d6cc82017-03-10T00:00:00+00:002017-03-10T18:12:22+00:00Cardinal Vincent has written to Pope Francis offering prayers and thanks on the fourth anniversary of the Holy Father's election as Bishop of Rome and 265th successor of St Peter on 13
In his letter, the Cardinal says:
'I write on behalf of the ...Diocese of Westminster'Offer the sick pastoral and spiritual care,' says Cardinal Vincenturn:uuid:5cfad736-53b6-a4c2-ff5d-a5f59d3fe6b42017-02-26T00:00:00+00:002017-02-26T12:02:14+00:00In a pastoral letter read in parishes of the diocese on the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 26 February, Cardinal Vincent urges the faithful not just to hand the sick over to professional care, but to offer them pastoral and spiritual care in ...Diocese of WestminsterEncouraging a 'Culture of Mercy' in the Churchurn:uuid:91ebb980-134f-e818-fb83-ddc4f9e54ce62017-02-24T00:00:00+00:002017-02-24T11:06:56+00:00Good evening. Thank you for this invitation to be with you this evening. My thanks to Fr Eddie O'Donnell for his kind hospitality. Thank you all for coming.
You have invited me to reflect on the Year of Mercy which ended in November. I am gla...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent urges Government to work with renewed vigour to assist unaccompanied child refugeesurn:uuid:d2b01627-49bb-2267-1a3f-6166698dffd92017-02-12T00:00:00+00:002017-02-12T15:41:03+00:00Cardinal Vincent has today (12
'By repealing Art. 67 of the Immigration Act 2016, known as the Dubs Amendment, the Government is seen by many as abandoning its statutory and moral duty to take effective action for the protection of vulnerabl...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Pays Tribute to Departing Nunciourn:uuid:00b782e0-6f5c-0687-4ea1-1a4dedec70ed2017-02-07T00:00:00+00:002017-02-22T10:39:40+00:00In a thanksgiving Mass for the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Antonio Mennini, celebrated at Westminster Cathedral on 6th February, Cardinal Vincent paid tribute to him as he comes to the end of his post in the UK.
Speaking on behalf of the Bisho...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Encourages Community Sponsorship Scheme Amid Trump Travel Banurn:uuid:d17a5015-4b6f-07de-bb88-46fe56c0c1122017-02-06T00:00:00+00:002017-02-06T14:57:55+00:00On Sunday 5 February Cardinal Vincent spoke on the BBC Radio 4 Westminster Hour about the executive order issued by President Trump which suspends the refugee acceptance programme for 120 days, prioritises refugee claims of religious-based persecu...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Named Patron of St Joseph's Hospiceurn:uuid:71597030-bdf7-b2e6-7686-a3f7e2a06ec92017-02-02T00:00:00+00:002017-02-02T11:21:05+00:00Cardinal Vincent has agreed to become Patron of St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney. St Joseph’s, one of the oldest hospices in the country, was founded by the Religious Sisters of Charity in 1900. They were invited to Hackney by the then Archbisho...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Celebrates Silver Jubilee of Episcopal Ordinationurn:uuid:7e6c0db7-6fff-1992-383e-9f08110509fc2017-01-23T00:00:00+00:002017-01-27T17:33:04+00:00On Monday 23 January Cardinal Vincent celebrated Mass in Westminster Cathedral to mark the silver jubilee of his episcopal ordination. The Cardinal was joined by bishops of England and Wales including Emeritus Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Co...Diocese of WestminsterFarewell to Archbishop Mennini, Apostolic Nunciourn:uuid:9944da37-836f-0e5e-09f6-7bda20de30372017-01-20T00:00:00+00:002017-01-27T09:40:10+00:00At the request of the Holy Father, the Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, His Excellency Monsignor Antonio Mennini, is being transferred from his current responsibilities to serve directly in the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, assisting in ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Calls for Refugees to Be Welcomedurn:uuid:5031a37c-a17d-e9da-7417-b58fed5c13d32017-01-16T00:00:00+00:002017-01-27T09:45:48+00:00Ahead of the World Day for Migrants and Refugees,
15 January, Cardinal Vincent continued his call for refugees from the Middle East to be welcomed and accommodated in this country.
The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has been in regula...Diocese of WestminsterCelebrating the Nativity of the Lordurn:uuid:615ce3e1-f988-3ccc-dfe8-5f88cd7676e32016-12-25T00:00:00+00:002016-12-25T14:21:08+00:00'Tonight we have come to Bethlehem, to a manger and a new-born babe: the king of kings who in his littleness holds true power and dominion', said Cardinal Vincent in his homily at the annual celebration of Midnight Mass of the Nativity of the Lord...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Sends Condolences to Coptic Communityurn:uuid:68a6f202-567f-256d-9623-36f6c3f071932016-12-12T00:00:00+00:002016-12-13T11:03:32+00:00Following the attack on the terrorist attack on St Peter's Church in the complex of St Mark's Cathedral in Cairo, during services on Sunday 11 December, which killed at least 25 people, Cardinal Vincent wrote to Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Offers Prayers for Victims of Nigerian Church Collapseurn:uuid:6e68335d-5710-1434-9a44-afb8e830572e2016-12-12T00:00:00+00:002016-12-12T12:04:45+00:00Following the collapse of the roof of the Reigners Bible Church that resulted in deaths of over 100 people who were gathered in the church in the city of Uyo, Nigeria, on Saturday 10 December, for the ordination of the bishop, Cardinal Vincent has...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Sends Message of Sympathy Following Istanbul Attacksurn:uuid:5a0653f8-dd30-05fb-9e5f-27823c7975762016-12-12T00:00:00+00:002016-12-12T12:17:27+00:00Following twin bomb attacks near Besiktas football stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, 10 December, which killed 44 people, the Cardinal has sent message of sympathy to Archbishop Levon Boghos Zekiyan, Armenian Catholic Archbishop of Instanbul, and T...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent: Harness the potential within religious traditions for peace and just concernurn:uuid:cf7419f5-8616-c45c-6294-3209faa6e3192016-12-06T00:00:00+00:002016-12-06T19:03:03+00:00At a conference on
The Cardinal was responding to an address given by Dr Christopher Moran which outlined some of the contributing factors to the work for peace in Northern Ireland. Calling to mind too the situation in the Holy Land, he spoke o...Diocese of WestminsterFirm Faith and Strong Hope in Gazaurn:uuid:5a2cd44a-09af-ddab-1eb5-6fe2190b89a02016-11-08T00:00:00+00:002016-11-09T14:08:33+00:00On Sunday 6 November, Cardinal Vincent took a brief detour from the diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land to pay a visit to small Christian community in Gaza, where he celebrated Mass at the Catholic Parish of the Holy Family and met with parishion...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Draws Attention to 'Hidden Homelessness'urn:uuid:46f3fc03-bb70-a6e3-fe4a-cb496ad92bb92016-11-02T00:00:00+00:002016-11-23T11:07:07+00:00The Bishops’ Conference has launched its latest document on prison reform as Justice Minister Liz Truss is set to unveil her strategy for improving prisons, including an additional £14million for more than 400 extra staff.
Cardinal Vincent l...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Encourages Peace Process in Colombiaurn:uuid:d1018c4f-4075-2947-a5ee-11ebfcd65da02016-11-01T00:00:00+00:002016-11-01T20:22:36+00:00On the occasion of Colombia’s first-ever state visit to the UK, where Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos de Calderon comes as an official guest of Her Majesty the Queen, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, said:
'Throughout five decades of violence...Diocese of WestminsterFurthering the Work of Combatting Modern Slaveryurn:uuid:cccb5e22-3914-a296-eff6-012ee7cab30c2016-10-28T00:00:00+01:002016-10-28T12:05:45+01:00The Santa Marta Group, a partnership between the Catholic Church, governments and law enforcement agencies around the world, met on 26 and 27 October to report on their progress and continue their collaboration in the fight against human trafficki...Diocese of WestminsterNew Rosary Shrine Inauguratedurn:uuid:b895fd99-6e04-6db0-bcd9-31d7a0ea48e52016-10-28T00:00:00+01:002016-10-28T12:07:55+01:00On Saturday 22 October, members and friends of the Dominican Order, parishioners, and clergy of the diocese gathered to witness the inauguration of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary at St Dominic’s Church, Haverstock Hill.
The principal cele...Diocese of WestminsterEnglish Martyrs Offer a 'Witness that Challenges Us,' says Cardinal Vincenturn:uuid:be493068-36d9-0a80-4de1-387008c308952016-10-28T00:00:00+01:002016-10-31T09:11:05+00:00The newly-completed decorative scheme in the Chapel of St George and the English Martyrs and the new glass doors in the west porch of Westminster Cathedral were blessed by Cardinal Vincent after the celebration of the capitular Mass on the feast o...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Affirms Support for the People of Mosulurn:uuid:973c1779-ed37-f1ce-4989-2b4940abee5a2016-10-25T00:00:00+01:002016-10-25T12:59:11+01:00Cardinal Vincent met with refugees from Mosul and the surrounding areas last year on a visit to Irbil. With a concerted push to liberate Mosul and other areas currently underway, Cardinal Vincent said:
'My prayers are with the people of Mosul...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Reaffirms Church's Commitment to Combating Modern Slaveryurn:uuid:37b13b36-4f0c-1e87-a2d5-91e4a9d67eb52016-10-13T00:00:00+01:002016-10-13T13:07:24+01:00In an address given at a service to commemorate the work of William Wilberforce and to inaugurate the office of the Anti-slavery Commissioner at Westminster Abbey on 12 October, Cardinal Vincent reaffirmed the Church's commitment to combating mode...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Prays for Victims of Hurricane Matthewurn:uuid:d5a460f1-8877-6496-2ab3-20d60a046f202016-10-11T00:00:00+01:002016-10-11T20:23:56+01:00Following the destruction caused by Hurricane Matthew, Cardinal Vincent has written to Jean Robert Pillard, the Chargé d'Affaires for Haiti, to express condolences and offer prayers for the victims. In his letter, sent 11 October 2016, he writes:...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Offers Condolences on Death of Zdenek Makarurn:uuid:0293cb20-25c6-b8d7-f23a-3055ce074e852016-10-01T00:00:00+01:002016-10-01T13:49:08+01:00Cardinal Vincent expressed his condolences on the death of Zdenek Makar, who was died in Poplar in the early hours of 22 September following an altercation at a chicken shop. The message, which was delivered by Fr Keith Stoakes at a memorial servi...Diocese of WestminsterMessage of Support for Polish Communityurn:uuid:bbb9574e-0c35-6c9b-1e6d-e996c37fb5c72016-09-26T00:00:00+01:002016-09-26T18:35:21+01:00Following the recent spate violence against members of the Polish community, Cardinal Vincent and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, have written a joint letter to President Andrzej Duda of Poland reassuring him of their ‘shared commitm...Diocese of WestminsterInternational Mass Celebrates Cultural Diversity of the Churchurn:uuid:cfb36417-5233-42f0-3bc6-dea3a95bed842016-09-23T00:00:00+01:002016-09-23T18:10:22+01:00In a homily given at the annual International Mass on 18 September in Westminster Cathedral, Cardinal Vincent spoke out against the murder of Arkadiusz Jozwik and the attack on two other Polish men in Harlow: ‘There is no place in our society fo...Diocese of WestminsterMigrant crisis should be international priority says Cardinalurn:uuid:98c61ef9-0721-724b-7182-d80e11a81c612016-09-17T00:00:00+01:002016-09-17T14:48:56+01:00Cardinal Vincent has joined calls for the international community to address the migration crisis urgently, as world leaders gather in New York for Monday’s United Nations summit.
The summit on 19 September is an opportunity for the internati...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Ordains Bishop of Gibraltarurn:uuid:18287ad5-3df8-4529-a55e-afe185a592232016-09-08T00:00:00+01:002016-09-09T09:01:41+01:00On the Feast of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 8 September 2016, Cardinal Vincent ordained Mgr Carmelo Zammit Bishop of Gibraltar.
Diocese of Westminster'Ban the Box' to Give Prison Leavers a Chance at Stable Employment, Says Cardinal Vincenturn:uuid:331a2964-ea0f-5458-4f12-b378672a29c22016-09-06T00:00:00+01:002016-09-06T14:34:09+01:00Cardinal Vincent told delegates at a conference on prison chaplaincy that employers should exclude the tick box on initial job application forms requiring a person who has completed a prison sentence to disclose their conviction.
The Cardinal ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Prays for Victims of Italy Earthquakeurn:uuid:9d6ec23c-1592-c348-b3f9-2c9e1259362a2016-08-26T00:00:00+01:002016-08-26T13:16:16+01:00Cardinal Vincent has written to Fr Andrea Fulco, the Parish Priest of the Italian Church in Clerkenwell, reassuring the community of his prayers for the victims of the earthquake in Italy on Wednesday. In the letter sent on 26 August, he writes:
...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Pays Tribute to Bishop Edward Daly RIPurn:uuid:c8a8ee41-6abf-ff33-33a9-db23096aab352016-08-08T00:00:00+01:002016-08-08T15:06:29+01:00Following the death of Bishop Edward Daly, former Bishop of Derry, Cardinal Vincent has given the following statement paying tribute to him:
'I am saddened to learn of the death of Bishop Edward Daly.
He will be mourned by many Christians ...Diocese of WestminsterChurches Together Express Sorrow at Murder of Fr Hamelurn:uuid:11d5c005-f72b-2a3b-193a-3121a6d3f8bf2016-07-27T00:00:00+01:002016-07-27T15:58:01+01:00The Presidents of Churches Together in England, among whom is Cardinal Vincent, issued a joint statement expressing their sadness at the murder of Fr Jacques Hamel the previous day. In their statement, they say:
'We are deeply saddened to learn...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Expresses Horror at Murder of Fr Jacques Hamelurn:uuid:20465f78-3447-0ad1-566e-bb38d42e6a8a2016-07-26T00:00:00+01:002016-07-26T16:07:39+01:00On Tuesday 26 July, following the terrorist assault on the Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray in a suburb of Rouen which resulted in the murder of Fr Jacques Hamel, Cardinal Vincent has expressed his horror at the attack in a letter to Archbishop ...Diocese of WestminsterMuslim leaders join Cardinal in prayer following murderous assault in French Churchurn:uuid:cdc1fdd2-6854-1a0f-2739-68d3b5e8b21e2016-07-26T00:00:00+01:002016-07-26T17:49:37+01:00Following the murderous attack on the Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray in France, Muslim leaders joined Cardinal Vincent in condemning the attack and praying for Fr Jacques Hamel and all the victims, and for peace. Together, they write:
'Toge...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Thanks Bishop Richard Chartresurn:uuid:04d526ac-7d35-7f0b-12ed-05cbe7841b392016-07-20T00:00:00+01:002016-07-20T14:05:05+01:00In a letter dated 19 July, 2016, the Rt Rev and Rt Hon Richard Chartres, Bishop of London, announced that he would be retiring in 2017.
In the announcement of his retirement, Bishop Richard Chartres writes: ‘For my part, I have tried to follo...Diocese of WestminsterReligious Leaders Condemn Nice Killingsurn:uuid:b0ce8992-68b6-5cbb-8a8c-ca08bb0511362016-07-15T00:00:00+01:002016-07-15T18:00:12+01:00On 15 July, Cardinal Vincent joined with other religious leaders in issuing a statement condemning the indiscriminate attack on adults and children who were out enjoying the Bastille Day fireworks in Nice. The message reads:
'Last night a terribl...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Sends Condolences to French Community in Londonurn:uuid:aef17548-f3bf-5b2e-98a5-b66237b462432016-07-15T00:00:00+01:002016-07-15T22:13:07+01:00Following the terrorist attack in Nice on Bastille Day, Cardinal Vincent has written to the French community at Notre Dame de France Church to offer his condolences and prayers for the victims. In his letter, the Cardinal writes:
'I write today t...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Praises St Mary's Long Tradition of Catholic Higher Educationurn:uuid:26e178ad-831d-ca84-58e7-fd6b3a8f25802016-07-14T00:00:00+01:002016-07-14T18:40:38+01:00In an address to graduates at St Mary's Degree Ceremony, Cardinal Vincent praised the university's 'long tradition of Catholic Higher Education', explaining that there 'is nothing narrow or insular in this Catholic vision of education. It is open ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Offers Support and Prayers for Theresa Mayurn:uuid:53063625-a9ff-8d44-44b6-f944adb480b32016-07-12T00:00:00+01:002016-07-12T10:36:42+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, today congratulated Theresa May on her imminent appointment as prime minister.
Recognising her judgement, resolve, sens...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent and Bp William Kenney Pray for Peace for South Sudanurn:uuid:9e8b1dfe-c52d-49d0-54f1-7037a0e825892016-07-12T00:00:00+01:002016-07-12T13:12:14+01:00In their statement, they expressed their sorrow at the 'tragedy' of 'severe violence' that has returned to South Sudan and called for violence to cease and that 'people whatever their differences should build a nation of peace'.
The bishops off...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Expresses Shock and Sadness at Baghdad, Dhaka and Medina Attacksurn:uuid:910e58a0-6163-43b2-1cf1-4d7654f08bc62016-07-05T00:00:00+01:002016-07-05T13:19:04+01:00Cardinal Vincent has expressed his horror at the two separate bomb attacks in Baghdad on Saturday 2 July.
Cardinal Vincent said on Monday 4 July: 'I want to express my horror at the suicide bomb attack in the Karada market, late on Saturd...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Expresses Shock at Istanbul Airport Attackurn:uuid:5e690f2d-dcb0-5895-d816-1992ae1846642016-06-29T00:00:00+01:002016-06-29T12:12:03+01:00Following the terrorist attack on Istanbul's Attaturk international airport on Tuesday, 28 June, Cardinal Vincent has writtent to the Archbishop of Istanbul and to the Turkish Ambassador to the UK expressing his shock and offering his condolences....Diocese of WestminsterNo to Racism, Hatred and Division: Cardinal Vincent Calls for Renewed Purposeurn:uuid:756ae7de-ab58-8858-0476-f8544b144a022016-06-28T00:00:00+01:002016-06-30T12:06:35+01:00Cardinal Vincent has released the following statement calling for renewed purpose after the EU referendum vote:
'We all need to reflect on what has been a tumultuous few days and ponder what is needed now.
'Firstly, I am very conscious of th...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Gives Statement Following EU Referendumurn:uuid:1003e64a-9672-a0ae-0e5b-a230951e596b2016-06-24T00:00:00+01:002016-06-24T11:37:33+01:00Cardinal Vincent has given the following statement after the announcement of the EU referendum result to leave the European Union:
'A great tradition of the United Kingdom is to respect the will of the people, expressed at the ballot box. Today...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Stresses Need to Listen to Abuse Survivorsurn:uuid:7891a19a-4c50-1a13-7563-78347b1643ca2016-06-21T00:00:00+01:002016-06-21T17:52:07+01:00Cardinal Vincent has sent a message to the annual Anglophone Safeguarding Conference currently underway in Rome.
He stresses that although much has been done, there's much more to do ‘in both the prevention and response to this crime’.
T...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Asks for Prayers for EU Referendumurn:uuid:748c57e7-0330-79be-5d5e-f020c3f123492016-06-17T00:00:00+01:002016-06-17T17:56:17+01:00In a letter sent to parishes in the diocese on Friday 17 June, Cardinal Vincent has asked that they 'include prayers for the forthcoming EU Referendum' in the celebration of Mass.
Re-iterating the call of the Bishops of England and Wales in April...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Gives Thanks for the Diocese of East Angliaurn:uuid:f588b1af-fc0c-fd94-c5e8-35695ee60ff62016-06-03T00:00:00+01:002016-06-03T20:32:42+01:00At Mass at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich to celebrate the 40
Using the cathedral as the starting point of his reflection, the Cardinal spoke of the reasons to be thankful on this anniversary. Pointing to the images of Ss Felix...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent celebrates Mass for the Jubilee of Priestsurn:uuid:cd67baf8-a04c-c208-7d8b-920247151da12016-06-02T00:00:00+01:002016-06-02T18:04:36+01:00In his homily, the Cardinal looked to the example of the saints whose feast is celebrated today, explaining that ‘their suffering and their faithfulness was in bearing witness to Christ, the one who in his divinity raises our humanity to its ful...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent on Dialogue between Faith Communities and the Stateurn:uuid:c9d265e7-d105-0b71-172f-de352b512dd52016-05-27T00:00:00+01:002016-05-27T14:35:53+01:00Cardinal Vincent called for a broadening of a constructive dialogue between secular authorities and communities of faith to meet today’s challenges, at a symposium on Thomas Becket at Lambeth Palace on the feast of St Augustine of Canterbury, 27...Diocese of WestminsterFacebook Q&A with Cardinal Vincent and Archbishop Justin Welbyurn:uuid:ab74577c-cffe-06df-a3c2-279e6e42d0e52016-05-27T00:00:00+01:002016-05-27T18:50:11+01:00On the feast of St Augustine, 27 May 2016, Cardinal Vincent and Archbishop Justin Welby took part in a live Facebook Q&A from Lambeth Palace. The brief session began with a conversation about unity in a nine-day prayer vigil ahead of Pentecost as ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent and Prince William Unveil the Passage Refurbishmenturn:uuid:df4563d1-6c1b-9486-b4c1-ca653ef53a272016-05-24T00:00:00+01:002016-05-26T12:25:26+01:00On 13 May, Cardinal Vincent and the Duke of Cambridge visited The Passage to launch their newly refurbished building. The Cardinal, who is patron of the charity, thanked all those that support the work of The Passage, particularly the Sisters of C...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Celebrates Matrimony Mass with 700 Couplesurn:uuid:eee48a75-4feb-6a9a-77d7-bdad923c27342016-05-14T00:00:00+01:002016-05-16T09:23:06+01:00On Saturday 14 May, Cardinal Vincent welcomed 700 couples, celebrating over 25,000 years of marriage, to the ninth annual Mass of thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony at Westminster Cathedral at 3pm.
In his homily, the Cardinal reflect...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Welcomes New Mayor of Londonurn:uuid:378aa84c-37bb-afa2-df55-b52dd968eaf02016-05-07T00:00:00+01:002016-05-26T12:33:11+01:00Following on from the announcement that Sadiq Khan was the winner in the London Mayoral Election on Saturday 7 May, Cardinal Vincent issued the following statement:
'I welcome Sadiq Khan as the new Mayor of London. I assure him of my prayers fo...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Welcomes Decision to Resettle More Child Refugeesurn:uuid:00f6498d-8e53-c5ec-5a65-7b615be7b4ed2016-05-05T00:00:00+01:002016-05-26T12:32:31+01:00Following the announcement yesterday by David Cameron that the UK will accept an unspecified number of unaccompanied children who arrives in the EU from Syria, Cardinal Vincent has made the following statement welcoming the decision:
'I...Diocese of Westminster800th Anniversary Vespers for the Order of Preachersurn:uuid:02000169-3dae-e111-bae8-59130c3b6f5c2016-05-03T00:00:00+01:002016-05-03T10:30:35+01:00On Friday 29 April, the feast of St Catherine of Siena, Cardinal Vincent celebrated Vespers in Westminster Cathedral for the culmination of the celebrations for the 800th anniversary of the Order of Preachers. Also in attendance were the Master o...Diocese of WestminsterCelebrating 1050 Years of Christianity in Polandurn:uuid:851b3cc3-70a7-afe5-1554-2aee1f79d65a2016-05-02T00:00:00+01:002016-05-02T13:23:33+01:00On the Sixth Sunday of Easter, 1 May 2016, 1050 years of Christianity in Poland were celebrated with Mass at Ealing Abbey. Cardinal Vincent was the principal celebrant at this joyful and proud occasion for Polish people.
During this year, the b...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Issues Pastoral Letter on Amoris Laetitiaurn:uuid:ff603bc5-6e20-7405-35ac-83235f699b782016-05-01T00:00:00+01:002016-05-01T16:11:20+01:00Cardinal Vincent has issued a Pastoral Letter that was due to be read in all parishes on the Sixth Sunday of Easter, 1 May 2016, on the Pope's Aspotolic Exhortation
In the letter, the Cardinal thanks God that 'this great exhortation has come ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Return of Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help to Public Venerationurn:uuid:539a824c-1e1a-e5ab-8b40-685d581a9b252016-04-27T00:00:00+01:002016-05-26T12:45:35+01:00On Tuesday 26 April Cardinal Vincent visited his titular church in Rome, Sant’ Alfonso, for the 150th anniversary of the return of the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour to public veneration. The celebration began with a procession of the ic...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Welcomes Parliament's Recognition of Atrocities Against Christians and Other Minorities as Genocideurn:uuid:37963b6d-4fd4-9850-0169-21d0425e0e012016-04-22T00:00:00+01:002016-04-22T09:34:37+01:00MPs in the House of Commons have voted overwhelmingly, 278-0, to recognise that Christians, Yazidis, and other ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq and Syria are suffering genocide at the hands of Daesh (also known as ISIS or the so-called Isla...Diocese of WestminsterBishops' Statement on Amoris Laetitiaurn:uuid:c3436d1d-df5a-a65e-fc22-433c2519555b2016-04-15T00:00:00+01:002016-04-15T14:37:38+01:00In a press conference following the plenary meeting of the Bishops of England and Wales, a statement has been released on the Post Synodal Apostolic Exhortation,
The Bishops of England and Wales welcome the Pope’s Exhortation
This Exhort...Diocese of WestminsterBishops' Statement on the EU Referendumurn:uuid:e580003c-cafa-25a1-02ed-49010bc071a02016-04-15T00:00:00+01:002016-04-15T14:33:55+01:00Following the plenary meeting of the Bishops of England and Wales, they have released a statement on the EU referendum:
Reflecting on the forthcoming vote, we recognise the historic nature of this referendum and its implications for future gene...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent in New York for United Nations Anti-Trafficking Eventurn:uuid:58adbabb-c837-880a-8aaa-6d031f062e482016-04-07T00:00:00+01:002016-04-07T09:22:58+01:00A global partnership of law enforcement agencies, Catholic Church organisations and experts from civil society, the Santa Marta Group, takes its fight against human trafficking and modern slavery to the United Nations Headquarters in New York on T...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Calls for Effective International Cooperation to Eliminate Human Traffickingurn:uuid:eb4b199f-3065-7080-64f6-0e0cfaed446e2016-04-07T00:00:00+01:002016-04-08T11:48:50+01:00On 7 April 2016, Cardinal Vincent Nichols addressed delegates at a special event at the United Nations, stressing that the cornerstone of the fight to eradicate human trafficking is effective international cooperation at all levels.
New Sustain...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Prays for Victims of Lahore Attackurn:uuid:85c11191-67f9-23d5-7dc5-a63d48651e782016-03-29T00:00:00+01:002016-03-29T06:39:01+01:00Following the suicide bomb attack on Christians celebrating Easter in Lahore, in which both Christians and Muslims were killed, Cardinal Vincent issued the following statement:
'The perversity of evil knows no bounds. It sinks to a new low of hat...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Reflects on the Light of Christ at the Easter Vigilurn:uuid:20cf6893-3ee8-5199-0970-cfb4b196b8192016-03-27T00:00:00+00:002016-03-29T06:24:26+01:00At the Easter Vigil on 26 March Cardinal Vincent reflected on the light of Christ explaining that, ‘The darkness is real, this week shown most emphatically on the streets of Brussels. The light is strong, overcoming all darkness, as our cer...Diocese of WestminsterCommemoration of the Lord's Passionurn:uuid:f572a7e0-dc8a-a937-ddf9-6d12648457342016-03-25T00:00:00+00:002016-03-26T10:47:01+00:00On Friday 25 March, Good Friday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols marked the Lord’s Passion in central London by attending the Walk of Witness in Westminster and the Wintershall Passion play in Trafalgar Square before celebrating the Solemn Liturgy of t...Diocese of WestminsterCelebration of the Mass of the Last Supper at Westminster Cathedralurn:uuid:6ef53678-2d4c-70d5-bac1-8902d90587892016-03-24T00:00:00+00:002016-03-29T06:17:43+01:00On 24 March, Maundy Thursday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Westminster Cathedral. The Mass remembers Christ’s institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper and the washing of His disciple’s feet. In ...Diocese of WestminsterVespers at Hampton Court: A Personal Reflectionurn:uuid:9c0686a4-e479-0f1c-ef76-605819b0d3982016-03-23T00:00:00+00:002016-03-23T17:05:38+00:00Solemn Vespers were celebrated in The Chapel Royal in Hampton Court Palace on Tuesday 9 February 2016, in all probability for the first time in 450 years.
There were many news reports about this event, concentrating largely on the history of the ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Sends Condolences to Brusselsurn:uuid:20c8155e-d716-fd7b-bcf9-e483d8787b552016-03-22T00:00:00+00:002016-03-22T12:51:51+00:00Following the attacks on Brussels on Tuesday, 22 March, Cardinal Vincent has sent condolences to Archbishop Jozef de Kesel, Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, and Belgian Ambassador Guy Trouveroy.
In the letter to Archbishop de Kesel, the Cardina...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Alongside 300 Priests Renew Priestly Promises at Chrism Massurn:uuid:7eef7f48-2ba3-f4c7-fed0-2706c073e5e22016-03-22T00:00:00+00:002016-03-22T17:09:02+00:00Cardinal Vincent celebrated the Chrism Mass for the diocese at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday 22 March. The Mass was concelebrated by Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, Archbishop Emeritus, the Most Reverend Antonio Mennini, the Apostolic Nuncio...Diocese of WestminsterCelebrating the Bicentenary of the Sisters of Charityurn:uuid:19cfee0e-fa5d-d8df-8e91-7a70770b1c252016-03-15T00:00:00+00:002016-03-15T16:52:18+00:00The Religious Congregation of the Sisters of Charity who founded St Joseph's Hospice in Hackney marked the bicentenary of the foundation of their order by the Venerable Mary Aikenhead with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Vincent at the hospice on 10...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Speaks Alongside Chief Rabbi and Maulana Syed Ali Raza Rizvi at Benedict XVI Lectureurn:uuid:a86fc4de-c7d6-efd8-ac0b-3883c412a0882016-03-09T00:00:00+00:002016-03-09T15:42:14+00:00On Tuesday 8 March Cardinal Vincent hosted the annual Pope Benedict XVI lecture at Archbishop’s House. He was joined by Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Maulana Syed Ali Raza Rizvi who discussed the theme: ‘Living as a creative minority in the U...Diocese of WestminsterGiving thanks for St Maria Micaela and the Adoratricesurn:uuid:981aa09c-73ea-41e3-4f94-25427a807aaa2016-03-07T00:00:00+00:002016-03-08T09:23:08+00:00On the evening of 4 March, a Mass of thanksgiving was held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Simon Stock Church in Kensington to commemorate the 150
The principal celebrant was Cardinal Vincent who paid tribute to Mother Sacramento, as she cho...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Marks Feast of St Josephine Bakhita at Cardinal Pole Schoolurn:uuid:b5093f8d-e0b6-a66f-cf03-eb9b37dd6d0c2016-02-08T00:00:00+00:002016-02-08T14:38:16+00:00On 8 February, the Feast of St Josephine Bakhita, Cardinal Vincent visited Cardinal Pole School in Hackney for a special prayer service. Listen to the Cardinal's speak from the assembly here:
In the audio clip below, Year 7 students from Card...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Pays Tribute to Work of Talitha Kumurn:uuid:13a96c25-bf83-4ad1-1c14-8d458bb8875d2016-02-05T00:00:00+00:002016-02-17T10:09:17+00:00On 30 January, Cardinal Vincent addressed the second international coordinating meeting of Talitha Kum, the international network of consecrated life against trafficking in human persons. The Cardinal expressed his 'admiration for the witness' whi...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Pays Tribute to Albert Gubayurn:uuid:cd6f3cc8-260d-ae1e-ab19-851c8e376a172016-02-05T00:00:00+00:002016-02-08T10:28:24+00:00Cardinal Vincent paid tribute to the Catholic Philanthropist Arthur Gubay who died on 5 January 2016 on the day that the Arthur Gubay Charitable Foundation announced it expected to make £10 million in donations to charities annually.
Accordi...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Speaks About Combatting Online Terrorist Recruitment of Young Peopleurn:uuid:eda0b3a5-e4e7-b2c3-85c9-06d80adbe42b2016-01-28T00:00:00+00:002016-01-27T16:29:49+00:00On 28 January, Cardinal Vincent addressed the CATSC/CES Secondary Leaders’ Conference in London.
In his speech he talked about the increasing use of social media by terrorist groups to recruit young people. He said: ‘What was most chilling ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent to Celebrate First Catholic Service at Hampton Court Palace in Over 450 Yearsurn:uuid:f95161f9-f4e1-2a33-fd56-2a634b3184ff2016-01-06T00:00:00+00:002016-01-11T14:41:59+00:00Cardinal Vincent will celebrate Vespers in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace on Tuesday 9 February. He will be joined by the Bishop of London, Dean of the Chapel Royal, who will give the homily.
Vespers will be dedicated to St John the B...Diocese of WestminsterNews of Great Joy: Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedralurn:uuid:32f28930-60b9-8f3b-55d0-79881e8a975e2015-12-25T00:00:00+00:002015-12-25T00:03:41+00:00Cardinal Vincent celebrated Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedral this Christmas Eve 2015.
In his homily, he focused on the scene at the crib and its significance for all, especially in this Year of Mercy.
In his homily, he focused on ...Diocese of WestminsterThe True Heart of the Christmas Gifturn:uuid:37b36e10-cd4e-aaff-e621-9aa509d078ed2015-12-22T00:00:00+00:002016-02-03T11:10:54+00:00Writing in the Telegraph on 19 December, Cardinal Vincent Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent and the Prince of Wales Offer Prayers for Middle Eastern Christians at Advent Receptionurn:uuid:88c0f1a6-9a49-bba6-4671-10fe362b6f5f2015-12-17T00:00:00+00:002015-12-17T17:08:17+00:00Representatives from the Chaldean Catholic, Syriac Catholic, Maronite Catholic, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic and Greek Catholic Melkit
The Prince of Wales told the gathering of his visits to the region and the testimonies he had heard fr...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Thanks Police for their Courage and Vigilanceurn:uuid:49c29094-7cbd-0eb3-d686-5c950183ea5c2015-12-16T00:00:00+00:002015-12-16T17:24:10+00:00In a homily given at the Metropolitan Police Carol Service in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 15 December 2015, Cardinal Nichols thanked the Metropolitan Police for their ‘vigilance’ and ‘courage’.
Comparing them to St Joseph in his role a...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Explains the Year of Mercyurn:uuid:4573ae64-ec54-b3ae-e8ad-fb87186345352015-12-15T00:00:00+00:002015-12-15T12:07:04+00:00In the interview he explained that ‘Pope Francis from his very first words has wanted to draw our attention to that depth of God’s love for us that becomes his mercy for us when he sees us make a mess of things’. Consequently, the Holy Fathe...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Farm Streeturn:uuid:ebca3203-4c1d-32fa-963d-2d496dcc25692015-12-11T00:00:00+00:002015-12-18T12:28:12+00:00On Tuesday 8 December parishioners at Farm Street were joined by Cardinal Vincent to celebrate their 50th anniversary year. The church officially became a parish of the Diocese of Westminster on 8 December 1965.
The Mass also celebrated reaching ...Diocese of WestminsterNotre Dame de France Celebrates 150 Yearsurn:uuid:b7b498d9-bc53-93c3-aba3-399ae6a19ddb2015-12-09T00:00:00+00:002015-12-09T12:44:37+00:00The parish of Notre Dame de France, the French church in Leicester Square, has rounded out a year of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of its foundation with a Solemn Mass on Sunday 6 December.
Cardinal Vincent was the principal celebr...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent's Statement on ISIS in Iraq and Syriaurn:uuid:743feed9-10cb-c952-cbd4-6e98f6f0951f2015-12-02T00:00:00+00:002015-12-02T13:12:07+00:00Cardinal Vincent has issued a statement on the same day that Parliament is expected to vote on strikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. In his statement, the Cardinal said:
'Effective action is necessary to stop the grave harm being inflicted by I...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Gives Advent Reflection to Parliamenturn:uuid:aacc3deb-219a-3e82-b070-f966cfe0e7762015-12-01T00:00:00+00:002015-12-02T10:44:46+00:00Cardinal Vincent is due to give an Advent Reflection at the Palace of Westminster on 2 December, the same day as Parliament is expected to vote extending air strikes to Syria.
Speaking of Advent as 'the time of our reflection on the coming of...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's Year of Mercy Advent Reflectionurn:uuid:0316620e-a811-9936-7d42-4862ec3665cb2015-12-01T00:00:00+00:002015-12-08T14:20:46+00:00Cardinal Vincent has recorded an Advent reflection with the Year of Mercy at its heart.
In the reflection, Cardinal Vincent speaks about Pope Francis' calling of the Year of Mercy as a 'wonderful gift, a marvellous inspiration to get us t...Diocese of WestminsterSt Edmund's College Chapel Centenaryurn:uuid:1b91cd39-7d82-6a50-eeea-a231d6d31daa2015-11-19T00:00:00+00:002015-11-19T13:34:15+00:00On Friday 13 November, Cardinal Vincent joined the community at St Edmund's College Cambridge at Solemn Vespers to open the centenary celebrations of the college's Chapel, which is unique among contemporary Cambridge college chapels in being the o...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Condemns Paris Attacksurn:uuid:42b05a7b-c1f7-8dea-3f8b-8e9aaec1f7e52015-11-14T00:00:00+00:002015-11-15T14:40:09+00:00In the wake of the previous evening's attacks in Paris which left many dead, Cardinal Vincent condemned the killings and offered his prayers. In a statement released 14 November he said:
'This morning I wish to express my horror at the events t...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Gives Thanks for Gift of Scriptureurn:uuid:4d1caebf-110e-47e9-5470-7980a38364dd2015-11-10T00:00:00+00:002015-11-11T13:50:59+00:00On the 50th anniversary of
In the address, he explained that
Speaking of the document he said: 'Revelation comes through Scripture and Tradition. This was the real storm centre in the preparation of this constitution.' Asking which takes p...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Praises Catholic Charitiesurn:uuid:52c2b1b5-5c6a-1fb6-1c0c-731564a9e1282015-11-04T00:00:00+00:002015-11-11T13:52:37+00:00The Cardinal said that Catholic charities contribute towards building 'a community and a society which offers opportunity to all, and the wherewithal to build a life and a livelihood'.
He recognised the work of CSAN along with Caritas France t...Diocese of WestminsterPastoral Letter Following the Synod on the Mission and Vocation of the Familyurn:uuid:41b6b46e-73d8-f760-f028-037a8d2a97ac2015-11-01T00:00:00+00:002015-11-01T13:03:53+00:00Cardinal Vincent has written a pastoral letter reflecting on the synod and the importance of the family to be read out in parishes this Sunday, the Solemnity of All Saints.
In the letter Cardinal Vincent spoke of the work of the synod which c...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Gives His Reflections Following the Synodurn:uuid:c8398444-1ddd-4b98-d307-beff5b617a862015-10-29T00:00:00+00:002015-10-29T12:58:06+00:00Cardinal Vincent gave a press conference in London following the Ordinary Synod on the Family in Rome. He was also joined by Bishop Peter Doyle of Northampton. The press conference is available to listen to here, or a summary can be read below.
...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Speaks about the 50th Anniversary of the Synod of Bishopsurn:uuid:595d15e1-1005-3759-13b4-ead8ef481a9e2015-10-20T00:00:00+01:002015-10-20T16:54:11+01:00As the Synod on the Family nears an end, Cardinal Vincent has said that ‘the pieces of the synod are now coming together’ in an update from Rome.
On Tuesday 20 October, the small groups finished their discussions on the third section of the w...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Gives Half Time Update on Synodurn:uuid:a5ab5e4d-a64a-b206-2379-203ad57fd50c2015-10-16T00:00:00+01:002015-10-16T11:39:53+01:00At the half way point of the Ordinary Synod on the Family, Cardinal Vincent has given an update from Rome about the progress and themes being discussed at the synod.
He explained the important discussion of mercy that has been taking place at the...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Speaks at Synod Press Conferenceurn:uuid:cdfa8061-392c-0554-2d16-08650ca413ac2015-10-15T00:00:00+01:002015-10-24T08:40:26+01:00On 14 October Cardinal Vincent spoke at the midday Vatican press briefing on the synod on the family.
He spoke initially about the interplay between the plenary sessions of the synod and the small group discussions which he feels gives the syno...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent reflects on progress made by the Synodurn:uuid:1784ce7f-4953-1a4f-6e7c-75f0c4c466912015-10-12T00:00:00+01:002015-10-12T16:45:28+01:00Moving into the second week of the synod, Cardinal Vincent has reflected on the progress of the first week and the work of his small group.
In total the Cardinal estimated that they had heard 190 individual contributions in the first week. This...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent elected Moderator of English small groupurn:uuid:cc8590f3-24bb-e081-cd55-6c6f6789784f2015-10-07T00:00:00+01:002015-10-07T14:14:37+01:00In an update after the second day of the Synod, clip Cardinal Vincent reflects on how important the work of the small groups is. He has been elected moderator of an English group of 27 to 28 members. He stresses that this Ordinary Synod, compared ...Diocese of WestminsterAt the First Day of the Synodurn:uuid:5f5d9c57-2b18-0c82-4819-e233523a35282015-10-06T00:00:00+01:002015-10-06T14:46:35+01:00On the first day of synod proceedings, Cardinal Vincent gave an overview of the synod and some of the themes that emerged from the day’s presentations.
As the Cardinal explains, the group heard from individual bishops who explained their conc...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Invites Legal Professionals to Be 'Missionaries of Mercy'urn:uuid:53bdd545-a6e2-580f-7c91-92a42572cbc62015-10-01T00:00:00+01:002015-10-12T11:34:44+01:00Taking as his starting point the sending of the Holy Spirit, the Cardinal explained that the Holy Spirit ‘manifests God’s justice’ and ‘also testifies to God’s mercy, and continues to make present that mercy in our lives’.
He went o...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Reflects ahead of Synod on the Familyurn:uuid:b102fc32-04d1-6e35-6872-c725f21ef5152015-09-28T00:00:00+01:002015-09-28T15:54:01+01:00On 22 September, Cardinal Vincent gave a press conference to set the context for the forthcoming Synod on the Family and to reflect on the some of the responses he received to the consultation with the faithful.
To listen
It was his fee...Diocese of WestminsterSt Bernard’s Northolt Marks 50th Anniversaryurn:uuid:6e98ca3a-58a7-6e24-262f-529b6c73e9e92015-09-22T00:00:00+01:002015-09-29T13:39:40+01:00On 20 September, a Mass of thanksgiving was celebrated at
St Bernard’s Church Northolt in thanksgiving for 50 years of sacramental life at the church. Cardinal Vincent was the principal celebrant, along with Parish Priest Fr James Neal, previous...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent sends Congratulations to the Dalai Lama on his 80th Birthdayurn:uuid:98baa329-b0de-418c-b497-6c19f4abd14b2015-09-21T00:00:00+01:002015-09-21T13:54:41+01:00It is a joy and a privilege to offer my greetings and good wishes to the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 80th birthday and, at the same time to congratulate the Buddhist Society on their 90th anniversary. I do this on behalf of the Catholic Chur...Diocese of WestminsterWhite City Celebrates Diamond Jubilee of Parishurn:uuid:440ad3a2-a2cd-7893-56f4-81aebcf602682015-09-21T00:00:00+01:002015-09-29T13:41:39+01:00On 19 September, White City celebrated multiple anniversaries. It was the Diamond Jubilee of the parish, as well as the Golden Jubilee of Our Lady of Fatima Church and St John XXIII Primary School. Cardinal Vincent was the principal celebrant of a...Diocese of WestminsterCall for Solidarity with Christian Communities of Holy Landurn:uuid:111386c8-a775-8427-6b12-db7c1018d5a32015-09-16T00:00:00+01:002015-09-16T18:22:27+01:00The European bishops visited the Christian communities in Nazareth, Mil'ya (a town near the Israeli-Lebanese border) and Bethlehem, to hear first-hand the experiences, joys and sufferings of Christian families living there. They also met with Pale...Diocese of WestminsterThe Exaltation of the Crossurn:uuid:a1dc8900-7bfd-632c-f53a-cff938ef52f52015-09-14T00:00:00+01:002015-09-14T13:07:23+01:00In Galilee on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, 14 September 2015, Cardinal Vincent gave a homily on the true glory of the Cross.
Speaking of Golgotha, the Cardinal said: 'It is from there that the Cross of Jesus shines forth across all...Diocese of WestminsterLoyal Address to HM the Queen on her Reignurn:uuid:df6e69b2-43a2-c39c-37cf-fb5be93e59ce2015-09-09T00:00:00+01:002015-09-09T15:40:45+01:00On 9 September, Queen Elizabeth became the longest reigning monarch in British history, with her reign surpassing that of Queen Victoria. To mark the occasion, on behalf of Catholics in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent has sent the following Lo...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent and Faith Leaders Express Concern about Assisted Suicide Billurn:uuid:55fd93c7-7f76-540c-6295-04820661a0af2015-09-07T00:00:00+01:002015-09-07T11:20:42+01:00Cardinal Vincent has joined with other faith leaders to express concern about the assisted suicide bill that is due to be debated before Parliament on 11 September.
The letter, which has Cardinal Vincent and Church of England Archbishop Jusin W...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Urges Action on Refugee Crisisurn:uuid:52f50f81-1a44-ef9f-4769-ea7254e8df6f2015-09-07T00:00:00+01:002015-09-07T15:50:07+01:00Cardinal Vincent has issued a statement on the refugee crisis today, in which he says:
'The Catholic Church in England and Wales will respond to Pope Francis' challenge to be generous in supporting people who have been forced to flee their home...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Speaks in Support of Asylum Seekersurn:uuid:1fde6dd3-222a-a290-2391-c6148ee602a62015-09-04T00:00:00+01:002015-09-04T12:07:54+01:00As the human tragedy of the asylum seekers arriving at Europe's borders continued to unfold, Cardinal Vicent spoke to ITV news on 2 September about the crisis.
During the interview, the Cardinal shared that members of the British public had tol...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent and Chief Rabbi Visit Pope Francisurn:uuid:8f37dc03-30da-460c-4fc2-78cf127c9bd52015-09-04T00:00:00+01:002015-09-06T12:38:54+01:00On 4 September, Cardinal Vincent and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis visited the Vatican for a private audience with Pope Francis to discuss faith relations ahead of the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the seminal declaration of how the Catholic Chu...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Calls on Catholics to Contact their MPs ahead of Assisted Suicide Billurn:uuid:6aa149b7-5fd3-c49b-db1e-01bc316bbd4d2015-09-01T00:00:00+01:002015-09-01T19:28:44+01:00The Cardinal warns that the intrinsic value of each human life will be undermined if assisted suicide were to be legalised by this Bill, with some lives being seen as worth less than others. It would also fundamentally change the “do no harm” ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Sends Condolences to Family of Fr Raymond Leggeurn:uuid:8a16749d-7b23-e732-26e0-bd3149b83d4d2015-08-26T00:00:00+01:002015-08-26T18:47:58+01:00Upon hearing of the sudden death of Fr Raymond Legge on 25 August in South Africa, Cardinal Vincent has written to Cardinal Wilfred Napier to thank him for the pastoral care shown. At the same time he has sent a message of greeting and condolence ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent says we should both cherish life and embrace natural deathurn:uuid:62859dae-9835-b2fc-41e8-bb6468884ef92015-07-26T00:00:00+01:002015-08-03T17:14:44+01:00In a homily delivered in Lourdes on the Day for Life, the day on which the Church celebrates and affirms life from conception to its natural end, Cardinal Vincent said that we should both cherish life and embrace natural death.
Affirming that...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent calls for Religious Belief to be Respected as Vital Resourceurn:uuid:e45313a9-b8ba-f172-b87f-b85e6e1a7c472015-07-22T00:00:00+01:002015-07-27T11:01:36+01:00Cardinal Vincent called for religious belief to’ be respected and seen as a vital resource’ in a sermon delivered at the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London.
The Cardinal said: ‘Whenever the state sees itself, or...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Gives Thanks for 600 Years of Bridgettine Witnessurn:uuid:6c1949bd-0567-790f-2a04-ab91f386f0932015-07-20T00:00:00+01:002015-07-20T15:03:04+01:00Cardinal Vincent gave gave thanks for 600 years of Bridgittine witness in an ecumenical service to commemorate the anniversary of the foundation of Syon Abbey on 19 July 2015 at Syon Park.
Joined by the Christian communities in Isleworth and Br...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Calls on Faithful to Share the Joy of the Gospelurn:uuid:d42f0ba8-a995-ae4d-ca49-a44850a5172b2015-07-11T00:00:00+01:002015-07-14T15:49:42+01:00Cardinal Vincent led the National Evangelisation Conference in Birmingham on the Feast of St Benedict, 11 July 2015. In his capacity as the leader of the Church in England and Wales, he gave a rousing keynote speech to an enthusiastic audience gat...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Remembers the Victims of the London Bombingsurn:uuid:f1b089a0-7263-0c69-bf3b-925cfb5b72dd2015-07-07T00:00:00+01:002015-07-08T10:31:26+01:00Cardinal Vincent attended the Service of Remembrance at St Paul’s Cathedral on 7 July. Speaking about the day, he said:
'Today is a day of sadness for many as we remember the victims of the terrorist attacks in London 10 years ago. It is also...Diocese of WestminsterCatholic Church and IOM build on cooperation in combating human slaveryurn:uuid:97d38d02-8ebf-1e1b-3618-e06f43280e172015-07-03T00:00:00+01:002015-07-03T12:56:47+01:00The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and the IOM began collaborating four years ago and the memorandum of understanding signed on 30 June 2015 develops that partnership by enhancing the project on training and awareness-raising....Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Reflects on What Makes Us Humanurn:uuid:75dc7122-ff4b-1797-07a3-e99129d0ea8e2015-07-01T00:00:00+01:002015-07-14T17:22:21+01:00Cardinal Vincent joined Jeremy Vine on 1 July to speak about what makes us human. Prior to the conversation about his early family life, he began by reflecting on the power of tears to express so much.
The full broadcast of the programme can ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Conveys Message from Pope to Inclusive Capitalism Conferenceurn:uuid:82e50f82-77f8-6c09-f1ed-92b16ca6b1032015-06-26T00:00:00+01:002015-07-02T13:43:43+01:00On 26 June at the Second International Conference on Inclusive Capitalism at Mansion House, Cardinal Vincent gave the opening remarks to leaders from business, finance and public policy who were gathered to consider how global economic syste...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Welcomes Pope Francis' New Encyclicalurn:uuid:d6448aeb-fdf0-bcb7-aec4-e40508e732022015-06-18T00:00:00+01:002015-07-01T17:03:45+01:00On 18 June, Cardinal VincentDiocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Visits Tilbury Docks to See Work of AoSurn:uuid:1eda86f4-983c-b53f-b86e-d0db3f0516a92015-06-17T00:00:00+01:002015-06-17T16:30:33+01:00As he did this, some of the 22 crew members who had gathered to meet him took photos to send back to their families in the Philippines, Singapore and Myanmar. They had never had a Cardinal on board before.
Cardinal Vincent was in the port of Tilb...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Speaks about Generative Capacities for Hopeurn:uuid:a6f38289-14e1-3a1f-1210-efc670234fd42015-06-17T00:00:00+01:002015-06-18T18:36:52+01:00On 17 June 2015, Cardinal Vincent gave the opening address at the RSA (the Royal Society for the encouragements of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) on the topic of finding generative capacities of hope. Also speaking was Richard Sennett, Professor...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Prays for Polish Community on 1050th Anniversary of Baptism of Polandurn:uuid:e8d4bc0a-f767-fa50-9692-e3959a63eb2e2015-06-06T00:00:00+01:002015-06-06T11:08:50+01:00On 6 June 2015, as members of the Polish community gather to pray at St John the Evangelist Church in Putney, Cardinal Vincent reassured them of his prayers:
'I am pleased to be able send you my greetings on the occasion of this prayer gatherin...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Sees St Augustine as Fine Patron for Communicationsurn:uuid:eb2d8e47-a75a-8fb1-f6b5-a75ba90002102015-05-28T00:00:00+01:002015-05-28T17:40:05+01:00On the Feast Day of St Augustine of Canterbury, Cardinal Vincent Nichols adopted St Augustine as a ‘fine patron’ for the work of communications.
In his homily at the Communications Day Mass at St Patrick’s in Soho, London, the Cardinal said...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Installed as First Chancellor of St Mary's Universityurn:uuid:5cf3d792-89e0-d3e2-ab27-c29c668fc5992015-05-27T00:00:00+01:002015-05-27T17:04:03+01:00Cardinal Vincent was installed as the inaugural Chancellor of St Mary's University, Twickenham, on 27 May 2015 during a special service of Vespers at Westminster Cathedral.
During the Rite of Installation, Bishop Richard Moth, Chair of Governor...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Celebrates Thanksgiving Mass for the Sacrament of Matrimonyurn:uuid:834a02fc-c8fa-ac9a-12b0-6e800a36f03d2015-05-23T00:00:00+01:002015-05-28T15:35:51+01:00On Saturday 23 May Cardinal Vincent celebrated a special Mass in thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony in Westminster Cathedral at 3pm.
Over 500 couples were present who were celebrating significant anniversaries, of whom 132 were celebra...Diocese of WestminsterChurches Together Presidents Express Sorrow at Violence to Christiansurn:uuid:872d8ab6-5c15-d90b-9d4d-24011aafeee72015-05-21T00:00:00+01:002015-05-21T11:09:25+01:00The Presidents of Churches Together in England, which includes Cardinal Vincent, have expressed their deep sorrow at the alarming increase in violence and murder against Christians in many parts of the world following their meeting on 13 May. Rece...Diocese of WestminsterAscension of the Lord: 'Festival of unfolding of our destiny'urn:uuid:b4543b20-bb6b-042e-97b5-52f93d75dd272015-05-18T00:00:00+01:002015-05-18T14:17:21+01:00On Sunday 17 May, Cardinal Vincent preached the homily at the Mass of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord at Our Lady of the Assumption, Warwick Street.
Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent on God's Gift of Mercyurn:uuid:d408897c-c325-a3f2-85fe-c0ec958e9de02015-05-11T00:00:00+01:002015-05-11T14:23:14+01:00Cardinal Vincent set the theme by saying that, ‘with great attentiveness to our Holy Father, we are all to think deeply about what is meant by the mercy of God and about how it enters our lives and about all that this mercy asks of us.’
H...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Congratulates Prime Minister David Cameronurn:uuid:d8abb880-cb0f-629b-4853-d8b96e4b6af22015-05-09T00:00:00+01:002015-05-09T21:12:18+01:00Following the result of Thursday's General Election, Cardinal Vincent sent his congratulations to Prime Minister David Cameron, saying: 'I send my congratulations to Prime Minister David Cameron on the result of yesterday’s General Election. Hi...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Congratulates Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the Birth of Princess Charlotteurn:uuid:161a7f6b-a102-3027-a94e-c34c911f45432015-05-05T00:00:00+01:002015-05-05T11:23:05+01:00Following the birth of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Cardinal Vincent sent a letter of congratulations to Kensington Palace:
Your Royal Highnesses,
On behalf of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference o...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Condemns Murder of 300 Yazidisurn:uuid:f1717d95-fb48-be4a-61ca-e0f7f78de4c02015-05-05T00:00:00+01:002015-05-05T15:09:00+01:00Cardinal Vincent has made a statement condemning the murder of 300 Yazidis by Islamic State militants near Mosul in Iraq:
"I am deeply shocked by the brutal murder of these peace-loving people. The Yazidis I met in our recent visit to Erbil imp...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent on Listening to the Lord's Callurn:uuid:1971fab7-f966-909d-e062-e1e32d6b02862015-04-26T00:00:00+01:002015-04-26T13:29:03+01:00On the same weekend as we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, Cardinal Vincent spoke about hearing the Lord's call in each of our lives.
On Saturday 25 April, at a Confirmation Mass at St Mary and St Michael's Church in Commercial Road in East Lond...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent: 'Christians Are Essential to Middle East Mosaic and Future'urn:uuid:17121d17-01f5-7cc1-b81d-61375dd273662015-04-14T00:00:00+01:002015-04-21T18:31:54+01:00The delegation led by the Cardinal was hosted by Archbishop Bashar Warda, the Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil who visited Westminster recently.
The Cardinal described how 125,000 people had arrived in Erbil overnight in August last year after flee...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Celebrates Mass with Christians in Erbilurn:uuid:8468ba42-2347-a394-ea59-6c23378c7fb62015-04-13T00:00:00+01:002015-04-21T18:40:28+01:00During his visit to Erbil, Cardinal Vincent joined Archbishop Bashar Warda and the Chaldean community in the celebration of Mass in the Cathedral of St Joseph on Sunday 12 April, markedas the 'First Sunday' in the Chaldean calendar.
The Cardina...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Visits Christians in Erbilurn:uuid:07bc6e8a-6a74-94a0-97fd-055a71d4a51c2015-04-12T00:00:00+01:002015-04-21T17:42:19+01:00In solidarity with the tens of thousands of Iraqi Christians who have been driven out of their homes and lands, Cardinal Vincent is visiting these Erbil this weekend.
In his Easter Vigil Homily last week the Cardinal spoke of “the wretchednes...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Witnesses to the Plight of Iraqi Christiansurn:uuid:548c28e7-e55d-7785-ab69-059649bcabdc2015-04-12T00:00:00+01:002015-04-14T11:00:53+01:00On a visit to Erbil on Divine Mercy Sunday, Cardinal Vincent has spoken to ITV about the plight of Iraqi Christians who have been displaced from their homes and lands.
During the trip, Cardinal Vincent visited Christians living in a refugee c...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Celebrates Easter Vigil with Message of Hopeurn:uuid:e1f16638-50c8-4e9c-f405-4eac7baa80622015-04-04T00:00:00+01:002015-04-04T23:59:37+01:00The Cardinal went on to say, ‘from that original fire has come a single light, inextinguishable even by death, a light that has spread among us, from one to another, filling this place, becoming the Church. The light is Christ risen from the dea...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Celebrates Good Friday in Central Londonurn:uuid:969fc9d3-0ff4-09d8-2cdb-977fc3f4f09e2015-04-03T00:00:00+01:002015-04-04T18:46:25+01:00At 12pm, Cardinal Vincent took part in a Walk of Witness with other Christians along Victoria Street, from Methodist Central Hall and Westminster Abbey to Westminster Cathedral.
The procession was led by a man carrying a Cross, symbolising Chri...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Celebrates Mass of the Lord's Supperurn:uuid:612e7cdb-4022-9144-fafe-4950abb8e3852015-04-02T00:00:00+01:002015-04-03T14:18:38+01:00On 2 April, Maundy Thursday, Cardinal Vincent celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Cathedral. The Mass remembered Christ’s institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper and the washing of His disciple’s feet. In commemoration of...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Welcomes Modern Slavery Acturn:uuid:4be7281e-4113-f055-a804-7b99e92a5bc92015-03-26T00:00:00+00:002015-04-08T11:05:49+01:00On 26 March, Royal Assent was given to the Modern Slavery Act 2015. In a statement issued on the day, Cardinal Vincent said:
'I welcome the Modern Slavery Act 2015 as the Bill receives Royal Assent today. While no Act can cover everything in th...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Celebrates Requiem Mass for King Richard IIIurn:uuid:c1ba996b-3c7c-24b1-93f0-7671db9e44bf2015-03-23T00:00:00+00:002015-03-24T13:41:49+00:00On Monday 23 March, Cardinal Vincent celebrated a Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of King Richard III at Holy Cross Priory in Leicester. Coming three days ahead of the King's re-interment at Leicester Cathedral, the Mass was concelebrated ...Diocese of WestminsterReception of Remains of King Richard IIIurn:uuid:9be9a8f6-32c8-6b54-7013-770a73c3a4be2015-03-22T00:00:00+00:002015-03-23T17:22:24+00:00On Sunday 22 March, Cardinal Vincent preached at a service of Compline for the reception of the remains of King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral.
Cardinal Vincent joined Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as well as representatives of othe...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Preaches at Oscar Romero Ecumenical Serviceurn:uuid:c32bcf23-7b38-4faa-08ef-db6ce9c960432015-03-21T00:00:00+00:002015-03-23T22:13:07+00:00On 21 March, Cardinal Vincent delivered the homily at an ecumenical service at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, to mark the 35
Cardinal Vincent attributed the strength of love and devotion for Archbishop Romero to his dedication to he...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal joins Religious Leaders to Pray for the Nation Ahead of General Electionurn:uuid:d451202a-63fc-b5b0-cca1-166c5c7c83162015-03-20T00:00:00+00:002015-03-24T11:42:50+00:00Open prayer from the Pentecostal tradition was followed by a sung Orthodox liturgy. The Archbishop of Canterbury led the Litany for Reconciliation from Coventry Cathedral and the Cardinal led Midday Prayer. All the religious leaders in turn offere...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Opens New School and Family Centre in Poplarurn:uuid:17273850-50e2-bdbf-1558-112600f52e272015-03-19T00:00:00+00:002015-04-01T11:34:04+01:00On 19 March, pupils, staff and guests from the Diocese and local area gathered to celebrate the opening of Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School and the St Francis Family Centre in Poplar. Cardinal Vincent celebrated Mass in the school ha...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Welcomes Archbishop of Erbilurn:uuid:3d754a97-5307-7cf0-874b-c710a7bb49fd2015-02-13T00:00:00+00:002015-02-17T10:40:01+00:00Cardinal Vincent met with Archbishop Bashar during the latter’s visit to the UK to ask for additional humanitarian help and protection for Iraqi Christians fleeing Isil attacks. The Archbishop was accompanied on this visit by a delegation that i...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Condemns Sexual Violence in Warfareurn:uuid:c1c3bac8-fd6e-fae0-73c5-8b61fdd7365f2015-02-10T00:00:00+00:002015-02-10T17:13:36+00:00Cardinal Vincent addressed the Inter-faith Consultation Conference at Lancaster House on 9 February on the theme of 'mobilising faith communities in ending sexual violence in conflict'.
In his address, the Cardinal called the use of sexual vi...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Joins Celebration at Maronite Churchurn:uuid:3aacee17-c64b-27c8-c7bb-58a6088872c32015-02-09T00:00:00+00:002015-02-10T09:39:54+00:00Cardinal Vincent joined the Maronite community at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in London for the celebration of their Eucharistic Liturgy on Sunday 8 February, the Feast of St Maroun.
It was the first time that a bishop of the Diocese has been pr...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Writes to Archbishop of Paris Following Terrorist Attacksurn:uuid:0fbc697c-81e5-f035-a9a0-19f3ecdfd2822015-01-09T00:00:00+00:002015-01-09T15:03:57+00:00Cardinal Vincent has written to His Eminence Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, on 9 January expressing his condolences and offering his prayers for the French community following the attack on the offices of French sati...Diocese of WestminsterPastoral Letter: The Gift of Marriage and Family Lifeurn:uuid:e4d4e8a1-a046-ecc6-4fb2-f4eb87a491542014-12-27T00:00:00+00:002019-07-30T13:16:00+01:00On the Feast of the Holy Family, Cardinal Vincent has issued a pastoral letter to be read out in all parishes on 27th and 28th December 2014.
In the letter, Cardinal Vincent invites all the faithful to 'ponder and pray over all the challenges a...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Urges All to 'Open Our Eyes to the Vulnerable'urn:uuid:a963d394-fe84-6aea-d000-56ae6ac95bbd2014-12-25T00:00:00+00:002014-12-25T13:30:06+00:00In an interview with Clare Balding on BBC2's Good Morning Christmas on Christmas Day said that he chose to focus on the vulnerable in his homily. He explained that his inspiration came from looking at the Crib, at the vulnerability of the Infant J...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Invites All to 'Come to the Crib'urn:uuid:1a98f02d-a6e5-124a-8226-45b9c88435382014-12-24T00:00:00+00:002014-12-25T13:28:21+00:00Cardinal Vincent celebrated Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Christmas Eve.
In his homily, the Cardinal spoke of the radical kingship of Jesus and His rule of love. He said, 'The rule of love is promulgated through vulnerability!'
H...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent's Christmas Message for 2014urn:uuid:168f890c-1f36-49ec-0f76-b222536e0edf2014-12-23T00:00:00+00:002014-12-23T10:58:55+00:00Sitting by the Nativity scene in Archbishop's House, Cardinal Vincent delivers his Christmas message for 2014 about the opening arms of the Baby Jesus in the Manger.Diocese of WestminsterSanta Marta Group Holds Second Trafficking Conferenceurn:uuid:b2672853-e490-a251-a17f-2a8a583f0c312014-12-08T00:00:00+00:002014-12-09T09:14:27+00:00The Santa Marta Group, led by Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe and Cardinal Vincent, is an alliance of international police chiefs and bishops from around the world working together with civil society to eradicate human traf...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Celebrates Mass to Open Year of Consecrated Lifeurn:uuid:d6aeab0b-675e-72db-f846-cbc4bc27de882014-12-01T00:00:00+00:002014-12-01T23:05:45+00:00Cardinal Vincent celebrated a Mass to inaugurate the Year of Consecrated Life on Saturday 29 November at Westminster Cathedral. Concelebrating were Bishop John Sherrington and priests from the Diocese.
Cardinal Vincent began his homily by refle...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Visits Gazaurn:uuid:15969d37-5fee-e703-25b5-c109fbd477112014-11-24T00:00:00+00:002014-11-24T16:39:17+00:00Cardinal Vincent took time out from the diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land on Sunday 23 November to visit the Catholic parish in Gaza. He celebrated Mass and met parishioners in Gaza City. Of the 1.8 million residents of Gaza, only 150 are Catho...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Addresses CMA Conference for Healthcare Studentsurn:uuid:dd0e314b-99b5-5956-8e28-47b2165fa64a2014-11-08T00:00:00+00:002014-11-09T14:51:09+00:00The inaugural Catholic Medical Association Conference for Healthcare Students took place at Wesminster Cathedral Hall on 8 November. The opening address was given by Cardinal Vincent who spoke on the new evangelization, following the example set b...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal calls on Parliament to take a lead from Catholic social actionurn:uuid:3e9aa66a-3a42-9114-8010-8a2d00e2f6872014-11-06T00:00:00+00:002014-11-06T17:04:47+00:00In his address, the Cardinal called on MPs and Lords to learn from the Church’s hands-on approach to tackling the reality of poverty in the UK through its many charities, such as CSAN, the SVP and the Cardinal Hume Centre.
He said: ‘A cruci...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal's Written Intervention for the Extraordinary Synodurn:uuid:70b5a383-e0a1-4340-d0c4-9729561d3fcb2014-10-30T00:00:00+00:002014-10-30T10:50:55+00:00INTERVENTION TEXT
III Extraordinary General Synod of Bishops: Pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization
5 to 19 October 2014
A fruitful context for the discussions of this Synod is provided by three parables in Ch...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Issues a Pastoral Letter on the Synod on the Familyurn:uuid:2012b653-08b9-139b-0e97-e78dea941b582014-10-25T00:00:00+01:002014-10-25T19:57:44+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols has issued a pastoral letter reflecting on the recent Synod to be read out in all parishes in Westminster at Masses this weekend.
In the letter, Cardinal Vincent explains that the Synod ‘was about the pastoral care th...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal holds Press Conference to Reflect on the Family Synodurn:uuid:bc0943ba-2979-2a4b-68fd-e0e74d5245452014-10-21T00:00:00+01:002014-10-22T14:09:05+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols held a press conference at the Bishops' Conference on 21 October 2014 to reflect on the Extraordinary Synod on the Family which was held in Rome between 5-19 October. Fr Manuel Dorantes, who works for the Vatican Press Of...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Shares Insight at the Closing of the Synodurn:uuid:280cfa35-a70f-3431-bbe1-13a7e30ad6032014-10-20T00:00:00+01:002014-10-20T13:34:55+01:00The Cardinal described a ‘vigorous synod’ with a ‘dramatic ending’ after the production of the final document and the voting process on whether to accept all 60 of its paragraphs.
He went on to praise Pope Francis for saying that he will ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Comments on Synod Mid-term Reporturn:uuid:ad5dae55-24f3-25dc-d10c-e67a600a249e2014-10-16T00:00:00+01:002014-10-19T23:52:39+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols has given his comments from Rome on the Relatio Post Disceptationem - the mid-term report on the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops meeting in the Vatican to discuss family life.
“This account of the discussions of the fi...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent gives his insight about Synodurn:uuid:d7790601-1c12-fb75-3b33-a897670b1cc62014-10-11T00:00:00+01:002014-10-13T22:57:55+01:00Cardinal Vincent is taking part in the Synod on the Family in Rome as a Synod Father.
In this podcast recorded at the Venerable English College on 8 October, a few days into the Synod, he shares his insight into the proceedings so far.Diocese of WestminsterCardinal speaks at Vatican Press Briefing on Synodurn:uuid:5235b830-c834-d862-7425-3dd4261464802014-10-07T00:00:00+01:002014-10-14T09:11:03+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols spoke at a press briefing regarding the discussions that had taken place at the synod on the family so far. The briefing was led by Fr Lombardi, the Director of the Vatican Press Office, at Sala Stampa della Santa Sede wit...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Takes Possession of Titular Church in Romeurn:uuid:3c86200c-b855-e1fd-4a73-d072c11b9b6f2014-10-02T00:00:00+01:002014-10-04T00:01:57+01:00On 2 October 2014, Cardinal Vincent Nichols took possession of his titular church in Rome, Santissimo Redentore e Sant’Alfonso in Via Merulana. Sant’Alfonso is home to the famous icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour (or Perpetual Help) which ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Gives Pause for Thought on Radio 2 on eve of Extraordinary Synodurn:uuid:1c3dca60-9511-d8e2-2dad-0cdd26f1d9e32014-09-30T00:00:00+01:002014-10-02T14:29:49+01:00On the eve of the Synod of the Family which begins later this week in Rome, the Cardinal spoke about taking possession of his titular Church in Rome and the famous icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour which is stored there.
The full transcri...Diocese of WestminsterPope Francis Sends Cardinal Apostolic Blessingurn:uuid:ee270dc7-4e70-d604-b204-93fc42396f112014-09-29T00:00:00+01:002014-09-29T12:54:35+01:00On Saturday 27 September, Pope Francis sent Cardinal Vincent greetings on the occasion of the Feast Day of St Vincent de Paul:
I am pleased to send warm greetings to you and the assurance of my prayers as you celebrate the feast of your heavenly ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Speaks about Synod on the Familyurn:uuid:6c690420-0377-0230-4b37-b86c6165470e2014-09-24T00:00:00+01:002014-10-14T09:15:21+01:00On 23 September, Cardinal Vincent spoke to the media to outline some of the themes which he sees will be prominent at the forthcoming Synod on the Family.
The Cardinal will take a direct part in the proceedings of the Synod as President of th...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Address to the First Ordinariate Festivalurn:uuid:86a78cd8-1d3b-c167-1d84-dfa251dd10ac2014-09-22T00:00:00+01:002014-09-23T10:23:55+01:00On 20 September, Cardinal Vincent Nichols gave the following address to at the first Ordinariate Festival, which took place in Westminster Cathedral Hall, followed by Mass in the Cathedral.
On 4 November 2009, Pope Benedict issued his Apostol...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Comments on the Challenges to Catholic Educationurn:uuid:bfac973f-1eac-d71c-01b0-70efbb03cc642014-09-19T00:00:00+01:002014-09-19T17:23:23+01:00In his homily at the Mass celebrating the centenary of the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, Cardinal Vincent comments on the challenges to Catholic education today.
The Cardinal compares the challenges in the previous century and Cardinal Bour...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent's Statement about the Death of David Hainesurn:uuid:cac5cda9-3d91-0d4b-ecc3-4ffd2aa1b2d02014-09-15T00:00:00+01:002014-09-15T14:12:57+01:00It is with great sadness that we hear of the killing of David Haines in what can only be described as a repugnant and chilling attack on human life. In its destructive savagery, it is an act that expresses the worst and most misguided aspects of h...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Addresses Marriage Care Annual Conferenceurn:uuid:66dcd07d-ad99-1946-752f-7e8eafda31b82014-09-14T00:00:00+01:002014-09-14T14:45:05+01:00Cardinal Vincent spoke at the Annual Marriage Conference, which took place in Daventry on 13 September 2014. In his address, the Cardinal recognised the work of the charity since its inception at the end of the Second World War in helping couples ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Addresses Nikaean Cluburn:uuid:2b97733b-b0c8-97c6-e940-6d3bae8319bd2014-09-12T00:00:00+01:002014-09-12T13:42:17+01:00On 11 September 2014, Cardinal Vincent addressed the Nikaean Club on the role of faith and reason in communicating the proclamation of the 'true image of God and the shape of our fundamental relationship with him.'
Founded in commemoration of the...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Writes to the Foreign Secretary about Iraqurn:uuid:8d07268b-aa2e-6546-c599-7e96188623332014-08-13T00:00:00+01:002014-08-13T17:02:03+01:00In a letter sent to Philip Hammond, the Foreign Secretary, on 12 August 2014, Cardinal Vincent has 'welcomed the humanitarian efforts' that the British government has made in Iraq over the past few days and has urged that the 'relief operation' an...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent speaks about Iraq minorities on BBC4urn:uuid:2ee6017d-b561-eb82-bc79-932f56bd2bdb2014-08-11T00:00:00+01:002014-08-13T17:08:08+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols was a guest on the Sunday programme on BBC4 on 10 August. He spoke about the plight of Iraqi Christians and other beleaguered minorities.
The Cardinal called for humanitarian aid and protection for these communities.
...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Issues Iraq Appealurn:uuid:ad5384e0-f72e-1dc4-e9b0-dbe0f9d742622014-08-08T00:00:00+01:002014-08-26T16:48:45+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols has issued a statement on 8 August 2014, asking for 'urgent help and protection' for the persecuted communities in northern Iraq.
The Cardinal has called on Her Majesty's Government to lead the efforts to 'provide urgen...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Issues Statement about Gazaurn:uuid:bc2b51a7-163c-27bf-353d-81fcf8b9c0eb2014-07-31T00:00:00+01:002014-08-13T15:43:37+01:00Cardinal Vincent has issued a statement on the situation in Gaza. The statement reads:
Faced with the increasing violence that is engulfing the people of Gaza, my thoughts and prayers, and those of the Catholic community, are constantly with al...Diocese of WestminsterLourdes Catechesis: the Joy of Conversionurn:uuid:abd565fe-3dae-599e-a6b3-1191d4c6c4562014-07-21T00:00:00+01:002014-07-21T20:50:12+01:00Cardinal Vincent led the catechesis on the first day of the Lourdes pilgrimage on the Joy of Conversion. He began by talking about the three stories of Lourdes: the story of Bernadette and what happened in 1858; the story of living and sharing ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Gives Pause for Thought on Radio 2urn:uuid:1e5bbf93-bbcf-758d-a327-11e3d1ecfb302014-07-17T00:00:00+01:002014-07-17T13:44:52+01:00BBC Radio 2
Pause for thought
17 July 2014.
On Sunday I'm off to the south of France! Not on holiday - that comes later - but to Lourdes, the pilgrim shrine in the Pyrenees. We go at the invitation of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who appear...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Joins Other Faith Leaders in Voicing Concern over Assisted Dying Billurn:uuid:d011a9d8-0910-f6bf-b869-34193cbc7d772014-07-16T00:00:00+01:002014-07-16T10:41:07+01:00In a letter sent to the Members of the House of Lords today, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has joined the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregation of the Commonwealth and the Secretary General of the Muslim Council of...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Appointed Chancellor of St Mary's Universityurn:uuid:f4468723-166d-1a5f-4092-18a3540e830c2014-07-08T00:00:00+01:002014-07-13T23:59:26+01:00Cardinal Vincent has been appointed the first Chancellor of St Mary’s University, Twickenham in London. His appointment will take effect from 1st September 2014.
St Mary’s Board of Governors was informed of the Cardinal’s agreement to bec...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent Nichols Celebrates Mass on 400th Anniversary of Heythrop Collegeurn:uuid:497c1baf-0d74-61a9-fc27-6a650e00f4b62014-06-23T00:00:00+01:002014-06-23T13:52:23+01:00His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrated Mass on the 400
In his homily, Cardinal Vincent recalled the origins of the College as ‘a simple novitiate established in Louvain in 1607’ and traced its history through successive changes to i...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal speaks of 'priceless treasure of family life' in Pastoral Letterurn:uuid:22b08865-f1b3-e880-3736-ea5fb3a2df092014-06-09T00:00:00+01:002014-06-09T17:26:57+01:00In the pastoral letter Cardinal Vincent spoke about the Sacrament of Marriage being the work of the Holy Spirit:
"Today I invite you to see Pentecost as a feast of the family. In the eyes of faith, marriage and family life are essentially the...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent appointed to Vatican officesurn:uuid:a29d84d3-a8d8-48b2-acb0-6f4c3a9166362014-05-23T00:00:00+01:002014-05-23T09:45:28+01:00On 22 May, Cardinal Vincent was appointed to the Congregation for Clergy, the Congregation for Bishops, the Congregation for Oriental Churches and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. This means he is now a member of four bodies o...Diocese of WestminsterPraying for Christians of the Holy Landurn:uuid:d8a9729c-13d6-ae60-8f7b-51027e0153a82014-05-21T00:00:00+01:002014-05-21T11:33:18+01:00When it was announced in January that the Archbishop Vincent Nichols was to be elevated to the College of Cardinals, the faithful of the three dioceses with which he had been most closely connected made a collection to honour the event. The Card...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent is shocked and saddened by the death of Ann Maguireurn:uuid:1192aa08-e3d6-4562-6ca2-f1ab21af5c482014-04-29T00:00:00+01:002014-04-29T16:49:41+01:00Following the news of the tragic death of Ann Maguire, a teacher at Corpus Christi College in Leeds, Cardinal Vincent expressed his shock and sorrow: Today I express my utter shock and sadness at the tragic killing of Mrs Ann Maguire at Corpus C.....Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent asserts our mission to take the ‘invitation to faith’ to allurn:uuid:f32ed10c-4775-e9be-a5b5-41d371c9d6c62014-04-20T00:00:00+01:002014-04-20T16:56:01+01:00At the Mass of the Easter Vigil on 19 April Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, called for Christians to rejoice in Christ’s resurrection and to take His message to the world: 'I bring you a message of great joy. Christ is r...Diocese of WestminsterGood Friday 'Thought for the Day' by Cardinal Vincenturn:uuid:074eded9-3c03-bac6-6ebc-3741af987fc82014-04-18T00:00:00+01:002014-04-18T09:27:42+01:00Cardinal Vincent also gave the Good Friday ‘Thought for the Day’ on BBC Radio 4. In his reflection the Cardinal spoke about human trafficking, and the recent conference organised by the Bishops’ Conference in England and Wales, w...Diocese of WestminsterGood Friday: 'Christ’s Sacrifice of Love shows the beauty of the Crucifixion'urn:uuid:d92b2ca3-3b83-5788-3255-d312d593e70b2014-04-18T00:00:00+01:002014-04-20T17:00:49+01:00In his homily for the Solemn Liturgy of the Passion at Westminster Cathedral Cardinal Nichols reflected on the use of the words ‘glory, grace and truth’ in the day’s Gospel reading and considered how beauty can be seen in the Cru...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal washes the feet of Chelsea Pensioners at the Mass of the Lord’s Supperurn:uuid:ae55cf77-3764-8d5a-1319-8000019d27072014-04-17T00:00:00+01:002014-04-17T20:19:37+01:00On 17 April - Maundy Thursday - Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Westminster Cathedral. The Mass remembers Christ’s washing of his disciple’s feet and his institutio...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent celebrates Chrism Massurn:uuid:ba20564b-ba22-09ef-4633-dfec5cea15a22014-04-16T00:00:00+01:002014-04-16T10:36:18+01:00His Eminence Vincent Nichols, Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, celebrated the Chrism Mass for the Diocese of Westminster at 12pm on Tuesday 15 April. The Mass was concelebrated by H.E. Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, Auxiliary Bishops Jo...Diocese of Westminster'Santa Marta Commitment' agreed to combat Human Traffickingurn:uuid:835408de-9ae6-7a05-de6f-57994f1eb1152014-04-10T00:00:00+01:002014-05-01T12:09:25+01:00On Thursday 10 April the 'Combating Human Trafficking' conference, attended by police chiefs and law enforcement officials from around the world made a declaration of commitment in the fight to bring an end to human trafficking. The Santa Marta Co...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent begins Pilgrimage of Prayerurn:uuid:ccec3610-085c-a406-fa6a-ed00b682375a2014-04-07T00:00:00+01:002014-04-07T10:08:16+01:00In his opening talk Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, introduces the Pilgrimage which he and the Archbishop of Canterbury are undertaking over the coming week: “Archbishop Justin and I invite you to join us in a pilgrimage...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent returns to Birmingham for a Celebratory Massurn:uuid:07dbc32e-8ded-1c23-b99c-840560a1d18d2014-04-02T00:00:00+01:002014-04-02T15:10:20+01:00“We share the pride of the Church in England and Wales at welcoming your return to this city as Cardinal,” said Archbishop Bernard Longley at the beginning of a Mass of Welcome for Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrated on Sunday at St Ch...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent & Archbishop Justin Join in Support of Social Action Projectsurn:uuid:95650558-d961-2be1-a28a-a12c5f0431072014-04-01T00:00:00+01:002014-04-01T16:12:25+01:00Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby will jointly visit two projects as part of their initiative this Lent to encourage people to pray for the work churches do to support those in their parishes and beyond.Diocese of WestminsterThe Catholic Church’s Tough Message for Businessurn:uuid:abe43651-2919-a8e6-dbf2-33e6743cde752014-03-25T00:00:00+00:002014-03-25T11:32:14+00:00This article was originally published on the Huffington Postwebsite on 19th March 2014. Pope Francis has been making an extraordinary impact within and beyond the Catholic Church. His direct and forceful challenge to reform and reinvigorate the Ch...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent celebrates Mass to mark one year of Pope Francisurn:uuid:8696dc20-8cad-f82c-2329-e283a45f7f672014-03-19T00:00:00+00:002014-03-19T12:54:38+00:00On 18 March, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, celebrated Mass at Westminster Cathedral to mark the one year anniversary of the election and inauguration of Pope Francis.Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Vincent talks to the BBC about the 'hidden problem' of human traffickingurn:uuid:0cd0432c-5174-6eee-5145-50b5256bb5ac2014-03-11T00:00:00+00:002014-03-11T11:22:32+00:00Cardinal Vincent talks to the BBC about the hidden problem of human traffickingDiocese of WestminsterCardinal Nichols speaks on the BBC’s Andrew Marr showurn:uuid:0697e742-9c88-1cca-abd6-00558ae299532014-03-03T00:00:00+00:002014-03-03T11:34:54+00:00Cardinal Nichols speaks on the BBC’s Andrew Marr show about welfare reforms and becoming a Cardinal:Diocese of WestminsterThousands welcome Cardinal Nichols at Westminster Cathedralurn:uuid:d974338d-a89f-26f7-311d-2e2af787f4872014-02-28T00:00:00+00:002015-01-29T14:24:59+00:00Thousands of Westminster parishioners, with 170 priests of the Diocese, gathered in the Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood on 28 February to welcome His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, at a Solemn Mass and Rite of R...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal Gives Thought for the Day on morning of Consistoryurn:uuid:8d1aabaa-a238-c7f3-7038-4d0ce57cf2ba2014-02-26T00:00:00+00:002014-02-26T12:27:48+00:00On the morning he was elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Francis, Cardinal Vincent delivered the Thought for the Day on the Today programme on Radio 4. The transcript is below: Later this morning Pope Francis will create 19 Cardinals. I ...Diocese of WestminsterCardinal speaks out against welfare reformsurn:uuid:beb30515-5b6c-155e-8f9b-3af13a42a4562014-02-26T00:00:00+00:002014-02-26T14:05:17+00:00The week before Cardinal Vincent received the red hat, he spoke to the Telegraph newspaper about the benefit cuts and the increasing number of people facing hunger and destitution. He also said the basic safety net that was put in place to protect...Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop celebrates Mass for Religious Communitiesurn:uuid:b368a1b7-19bc-73a3-5aef-7c194a16bfb42014-02-01T00:00:00+00:002014-02-13T11:14:57+00:00The Religious Congregations of the Diocese of Westminster gathered at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 1 February for a Solemn Mass in celebration of the gift of Consecrated Life. Mass was celebrated by Cardinal-designate Vincent Nichols, Archbis...Diocese of WestminsterAddress at Christmas Celebration 2013
in Westminster Cathedralurn:uuid:24721bf4-df3c-f08a-9480-11efe32b79592013-12-20T00:00:00+00:002013-12-20T11:10:44+00:00Christmas: presents: such a challenge and an opportunity! It’s a time of high expectations not least for those awaiting the sounds of reindeers on the roof and those striving so hard to find the gift that truly expresses the love they want to sh...Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop joins celebration of the Sisters of Mercyurn:uuid:0fc807d4-885e-a3a6-e2d6-dcf8a4eb09262013-12-19T00:00:00+00:002013-12-19T16:41:22+00:00The Archbishop of Westminster was at Providence Row on Tuesday 10 December to join a Celebration of the work and huge contribution of the Sisters of Mercy to the charity. The Sisters founded Providence Row in 1860 with Father Daniel Gilbert and co...Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols attacks immigration targetsurn:uuid:e28f299c-abfe-db25-8968-eb81ea8beaca2013-12-16T00:00:00+00:002013-12-16T10:07:43+00:00Archbishop Vincent urges a rethink on spousal visas and warns many families are split by new income rules.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop gives ‘Pause for Thought’ on BBC Radio 2urn:uuid:3e85eb5c-0c30-b674-184c-7cf55f063d662013-12-10T00:00:00+00:002013-12-10T15:50:01+00:00On 10 December the Most Rev. Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, spoke on ‘Pause for Thought’, hosted by Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent reflects on the legacy of Nelson Mandelaurn:uuid:e7a2f81a-5ba5-be14-9893-9f5c51cfc3352013-12-06T00:00:00+00:002013-12-12T11:15:58+00:00As we mourn the death of Nelson Mandela, we readily pray for the repose of his soul and for the comfort of all who feel his loss most keenly: his family and, of course, the people of South Africa. Many aspects of the life and achievement of Nelson...Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Closes Year of Faithurn:uuid:d83bba34-e839-fd87-1f7b-9cfed6c86e332013-11-24T00:00:00+00:002013-11-25T09:56:17+00:00The Most Rev. Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, celebrated Mass for the Closing of the Year of Faith on the Feast of Christ the King at Westminster Cathedral on 24 November. In his homily Archbishop Nichols reflected on the passion and c...Diocese of WestminsterPastoral Letter for End of Year of Faithurn:uuid:d295edea-f5a4-278d-7e53-8e079934b6dc2013-11-18T00:00:00+00:002013-11-18T10:41:50+00:00Pastoral Letter for the 33rd Sunday of the Year 16/17 November 2013 End of the Year of Faith My dear brothers and sisters, Next Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King and marks the end of the Church’s Year. The Scripture readings today, then...Diocese of WestminsterHomily for the Mass for the Victims of the Typhoon Haiyanurn:uuid:8a4220ab-469b-fda2-dcb5-7bfd613579492013-11-15T00:00:00+00:002013-11-15T17:44:55+00:00My brothers and sisters, this evening we gather to pray for all who have lost their lives or been caught up in the horrific devastation caused by typhoon Haiyan, or Yolanda as Filipinos call it.Diocese of WestminsterMass in the presence of the Relics of St Anthony of Padua - homilyurn:uuid:7bfe3224-79f6-09c6-5b35-2687c75aedce2013-11-04T00:00:00+00:002013-11-04T17:27:34+00:00It is an honour for us all to welcome here today the precious relics of St Anthony of Padua.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop opens ‘Blueprint for Better Business’ Conferenceurn:uuid:c3bf560c-1f6f-4626-78dd-78c5301da0492013-10-29T00:00:00+00:002013-10-29T09:38:55+00:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, opened the Blueprint for Better Business Conference on 24 October at Prince Phillip House in London. The Conference was set up in 2011 by business leaders concerned about the extent of ...Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Addresses Muslim Council of Walesurn:uuid:49ef86b2-76b4-8df2-3d84-3e2cafa1a81b2013-10-23T00:00:00+01:002013-10-24T14:06:29+01:00On Tuesday 22nd October, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, addressed the Muslim Council of Wales at the National Museum of Wales as part of a visit to Cardiff. The title of his keynote speech was ‘The Need for Sp...Diocese of WestminsterThe Call for a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Syria.urn:uuid:07ae5288-d328-c4d5-44f1-a07ff619e8f52013-09-30T00:00:00+01:002013-09-30T17:08:52+01:00We reflect today upon the horrific accounts of human suffering and call upon a redoubling of efforts towards humanitarian assistance. We must respond effectively to this need.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols Joins Pupils for a Magic Breakfasturn:uuid:8047cc2f-df71-c1fa-971f-d671d59ee0f22013-09-24T00:00:00+01:002013-09-24T16:36:26+01:00Archbishop Nichols sat down for breakfast with over 80 children in Tower Hamlets this morning.Diocese of WestminsterBBC Radio 2 Pause for Thought 17 September: Texturn:uuid:bdd30af6-033e-a3bc-842b-0cc55ee910a62013-09-17T00:00:00+01:002013-09-17T14:35:30+01:00On Sunday afternoon I was at the most delightful tea party. The hosts were three generations of a young family.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent visits Caritas Contact the Elderly Projecturn:uuid:66b90da4-bef6-b7d8-21db-f49f79cb86b52013-09-17T00:00:00+01:002013-09-17T14:51:30+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, visited Caritas Diocese of Westminster’s key project addressing the plight of the elderly and isolated in our communities. The venue was a Contact the Elderly tea party within St ...Diocese of WestminsterThe Narrow Gate - A reflection by the Archbishop of Westminsterurn:uuid:cacc96af-ee38-190e-ce94-2d5cd580580e2013-08-19T00:00:00+01:002013-08-19T11:22:48+01:00The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act has changed the legal definition of marriage in this land.Diocese of WestminsterWYD 2013: Archbishop Nichols's Video Message to Pilgrims of the Dioceseurn:uuid:d44da0fd-c9e8-3664-52d2-2917814c074a2013-07-15T00:00:00+01:002013-07-15T12:57:42+01:00Archbishop Nichols sends video message assuring Diocese of Westminster Pilgrims of ‘prayers and companionship’ on the ‘adventure’ of World Youth Day On 21 July 2013, 50 young adults from 20 different parishes in the Diocese...Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols addresses the first memorial day in the UK for victims of the Srebrenica genocideurn:uuid:9cfbbab1-0d32-5e77-94b4-883425214d002013-07-12T00:00:00+01:002013-07-12T15:06:48+01:00I stand before you as a man who has dedicated his life, and continues to do so, to one of the world’s great religions.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent visits Borehamwood Foodbankurn:uuid:34396e01-a192-aef0-e1c9-f4d6a61ffc6c2013-07-11T00:00:00+01:002014-10-14T15:10:48+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, visited Borehamwood FoodbankDiocese of WestminsterCouncil of Christians and Jews, Gibraltarurn:uuid:756ee9fc-4dc3-2c9c-b870-f96f1673bb892013-06-23T00:00:00+01:002013-06-23T15:42:50+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols and the Chief Rabbi Designate Ephraim Mirvis took part in their first official joint engagement on Tuesday, 18 JuneDiocese of WestminsterCitizens UK Summiturn:uuid:d57d1416-5b1d-10de-e4ca-89c4459376982013-06-23T00:00:00+01:002013-06-23T15:50:28+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols addressed Britain’s faith, education and third sector leaders at a civil society summit hosted by Citizens UKDiocese of WestminsterCatholic Social Action Conferenceurn:uuid:1dcfb032-5888-c575-86b2-5ef21249e7712013-06-21T00:00:00+01:002013-06-21T18:03:24+01:00The first thing I want to say is thank you. Your efforts to address the rising levels of poverty in our communities make a genuine difference every day.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols delivers address at IF ecumenical serviceurn:uuid:00d00979-4356-85b3-22e1-260ed8f174bc2013-06-08T00:00:00+01:002013-06-08T13:40:07+01:00On Saturday 8 June the Most Rev. Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, delivered the address and gave the blessing at the IF ecumenical service held at Westminster Central HalDiocese of WestminsterArchbishop Officially Opens and Blesses New Diocesan Centre for Youth Ministryurn:uuid:524f2a3e-d779-4bc6-5523-a487686d766f2013-05-16T00:00:00+01:002013-05-21T10:17:27+01:00On Tuesday 14 May the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, officially opened and blessed the new Centre for Youth Ministry based at St Aloysius, Somers TownDiocese of WestminsterThe City and the common good: what kind of City do we want?urn:uuid:9ca6d4cb-aceb-81eb-e4d8-b56df768c4e72013-04-19T00:00:00+01:002013-04-19T12:31:53+01:00On 11 April Archbishop Nichols delivered the keynote address on 11 April about ‘Good People’ for the first of three debates at St Paul’s Cathedral on 'The City and the Common Good'.Diocese of WestminsterWant to help the poor? First, embrace your own povertyurn:uuid:069c5657-2ec0-1bef-85f4-0e9a2a3bcd782013-03-30T00:00:00+00:002013-03-30T12:41:58+00:00In an article published in The Times on 30 March 2013, Archbishop Vincent Nichols calls us to respond with solidarity, compassion and mercy to the challenges of poverty, hardship and economic inequality.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster on BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thoughturn:uuid:8da460e8-cf78-d46a-3bfa-deca5f9314a22013-03-28T00:00:00+00:002013-03-28T12:31:59+00:00On Thursday 28 March 2013 the Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, presented a reflection on the historical and spiritual significance of Maundy Thursday on BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thought.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster: "We should not risk cutting our roots in Christianity"urn:uuid:c708dd7e-9dff-f5b0-bfbc-9c800b6922e42013-03-25T00:00:00+00:002013-03-25T12:08:03+00:00Following the mass of inauguration for Pope Francis in Rome and the enthronement of Archbishop Welby in Canterbury, The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, wrote in the Sunday Telegraph on bringing the Word of God to the worl...Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols rejoices in Election of Pope Francisurn:uuid:f7551014-d29d-8429-3507-ee7c98ece0912013-03-14T00:00:00+00:002013-03-25T11:54:44+00:00Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, has become leader of the 1.2 billion Roman Catholics globally after elected as the 266th Pope.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols celebrates Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedralurn:uuid:9b7ee848-e45c-a4d4-9230-34818a7b0d9d2012-12-25T00:00:00+00:002012-12-21T15:44:31+00:00Archbishop Nichols celebrated Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedral on 24 December 2012.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols on Prayer for the Day on BBC Radio 4urn:uuid:c43a85d2-72b8-5982-eaa1-ad9dc369c73d2012-12-24T00:00:00+00:002012-12-28T09:42:12+00:00The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster is presenting BBC Radio 4's Prayer for the Day from 22 December-28 December 2012.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols on BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thoughturn:uuid:772e26b2-24d3-002f-c6b6-ec3e8de44f372012-12-21T00:00:00+00:002012-12-21T15:12:27+00:00The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster was on Radio 2’s Chris Evans breakfast show on Thursday 20 December.Diocese of WestminsterAdvent & Christmas reflections from Diocesan Bishopsurn:uuid:4138f099-7db4-7551-af59-9ae943b60d0e2012-12-18T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:04:29+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols and the Auxiliary Bishops speak about Advent and ChristmasDiocese of WestminsterArchbishop addresses Venerable English College on their 650th anniversaryurn:uuid:8d6faef1-8708-87e2-69a5-c664b62e53232012-12-03T14:00:00+00:002012-12-03T14:00:56+00:00On 1 December 2012 The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster gave an address to the Venerable English College for the Feast of the College Martyrs to mark the 650th anniversary of the founding of the English Hospice on this same site...Diocese of WestminsterBBC Radio 4 interview Archbishop Nicholsurn:uuid:6ca3234d-23ce-2228-2acb-aebf83cd3e842012-12-03T13:34:00+00:002012-12-03T13:34:47+00:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols' interview for an episode titled 'Houses of God' for 'Something Understood' on BBC Radio 4.Diocese of WestminsterThe 25th Anniversary Mass of the 85 Martyrs of England and Walesurn:uuid:55834f5e-6e75-315b-9a67-0ca6cf493d022012-12-03T00:00:00+00:002020-08-28T09:33:00+01:00On Tuesday 27 November at 5.30pm Westminster Cathedral hosted a Mass to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Beatification of the 85 Martyrs of England and Wales. The Mass was celebrated by the Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of…Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols talks of care of vulnerable as "a fundamental test of any civilised society”urn:uuid:13f9cfda-ae75-1c3b-9cc7-1070c63026d32012-11-29T00:00:00+00:002012-11-30T14:45:53+00:00Archbishop Nichols spoke of how “one of the most important areas under consideration here is how we care for older and disabled people: a fundamental test of any civilised society”.Diocese of WestminsterRequiem Mass for Archbishop Faustino Sainz Muñoz takes place at Westminster Cathedralurn:uuid:8ad5998e-eb0d-bcfe-ef5d-1a35a745d6512012-11-26T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:04:58+01:00A Requiem Mass for Archbishop Faustino Sainz Muñoz took place in Westminster Cathedral on Friday 23 November at 5.30pm. Mass was celebrated by the Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols blesses new site of Cardinal Pole schoolurn:uuid:1b0920ed-4efd-ee6b-e8de-634497e929b32012-11-26T00:00:00+00:002012-11-26T15:48:32+00:00Archbishop Nichols was at Cardinal Pole School in Hackney on Tuesday 20 October to officially open the new school site on Morning Lane.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols launches 'You Believe'urn:uuid:f72878c0-956e-cd10-5ae4-65837db2e99e2012-11-15T00:00:00+00:002012-11-15T11:03:26+00:00On Tuesday 6 November, Archbishop Vincent Nichols inaugurated the Year of Faith for youth and young adults as he launched ‘You Believe’, Westminster Youth Ministry’s series of monthly catechesisDiocese of WestminsterArchbishop gives first Faith Matters Lectureurn:uuid:5d805293-6af4-fbc3-f6ed-dbf42db800832012-11-07T00:00:00+00:002012-11-07T16:17:50+00:00Archbishop Nichols opened the Faith Matters Lecture Series by exploring the topic 'What is Faith and how do we believe?'Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Celebrates Christian Unity with ecumenical gathering in the North of Englandurn:uuid:1e5cfb22-a696-40c8-c97f-d239225a86fe2012-10-24T00:00:00+01:002012-10-24T16:29:00+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols was present at an ecumenical celebration of Christian Unity that took place at Batley Central Methodist Church on Sunday 14 October 2012.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop signs Peace Carurn:uuid:9e3dfd2f-52fc-2441-1005-cb3d969cca5a2012-10-23T00:00:00+01:002012-10-24T16:17:05+01:00The Archbishop of Westminster signed the ‘Peace Car’ on Wednesday 17 October, as part of an ongoing campaign to encourage young people to foster peace in their communitiesDiocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols addresses business leadersurn:uuid:05c3036f-77d5-163b-80d6-90549fa12d4b2012-09-18T00:00:00+01:002012-10-10T15:58:32+01:00The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, delivered an address on Tuesday 18 September at the central London conference that launched the initiative 'A Blueprint for Better Business?'Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster gives address on Faith in Sporturn:uuid:13462898-9a08-a415-5607-29158561b4152012-08-02T00:00:00+01:002012-10-10T15:52:46+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols was present at a Royal Gala Dinner hosted by the Constantinian Order on evening of Saturday 28 July 2012 to mark the beginning of the 2012 Olympic Games. Here the Archbishop witnessed nine statesmen from across the world become members of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George and the Royal Order of Francis I. The Grand Master of the Order, HRH Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro presided.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols address on Human Dignityurn:uuid:f3e3a80c-cee5-b8ad-1c8a-2eefec3631112012-06-26T00:00:00+01:002012-07-17T17:16:35+01:00In an address to the Thomas More Society at Old Hall, Lincoln’s Inn on 25 June 2012, Archbishop Vincent Nichols spoke of tensions and perspectives surrounding the definition of Human Dignity and presented the Church’s understanding of human dignity as being a universal, unconditional, intrinsic aspect of our humanity.Diocese of Westminster'Faith finding a voice' – Bishop Dunn Memorial lectureurn:uuid:a52987b5-1f9e-b8ca-8439-e3eedf44d0f72012-05-24T00:00:00+01:002012-05-24T09:39:08+01:00In the Bishop Dunn Memorial Lecture given on Tuesday 15 May 2012, at Ushaw College, Durham, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, called on all Catholics to think about how best to express their faith in their lives today.Diocese of WestminsterHackney City Safe Walkurn:uuid:e7e8e8e2-5483-e7b2-76fc-9df3d32f90d32012-04-23T17:05:44+01:002012-05-01T11:28:48+01:00On Thursday, 19 April 2012, some nine months after London’s civil disturbances, the Most Rev Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, has met young people in Hackney who are helping to create safer neighbourhoods.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols has celebrated the annual Chrism Massurn:uuid:8ba90b66-726c-aa31-77ec-37ff19ecaa8f2012-04-07T11:13:29+01:002012-05-15T11:09:42+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols celebrated the annual Chrism Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday 3 April 2011 in the presence of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor and over 300 priests and 1,000 people from the Diocese of Westminster.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols delivers Loyal Address to Queen Elizabeth IIurn:uuid:d8d02809-a85d-2c9e-4ce9-5dfaa6301f112012-03-27T15:01:31+01:002012-03-27T15:16:45+01:00On behalf of the Catholic community of England and Wales Archbishop Vincent Nichols delivered a ‘Loyal Address’ to her majesty the Queen in Buckingham Palace, at an event marking her diamond jubilee.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols on Love and Friendshipurn:uuid:ad924ae3-3105-f5b1-b2c5-f23fecbc20862012-03-26T17:38:33+01:002012-03-27T12:18:24+01:00In an article published in The Catholic Herald, Archbishop Vincent Nichols recalls Cardinal Hume's concern that those of a same-sex orientation should feel welcome in the Church.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster's St Patrick's Day messageurn:uuid:2cfd0485-534e-7d3f-e484-ceb59e16a02b2012-03-18T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:06:17+01:00Archbishop of Westminster's St Patrick's Day message in 2012.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Rowan Williams to step down from the office of Archbishop of Canterburyurn:uuid:4a105956-76ca-ebee-aa34-8f37e5b635f62012-03-18T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:06:37+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols statement following the announcement that Archbishop Rowan Williams is to step down from the office of Archbishop of CanterburyDiocese of WestminsterPastoral Letter on marriage - Archbishop Vincent Nicholsurn:uuid:28b3d914-3baf-2ae5-06b6-5fb6c40f59722012-03-14T12:50:31+00:002012-03-27T15:20:20+01:00Pastoral Letter about the Coalition Government's consultation paper on a proposed change in the legal definition of marriage.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster blesses Lourdes Jumbulanceurn:uuid:cb952985-961b-e3e7-7531-f04f1949f7d92012-03-09T00:00:00+00:002014-10-14T15:04:36+01:00The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster blessed a new Jumbulance on Saturday 10 March at Westminster Cathedral.Diocese of WestminsterBBC Radio 2's 'Pause for Thought'urn:uuid:fc99f256-324f-1b9d-a008-fad2f369be912012-02-29T15:16:55+00:002012-02-29T16:07:12+00:00The Archbishop presented 'Pause for Thought' on the Chris Evans programme on BBC Radio 2 on Tuesday 1 February 2012.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols on Prayer Todayurn:uuid:4f3faa4d-af38-4914-3b69-aef5519bad852012-02-29T14:50:14+00:002012-10-24T15:59:07+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols has given a talk about “Prayer Today’ to the Young Friends of Westminster Cathedral.Diocese of WestminsterChristians in Britain are not Persecutedurn:uuid:be14e1a5-0adf-55c3-948b-72b2335458ee2012-02-24T00:00:00+00:002012-05-05T12:31:34+01:00The Archbishop of Westminster has rejected claims that Christians in the UK are persecutedDiocese of WestminsterGod in the Cityurn:uuid:3172fd6c-0f2a-dd4e-9b86-6443857be2ff2012-02-08T00:00:00+00:002012-05-05T12:32:39+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols gave a Cambridge University lecture hosted by the Woolf InstituteDiocese of WestminsterMass at the Venerable English Collegeurn:uuid:237ad701-5241-10eb-b201-13349648beda2012-01-30T00:00:00+00:002012-05-05T12:29:35+01:00Read about a Mass at the Venerable English College in Rome to mark the 650th anniverary of the founding of an English and Welsh Hospice on the site occupied by the College.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols on Prayer Todayurn:uuid:6631d6a2-2def-77a3-8720-b884139711ff2012-01-27T00:00:00+00:002012-05-05T12:27:22+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols has given a talk about “Prayer Today’ to the Young Friends of Westminster Cathedral.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Visits Olympic Parkurn:uuid:e3939c78-537d-752d-fd09-7edbfbb636602012-01-19T00:00:00+00:002019-07-30T13:11:44+01:00With less than 200 days to go until the opening ceremony, the Archbishop of Westminster has enjoyed a tour of the Olympic park in East London.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster on BBC Radio 2's 'Pause for Thought'urn:uuid:4fd0c235-9197-e6ef-877b-1a7ca781b8f02011-12-07T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:07:16+01:00Speaking on the ‘Pause for thought’ feature on BBC Radio 2, The Archbishop of Westminster said that, “Companionship is the true music of our existence.”Diocese of WestminsterNew Book by Archbishop of Westminster traces life of inspiring Sainturn:uuid:1c297ed2-cdf2-43b4-a9b9-e0c69119c6772011-11-24T00:00:00+00:002012-05-05T11:29:48+01:00St John Fisher: Bishop and Theologian in Reformation and Controversy Vincent NicholsDiocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols visits the Zoraostrian Centre in Harrowurn:uuid:2535e8bc-3912-49bc-5c18-76b7d19c96122011-11-16T00:00:00+00:002014-10-14T15:00:17+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols has visited the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe, based at the Zoroastrian Centre in Harrow on Friday 18 November.Diocese of WestminsterStatement on the Royal Successionurn:uuid:4a2df3c9-977f-3bd4-4fc3-b1fb9e4f3c472011-10-28T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:07:44+01:00Following the announcement on the Royal Succession by the Prime Minister, David Cameron, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in Perth, Australia,Diocese of Westminster2011 Tablet Lectureurn:uuid:e57b8354-3e45-91af-cf3b-4e0947f14db42011-10-21T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:08:12+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols has given the 2011 Tablet Lecture, entitled 'Holiness Today: The Formation of the Human Heart'.Diocese of WestminsterGlobal Challenges of Women’s Health Todayurn:uuid:222fce2f-e5dd-e8e6-cd10-e546171d0d1c2011-10-18T00:00:00+01:002012-05-05T11:13:41+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, has delivered the Inaugural Annual Sir George Pinker Memorial Address at St. Marylebone Parish Church, entitled ‘Global Challenges of Women’s Health Today’.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols addresses Judges Service at Westminster Abbeyurn:uuid:a2eae616-7e9f-4cc6-86d1-4a59005e997f2011-10-03T00:00:00+01:002012-05-05T11:08:47+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols has given the address at the annual Judges Service held at Westminster Abbey. This was the first time since the Reformation that the address was given by a Catholic ArchbishopDiocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster celebrates Papal Visit anniversary Mass of Thanksgivingurn:uuid:07051cd3-01d8-63a0-ce38-4c655e5e58752011-09-18T00:00:00+01:002012-05-05T11:05:04+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, in his Homily at a Mass of Thanksgiving to mark the 1st anniversary of the State Visit of Pope Benedict XVI, celebrated at Westminster Cathedral on 18 September 2011, has said that this is 'a moment of hope and confidence in the gifts that our Catholic faith offers to our world.'Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster receives the Freedom of the City of Londonurn:uuid:765a58d2-126e-b2ae-147f-9793e5c27e922011-09-12T00:00:00+01:002014-10-14T14:55:51+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster has received the Freedom of the City of London in a ceremony at the historic Guildhall, London EC2 on Wednesday 7 September 2011.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols has asked Catholics to pray for those directly affected by the violence in Londonurn:uuid:75d710b0-be37-6fc4-aeca-882bb628ff002011-08-09T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T17:14:25+01:00The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster has spoken about the violence and theft which has occurred in parts of London.Diocese of WestminsterLiverpool Hope University awards Doctorate of Divinity to Archbishop of Westminsterurn:uuid:c1fc2385-df1b-d305-b985-48aa737ac4a82011-07-22T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:08:51+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Divinity by Liverpool Hope University.Diocese of WestminsterChristians in the Holy Landurn:uuid:8d21f3e0-3734-2b80-c4d0-4d456301e43f2011-07-18T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:09:19+01:00A two-day conference on Christians in the Holy Land has been held at lambeth Palace from Monday 18 - Tuesday 19 July 2011.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols - Pastoral Letter on receiving Holy Communionurn:uuid:7c7ddf47-36f0-d814-0ef9-b4bf505917512011-07-08T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T17:05:43+01:00In a Pastoral Letter to Catholics in the Diocese of Westminster The Most Revd Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster is to ask every parish and community to refresh its reverence and love for the Blessed Sacrament and its practice of receiving Holy Communion.Diocese of WestminsterTreasures of Heavenurn:uuid:28cf1413-27ed-9cfa-0844-06974d7cda062011-06-28T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T17:01:03+01:00In a new video, Archbishop Vincent Nichols explains the significance of four objects featured in the British Museum’s new ‘Treasures of Heaven’ exhibition.Diocese of WestminsterOrdinations to the Diaconate at Westminster Cathedralurn:uuid:3a4e5af7-37b7-99ff-43f5-90a41b86c71a2011-06-20T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T16:55:15+01:00Three Westminster diocesan seminarians have been ordained Deacons, the penultimate stage in their journey to priesthood.Diocese of WestminsterThe Cardinal Hume Centre celebrates 25 yearsurn:uuid:9856af14-8939-3feb-6212-afdf87f114b62011-06-16T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T16:49:03+01:00On Thursday 16 June 2011, the Cardinal Hume Centre marked its 25th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Vincent Nichols Patron of the Cardinal Hume Centre.Diocese of WestminsterCelebration of Priesthood 2011urn:uuid:9579c297-4a5c-1329-c86c-0c224d75d7f32011-06-09T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:09:47+01:00In a homily delivered at the Diocese of Westminster's annual Celebration of Priesthood, attended by priests in the diocese and which took place on 7 June 2011, Archbishop Vincent Nichols has reflected on the part played by priests in the celebrati...Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop meditates on the Cross during Holy Weekurn:uuid:f6b7ea67-444a-ae70-32e2-dadc2a304e8e2011-04-20T00:00:00+01:002014-10-14T15:06:40+01:00In an video interview with The Times, Archbishop Vincent Nichols meditates on four different crosses from around the world and their meaning.Diocese of WestminsterChrism Mass - Archbishop of Westminster asks for renewal of prayer, penance and practical charityurn:uuid:fc0a9fa9-908a-9abc-f659-7f8260934dcd2011-04-19T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T16:09:54+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols celebrated the annual Chrism Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday 19 April 2011 in the presence Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, Archbishop Antonio Mennini, the Papal Nuncio and over 300 priests and 1,000 people from the Diocese of Westminster. The Mass was celebrated on the 6th anniversary of the election of Pope Benedict XVI.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster's interview with SKY News - April 2011urn:uuid:1506d5bc-9e6b-5f3c-f4b6-1257c1a2439e2011-04-17T00:00:00+01:002012-05-03T15:59:51+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols was interview on Sky News by Dermot Murnaghan on 17 April 2011.Diocese of WestminsterBuilding a culture of greater social responsibilityurn:uuid:22176a8c-c114-03bb-4baf-b5b5b460d6ea2011-04-04T00:00:00+01:002014-10-14T15:23:37+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, has spoken about ways in which a culture of greater social responsibility can be built in contemporary society.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop presents Manx Billionaire Albert Gubay with Papal Knighthood from Popeurn:uuid:4f3b0511-c23b-0fbd-b5e7-7b62b4ccdff12011-03-07T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:10:08+01:00Philanthropist Welsh businessman Mr Albert Gubay has been presented with a rare Papal Knighthood from Pope Benedict XVI by the Archbishop of Westminster at St Anthony's Catholic Church in the Isle of Man on 23 February.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop expresses sadness at devastating New Zealand earthquakeurn:uuid:9c1a639c-b89a-31bd-957c-2a97081595302011-03-01T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:10:49+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, has offered his prayers for the victims and those suffering in the aftermath of last week's devastating earthquake in New Zealand.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent welcomes appointment of Rev Keith Newtonurn:uuid:e8885e1d-3a48-fe0a-feea-44727474b5b62011-01-18T00:00:00+00:002012-05-04T15:03:02+01:00I welcome the news of the appointment by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI of Keith Newton as the First Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate in England and Wales. I am confident that Keith will prove to be a valued member of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference and will be warmly welcomed by clergy and faithful throughout the Catholic Church in England and Wales.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop welcomes beatification of Pope John Paul IIurn:uuid:6074c2a9-17da-6680-aee5-0b72c07e214a2011-01-14T00:00:00+00:002012-05-04T14:59:53+01:00Pope Benedict XVI has approved a miracle attributed to the late Pope John Paul II and set May 1 2011 as the date for him to be beatified in Rome.Diocese of WestminsterThree former Anglicans to become the first priests of the Ordinariateurn:uuid:d8ab811f-1f7b-9203-1e5a-a9068ea623e72011-01-11T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:11:06+01:00On Saturday 15 January 2011, it will be my privilege to ordain John Broadhurst, Andrew Burnham and Keith Newton to priesthood in the Catholic Church. This ceremony will take place in Westminster Cathedral.Diocese of WestminsterReligious truth sustains societyurn:uuid:b1867668-ff24-d802-5dd5-a55b3dded9512010-12-21T00:00:00+00:002012-05-04T14:52:22+01:00The Most Revd Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster will tonight, Tuesday 21 December 2010, say that Christian faith gives society the means to act together for the common good.Diocese of WestminsterFeast of the Immaculate Conceptionurn:uuid:190eff54-23f0-48d0-74e9-9afac1c1bdea2010-12-08T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:11:29+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols will celebrate Mass at Westminster Cathedral for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 5.30 on Wednesday 8 December.Diocese of WestminsterMass of Thanksgiving for The Passage homeless centreurn:uuid:4f1e4e99-3ae9-611f-d4d7-0c568779dbfc2010-12-06T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:11:50+01:00At a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 30th anniversary of The Passage, which helps homeless people in central London, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster has said that the Christian faith has much to offer British society as i...Diocese of Westminster'Sorrow and anger' over deaths of Iraqi Christiansurn:uuid:446b50a6-bc6c-9eb2-e516-af5cc1be54852010-11-26T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:12:13+01:00A special Mass was said for all those who have died or were injured in recent weeks in Iraq, especially in the bombing of Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad on 31 October 2010 was held at Westminster Cathedral on Friday 26 November 2010 at 7p...Diocese of WestminsterRoyal Weddingurn:uuid:b9b9043f-5fdb-4ba8-5a53-319b272122dc2010-11-16T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:12:32+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols has congratulated Prince William and Kate Middleton on the announcement of their engagementDiocese of WestminsterRemembrance service for those killed at Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdadurn:uuid:a12914c8-814d-2864-a886-be4ee396a9cb2010-11-12T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:13:00+01:00A joint remembrance service for the worshippers killed at Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad has taken place on Friday 12 November 2010, at the Syriac Catholic Church - Holy Trinity Church, 41 Brook Green, London, W6 7BLDiocese of WestminsterPope Benedict XVI gives thanks for his 'fruitful' visit to United Kingdomurn:uuid:1514ef69-d821-35bb-a857-26e2cd0efdb32010-10-12T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T13:30:52+01:00Pope Benedict XVI gives thanks for his ‘fruitful’ visit to United Kingdom in a personal letter to Archbishop Vincent NicholsDiocese of WestminsterMake your faith more visible, Archbishop of Westminster urges Catholicsurn:uuid:1a16c7ce-c838-a1de-cf87-ca5fc91894bd2010-09-24T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T13:25:45+01:00Catholics are urged to make their faith more visible by regularly saying ‘God bless you’ and making the Sign of the Cross in their daily lives in a Pastoral Letter from the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster's interview with The Sunday Telegraphurn:uuid:7feea604-10c6-f1f0-85b2-4c630610f4372010-08-02T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T13:21:43+01:00In an interview with The Sunday Telegraph, published on 1August 2010 Archbishop Vincent Nichols has spoken about the relationship between the Catholic Church and government, the need to rebuild communities based on mutual support and genuine care and his hopes for the forthcoming State visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the UK.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols becomes Patron of The Passageurn:uuid:691c694c-41e6-b688-1cbc-b348e68bf2562010-06-15T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:13:25+01:00The Archbishop of Westminster, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, has become the Patron of the homelessness charity, The Passage – the post originally held by his predecessor, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor.Diocese of WestminsterMass marks close of the Year for Priestsurn:uuid:9573c63a-7e07-eac9-9a48-030000a263932010-06-11T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T13:14:44+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster has celebrated Mass for the close of the Year for Priests and the Feast of the Sacred Heart at Westminster Cathedral on Friday 11 June 2010.Diocese of WestminsterRequiem Mass for the late President of Polandurn:uuid:b081f86a-a2be-100b-8b44-97d6b3b6e58b2010-04-20T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:13:52+01:00A Requiem Mass for the late President of Poland and all those who died in the plane crash in Smolensk on 10 April 2010 has been held at Westminster Cathedral on Thursday 29 April 2010.Diocese of WestminsterPolish plane crash in Smolenskurn:uuid:d158b7bd-7a41-faa4-ade0-97b48b2997592010-04-12T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:14:09+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, has expressed his sincere condolences to the Polish community in England and Wales following the plane crash in Smolensk on...Diocese of WestminsterHoly Week Through Arturn:uuid:0646d92e-2c05-14de-5994-a915f29e713f2010-03-29T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:14:35+01:00The Archbishop of Westminster, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, has recorded an Easter video reflection on four paintings from the permanent collection of London’s National Gallery.Diocese of WestminsterMass marks 30th anniversary of the death of Archbishop Oscar Romerourn:uuid:8c3a0bc2-1475-08a2-34b6-9a21e21d4b1f2010-03-24T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:14:59+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols has celebrated a Mass in honour of Archbishop Oscar Romero in Westminster Cathedral to mark the 30th anniversary of the matryrdom of the former Archbishop of San Salvador.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols - Pastoral Letter for the 5th Sunday of Lenturn:uuid:274f5325-dd5d-289f-d21c-4370a1ade1d62010-03-19T00:00:00+00:002012-05-04T12:53:09+01:00In a Pastoral Letter for the 5th Sunday of Lent 2010, read out in parishes in the Diocese of Westminster on 20 and 21 March 2010, Archbishop Vincent Nichols has said that the Lenten journey is not a time for blaming others but a time for identifying our own faults, seeking forgiveness for them and trying to build a more virtuous life.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols receives honorary doctoral degree from Birmingham City Universityurn:uuid:00c8ff3f-172f-fca5-6cda-2366d43b35fc2010-02-15T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:15:28+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, received an honorary doctoral degree from Birmingham City University, during an Awards Congregation, held at Symphony Hall in Birmingham, on Monday 15 February, writes Peter Jennings.Diocese of WestminsterDeath of Cardinal Cahal Dalyurn:uuid:8c811b10-e95b-bbbb-3f40-37203d5b67f72010-01-04T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:15:51+01:00Cardinal Cahal Daly, Primate of All Ireland from 1990-1996, died on New Year's Eve, aged 92.Diocese of WestminsterMidnight Mass at Westminster Cathedralurn:uuid:755e5b60-e972-cc72-8b4f-c23378d024772009-12-24T00:00:00+00:002012-05-04T12:39:00+01:00In his homily for Westminster Cathedral's Christmas 2009 Midnight Mass, Archbishop Vincent Nichols has questioned the wisdom of the world that tells us happiness comes from wealth, status, celebrity and how we are regarded by society.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols visits Hindu templeurn:uuid:849e8c43-a767-8acf-62ec-873caf56fb242009-11-23T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:16:11+01:00The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has made an official visit to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Europe’s first traditional Hindu temple in Neasden...Diocese of WestminsterParliamentary Roman Catholic Duty Priesturn:uuid:db6af46f-f39c-6554-fe14-09f2f11e28732009-10-29T00:00:00+00:002019-10-07T15:16:34+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols has announced the appointment of Canon Pat Browne as the Parliamentary Roman Catholic Duty Priest.Diocese of WestminsterPersonal Ordinariates for Anglicans entering the Catholic Churchurn:uuid:324c3d33-d20c-ac56-6915-8fff09beb2ff2009-10-23T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T12:27:24+01:00Joint Statement by The Archbishop of Westminster and The Archbishop of Canterbury concerning the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith s note about Personal Ordinariates for Anglicans entering the Catholic Church.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent celebrates Mass in the presence of St Thérèseurn:uuid:6eb27829-371e-1ced-cdda-e1c2f367a05c2009-10-13T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T12:16:32+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster celebrated the Capitular Mass of St Edward the Confessor on 13 October at Westminster Cathedral, in the presence of the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols - Pastoral Letter 19 - 20 September 2009urn:uuid:40da5285-ff71-bb20-e8f1-11880344aca22009-09-18T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T12:11:26+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols has issued his first Pastoral Letter to the Diocese of Westminster since his installation as Archbishop of Westminster in May 2009.Diocese of WestminsterJack Sullivan, miraculously cured through the intercession of Cardinal Newman, to visit Englandurn:uuid:59e02c38-9f27-8565-6f52-90802383cf922009-09-14T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T11:56:59+01:00Jack Sullivan, the American Permanent Deacon, who was miraculously cured of a serious spinal disorder through the intercession of Cardinal Newman, in August 2001, has accepted an invitation from Archbishop Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, to visit London, Birmingham and Oxford, during November.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols says community needs more than Facebookurn:uuid:662d05c4-95ef-b126-c0d7-81b093b583f02009-08-05T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:17:05+01:00In an interview with The Sunday Telegraph Archbishop Nichols says that while social networking sites can improve communication, they do not build rounded communities.Diocese of WestminsterPope Benedict XVI's Encyclical 'Caritas in Veritate' publishedurn:uuid:b422664c-5f2b-ec0f-0464-ca3b401b210c2009-07-07T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T11:42:34+01:00The Vatican today released Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical Caritas in Veritate.Diocese of WestminsterPope Benedict XVI recognises Newman miracleurn:uuid:4694d208-08e2-744a-cefd-d8ba72eb30a92009-07-03T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T11:34:56+01:00Pope Benedict XVI today recognised the healing of Deacon Jack Sullivan in 2001 as a miracle resulting from the intercession of the Venerable Servant of God John Henry Newman.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster receives Pallium from Pope Benedict XVIurn:uuid:ed4cc7e5-55c2-e59b-02e4-3bbf856322da2009-06-29T00:00:00+01:002014-10-14T14:33:40+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, today received the Pallium from Pope Benedict XVI in Rome on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Monday 29 June 2009.Diocese of WestminsterArmed Forces Dayurn:uuid:f37cd579-86a8-d0c3-95b2-3d4391f44f232009-06-26T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:17:22+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop Vincent Nichols, has issued a message of prayer and support to members of the armed forces and their families.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop of Westminster marks the start of ‘Year for Priests’urn:uuid:e6c14899-2349-7f8a-17af-370da0cb0f6c2009-06-18T00:00:00+01:002012-05-04T11:16:08+01:00The Right Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster has marked the start of a Year for Priests in the Diocese of Westminster by celebrating a Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Friday 19 June 2009, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.Diocese of WestminsterTenth anniversary of the death of Cardinal Basil Humeurn:uuid:88dad6ef-0378-e64a-70cb-5424eaba7bc92009-06-17T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:17:46+01:00The 10th anniversary of the death of Cardinal Basil Hume has been marked by a Requiem Mass celebrated at Westminster Cathedral, Wednesday 17 June 2009, by the Right Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster.Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Vincent Nichols calls for promotion of Christian virtues in schoolsurn:uuid:785cc991-22f9-685b-83f1-a986d371ba182009-06-04T00:00:00+01:002012-05-03T17:04:03+01:00In an address at a conference on the theme of ‘Education and Young People’ held at Heythrop College on 3rd June, Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols said that children should be taught Christian values in schools.Diocese of WestminsterInstallation of Eleventh Archbishop of Westminsterurn:uuid:6833ae34-1631-e8ba-6134-b31cdb42db122009-05-22T00:00:00+01:002014-10-14T14:32:49+01:00The Most Reverend Vincent Gerard Nichols has been installed as the Eleventh Archbishop of Westminster during a Mass of Installation held at Westminster Cathedral, from 12.00 noon to 1.45 pm on Thursday 21 May 2009, and attended by a congregation o...Diocese of WestminsterThe Oratory School marks 150 years of Catholic Educationurn:uuid:9e1b6fe1-cda4-d243-0597-b13fee4376322009-05-05T00:00:00+01:002019-10-07T15:18:06+01:00The Oratory School, founded by Cardinal Newman on 2 May 1859, celebrated its 150th Anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving, in Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 2 May 2009, that concluded with the reading of a Papal Blessing from Pope Benedict XVI...Diocese of WestminsterArchbishop Nichols unanimously elected President of Bishops’ Conferenceurn:uuid:e9e4d76b-d224-a6f3-530a-95a03e6d78352009-05-01T00:00:00+01:002014-10-14T14:49:00+01:00Archbishop Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop-elect of Westminster, was elected unanimously by acclamation as President of the Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales at this week’s plenary meeting in Leeds.Diocese of WestminsterWelcome to our new Archbishopurn:uuid:80c3392f-67ff-4fe8-1847-1a2cf4c19fd02009-04-08T00:00:00+01:002014-10-14T14:23:27+01:00His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has today appointed the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, who has been Archbishop of Birmingham since March 2000, as the next Archbishop of Westminster. Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Cormac ...Diocese of Westminster