Cardinal's Homilies
This beautiful Mass of Chrism centres on a strong Scriptural theme: 'The spirit of the Lord has been given to me, for he has anointed me, he has sent me, to bring the good news... to be the faithful witness'.Â
These words apply to Jesus, '...Read more
Today we relive the entry of our Lord into Jerusalem. Those who have been to the Holy Land can readily visualise the steep path down from the Mount of Olives, across the Kidron Valley and up to the Golden Gate of the Temple. This is the path of th...Read more
The words of the Entrance Antiphon for the Mass of this feast day proclaim Joseph to be the 'faithful and prudent steward whom the Lord set over his household.' This same proclamation is echoed in the Preface of the Mass, too.Â
It has had a more...Read more
I welcome you all to this celebration of Holy Mass. I welcome especially all those who are participating in the Education Conference taking place this evening on the theme of 'Contemporary Issues Facing Catholic Schools: Lessons from the United Ki...Read more
Today is a privilege for me to celebrate Mass at this great Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Luján . I thank his Excellency Archbishop Agustin Radrizzani for his gracious permission and his presence here today. Unfortunately I do not speak Spanish we...Read more
Latin American Meeting on New Slavery and Human Trafficking: Together against Trafficking in Persons at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires on the Feast of St Josephine Bakhita, 8
Today, all over the world, Catholic people are celebratin...Read more
It is a real pleasure for me to see so many women and men in Religious and consecrated life here in the cathedral today.
As I thank you for your presence, I thank you too for all that you do in the service of Jesus Christ and his Church. Today'...Read more
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ,
These days of Christmas are a time for going home. Our hearts, like homing pigeons just after their release, turn homeward at this time. We want to spend time 'at home'. Yet those two simple words carr...Read more
Given at Midnight Mass of Christmas 2018 at Westminster Cathedral
My brothers and sisters, tonight my message is simple: to wish you all a very happy Christmas, starting with this Midnight Mass and flowing out into all the days of the Christmas h...Read more
Each day this week we have been presented with an example of radical discipleship. During the week there has been a wonderful parade of saints from the first to the seventeenth centuries: St Luke, St Ignatius of Antioch, St Teresa of Avila, St Joh...Read more
At the end of August, just a few weeks ago, Pope Francis visited Ireland for the World Meeting of Families in Dublin. I was privileged to share in much of that event.Â
It was remarkable, unlike any other papal visit in my knowledge.Â
As is cus...Read more
My brothers and sisters,Â
We are here in the presence of Jesus in this Most Blessed Sacrament. He is always present to us. But here we can see, touch, even taste that Presence in the Bread which is its sign and sacramental reality. Bread...Read more
I am so pleased to welcome you all to this ordination ceremony. I thank all who have prepared for this day, most immediately Mgr Jeremy and everyone here at St George's. This day has been very long in its preparation: in the life of Antonio's ...Read more
Of all the events that take place in this cathedral, this is one of the most joyful. We are full of gladness at the ordination of six new priests; we are joyful at the hope this brings and we are grateful for all that has brought us, and you, to t...Read more
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ,Â
On the left-hand side of Westminster Cathedral, in the second side chapel, lie the mortal remains of St John Southworth. In preparation for his feast day on 27 June, they move into the middle of the ...Read more
In this ceremony, these three men, Alex, Kingsley and Colin, your friends, colleagues, indeed husbands and fathers, will receive a gift of the Holy Spirit, making them sharers in the Sacrament of Holy Orders, Deacons of the Catholic Church. For al...Read more