Cardinal's Homilies
On a recent visit to Rome, my eye was caught by one of the new statues which adorn the outside wall of the Basilica of St Peter. In fact it is the newest of the statues, only unveiled by Pope Benedict XVI four years ago, almost to the day. It is, ...Read more
As a child I was, from time to time, really afraid of the dark. When the light went out at night in my bedroom and on the landing, or when I woke in the dark, a deep chill would fill my heart. Sooner or later I would cry out. My mother would come....Read more
Given on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, 2 February 2015, at the Solemn Diocesan Celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life at Westminster Cathedral.Read more
Given on the occasion of the Solemn Profession of Sister Martina Teresa, at Poor Clare Convent Arkley on Sunday 1 February 2015
This ceremony is already so rich in words, images and actions that it hardly requires a homily. And there is more to...Read more
Given on 25 January 2015 at St Joan of Arc Church, Highbury, marking the 50th anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Marie-Clementine Anuarite Nengapeta.
I am so pleased to be part of your celebration today: A celebration of faith, of joy, of ...Read more
Extracts of the homily given at Our Lady of Willesden on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, 11 January 2015.
Today we rejoice with the parents of this baby boy whom they are bringing for baptism.
They have brought him into the world, to be a ...Read more
My dear brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ,
In writing this letter to you for the Feast of the Holy Family, I want first of all to wish you all a very Happy Christmas. For many good reasons, Christmas is clearly focussed on the family. So I h...Read more
'This is the night which changes everything'. I heard these words sung by children with great enthusiasm a few days ago. The children were right. The birth of Jesus Christ is the hinge of human history. On this night a new vision is born, new ...Read more
Given at Westminster Cathedral at the opening Mass for the Year of Consecrated Life on 29 November 2014.Â
Last Sunday, as you might have heard, IÂ went to Gaza to visit the Catholic community and to celebrate Mass with them. It was a disturbin...Read more
 My brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ
Today I would like to tell you a little about the recent Extraordinary Synod of Bishops held in Rome on the theme of the pastoral challenges facing the family in the context of evangelisation. I was privi...Read more
Given at Sant'Alfonso, Rome on 2 October 2014 on the occasion of taking possession of his Titular Church in Rome.Â
I am so pleased to be here this evening in this beautiful Church of St Alfonso. It is surely a hidden gem in the riches of Rome....Read more
Extracts from the Homily given by His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols at Westminster Cathedral on 19 September 2014 at the centenary Mass for the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School. Â
Today I offer my warmest congratulations to The Cardinal Va...Read more
Given at St Mary and St Michael's Church, Commercial Road, on 14 September 2014, the 125th anniversary of the 'Cardinal's Peace' settling the Great Dock Strike.
This East End of London is a place of great and proud traditions. Among them is the...Read more
Given on at Our Lady of Dolours Church, Fulham, on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, 14 September 2014.
For 150 years, the Servite Friars have served our Catholic Community here in this part of London. While this parish is not quite tha...Read more
Given at Westminster Cathedral at the Centenary of the Foundation of the Catholic Police Guild Mass on 6 September 2014.
Forgive me, but as I stand before you I am tempted to imitate Pope Francis and say not simply 'Buona sera' but, more ...Read more
Given at Westminster Cathedral on 4 August 2014, at the Requiem Mass in commemoration for the Fallen of the First World War.
One hundred years ago today, in the first week of August, people were enjoying a Bank Holiday Monday. For many that did...Read more