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Pastoral Letter on the Synod on the Family
 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
26/10/2014
Taking Possession of his Titular Church in Rome
Given at Sant'Alfonso, Rome on 2 October 2014 on the occasion of taking possession of his Titular Church in Rome.  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
02/10/2014
Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School Centenary Mass
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.   Today I offer my warmest congratulations to The Cardinal Va...Read more
19/09/2014
Mass in Thanksgiving for Cardinal Manning and Commemoration of 125th Anniversary of Great Dock Strike
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
15/09/2014
150th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Servite Fathers
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
14/09/2014
Centenary of the Catholic Police Guild
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
07/09/2014
Requiem Mass in Commemoration for the Fallen of the Great War
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
04/08/2014
Lourdes 2014 Farewell Mass
It seems a long time ago, now, since I spoke to you about the three stories of Lourdes. The first, you remember, is the story of all that happened here, the history of Lourdes. We have learned and seen a great deal of that. The second is the...Read more
29/07/2014
Lourdes Mass at the Grotto
It is an even greater privilege to he celebrating Mass here at 7.00pm, precisely when every hotel in Lourdes is serving dinner. We have this place to ourselves, in some special peace and quiet.  This is our time, then, to bring all our prayers...Read more
28/07/2014
Diocesan Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate
As we begin this moment of ordination, let me offer some words of thanks. I thank all of you present who have been contributing to the formation of our new deacons. I thank Deacon Anthony Clark, the Director of our Deaconate Programme and Mgr ...Read more
21/07/2014
Ordination of Fr Stefan Kaminski
There is one moment, found in each of the Synoptic Gospels, which can give shape to our reflection this evening because it reveals the very heart of the sacrament we are about to celebrate. It is the moment in which Jesus calls the twelve who are ...Read more
20/07/2014
Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Alan Williams SM
It seems a long time ago now, but in 1984, as a comparatively young priest, I was sent to London to serve Cardinal Hume and the bishops of England and Wales as General Secretary of the Bishops' Conference.Read more
01/07/2014
Ordinations to the Priesthood
Given on the occasion of the ordination to the priesthood of Rev Andrew Chamiec, Rev Derek Hyett and Rev Brian O'Mahony on 28 June 2014 at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood in Westminster.  How wonderful that we gather for ...Read more
30/06/2014
400th Anniversary of Heythrop College
Given at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Simon Stock Church, Kensington, on 21 June 2014:  Today we celebrate and thank God for the illustrious history of Heythrop College stretching back over 400 years. The story of this College starts with a...Read more
23/06/2014
Mass for Catholic Parliamentarians
Given on Wednesday 11 June 2014, the Feast of St Barnabas, in the Crypt Chapel of St Mary Undercroft, Palace of Westminster. I thank you for this invitation and the privilege of celebrating Mass in this very special place. Today we keep the ...Read more
12/06/2014
Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony
Given at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 7 June 2014 In the newspaper a few days ago I read of a girl called Athena. She died of cancer aged 12. Her parents found some of her thoughts written on the back of a mirror in her bedroom. One though...Read more
09/06/2014
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