Cardinal's Homilies
Public debate in our society today is often strident. Organisers are on the look out for participants who not only profoundly disagree but who are also prepared to be dismissive and disparaging about each another.Read more
Today, at this Mass in which we honour the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes, we thank God for the gifts of life and faith.Read more
As you will know, the bishops of England and Wales have recently returned from the ‘ad limina’ visit to the Holy See.Read more
This is a wonderful and gracious occasion, as we celebrate at this Mass the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Mary Ward.Read more
This is my Christmas greeting to you and to all sharing in the Mass on television.Read more
I am very pleased to welcome you to Westminster Cathedral, in the heart of London, where, in a few moments, we will be beginning our celebration of Midnight Mass.Read more
Today’s Gospel, and indeed the example of St Martin of Porres to whom we look for inspiration, centres on the Christian call to love.Read more
Earlier this week, CARITAS Social Action issued a Report which presented the Mapping of Care given by Catholic Community to the Elderly. The research was carried out by Middlesex University.Read more
Mass of Thanksgiving for the Reopening of the Restored College Church, Venerable English College, Rome 18th October 2009.Read more
Mass of Thanksgiving for the visit of the Relics of Saint Therese of Lisieux, Westminster Cathedral, 15th October 2009Read more
Tuesday 13 October In the National Gallery, there is a painting which represents the highest achievements of English Medieval art. It is the Wilton Diptych and it stands as a reminder of a time when culture and life in this country were profoundly...Read more
On June 29th, Pope Benedict issued his Encyclical Letter, ‘Caritas in Veritate’. Its theme is the work of integral human development, the task, common to all humanity, by which we strive to bring to fulfilment all the God-given potential of every person.Read more
Today we begin a Year for Priests, called for by Pope Benedict XVI. It will be observed throughout the world. It is to be a year in which, as a Church, we say that we are proud of our priests, that we love them, honour them and recognise with grat...Read more
Given at the Requiem Mass on the tenth anniversary of the death of Cardinal Basil Hume on 17
As we gather for the celebration of this Requiem Mass I am sure that our minds and hearts are filled with memories of Cardinal Basil Hume. Each of us h...Read more
Homily of the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols at the Mass of Installation as Archbishop of Westminster, Westminster Cathedral, 21 May 2009.Read more