Cardinal's Homilies
This evening we entered a darkened Church. It is dark and empty of the Lord’s presence.Read more
Brothers, today we celebrate the memory of the first Eucharist at which our Lord Jesus Christ shared with His apostles and with us His call to the priestly service of His ChurchRead more
Oscar Romero was Archbishop of San Salvador from February 1977 until 24 March 1980.Read more
The life of Graham Leonard has been a rich tapestry of praise to God and of enduring trust in the gift of God’s Eternal Word made flesh, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Master.Read more
The Word of God is a light for our eyes and a lamp for our steps. We are ready and gracious recipients, therefore, of this Word, announced to us this afternoon, and handed over in these Bible texts in the context of married life, in all its stages.Read more
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