Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster
- 2018
Adoremus: A time of special graceby Cardinal Vincent Nichols The days of the Eucharistic Congress The Eucharist take us to the heart of our faith; the celebrations and processions of To be before the Blessed Sacrament, to share in the Mass, to be filled with a profound...
more- Cardinal Praises JRS Refugee Work
On Friday 13 The centre is open every Thursday for refugees and asylum seekers, who are welcomed to a safe space staffed by volunteers, where they can talk and share their difficulties over a meal. Upon arriving, the Cardinal was taken on a ...
more - Cardinal Vincent mourns death of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran
Following the announcement 6 In a statement released on the same day, the Cardinal said: 'With sadness I receive the announcement of the death of His Eminence Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauron. This morning I celebrated Mass for the repose of his s...
more - 'We will strive to renew our priestly mission and purpose,' says Cardinal
In a pastoral letter read in parishes on the Nativity of St John the Baptist, 24 Looking to the example of St John Southworth, ‘a key patron of priests of this diocese,’ the Cardinal calls him an ‘inspiration and intercessor us’. The bo...
more - Cardinal praises ‘selfless courage’ of police
At the annual Metropolitan Police Remembrance Service on 14 He particularly remembered ‘those whose commitment to justice led them to respond with selfless courage in the tragedies’ that had hit London in the previous year, and especially t...
more - 'As a Church, we have a great part to play in eradicating human trafficking.'
by Cardinal Vincent Nichols Human trafficking has been described by Pope Francis as 'an open wound on the body of humanity'. Since we are all part of that humanity, human trafficking defaces us all. He goes on to say that it is 'a wound in...
more - Cardinal congratulates Sr Imelda Poole on MBE
Sr Imelda Poole IBVM was named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in June 2018. She is awarded an MBE for her work in combatting human trafficking and modern slavery. Cardinal Vincent offered his congratulations to Sr Imelda and commended her...
more - Cardinal speaks in support of mothers and unborn children
Cardinal Vincent has spoken in support of the Archbishops of Armagh and Dublin following the Irish referendum. In a statement released 29 'Today I offer my prayerful support to the Archbishops of Armagh and Dublin, Eamon Martin and Diarmuid Marti...
more - 600th Anniversary of Primacy of Poland
On 29th April Cardinal Vincent travelled to Poland as Papal Legate at the celebrations of the 600th Anniversary of the Primacy of Poland. The Cardinal was in the city of Gniezno, whose Archbishops were first recognised as Primates in 1418, and hav...
more - Building trust is key in fight against human trafficking
On 22 During the three-day visit, they addressed a United Nations conference of diplomats, law enforcement officials and charities, stressing that trust is the key component in fighting human trafficking. They called for greater collaboration b...
more - ‘We are called to be holy by living our lives with love,’ Cardinal tells married couples
At the annual Mass in thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony at Westminster Cathedral on 19 At the beginning of his homily the Cardinal invited the couples to think about the advice they would give Harry and Meghan on the day of their wedd...
more - Cardinal thanks Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, president of the Santa Marta Group (an international alliance of the Catholic Church and law enforcement officials, set up at the behest of Pope Francis), thanked Kevin Hyland for his dedication and leadership following h...
more - Cardinal calls for prayers for people of Gaza
Cardinal Vincent Nichols is keen that the Catholic community of Gaza should not be forgotten at this desperate time. In a statement issued on 16th May, he said: ‘Today I have had a phone conversation with Fr Mario da Silva, the Catholic pari...
more - Rejoice and Be Glad
by Cardinal Vincent Nichols What is your picture of holiness? In your eyes, what does a saint look like? Pope Francis’ recent Exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate (‘Rejoice and be Glad’) offers us his answers to these questions. He says that...
more - Cardinal offers prayers as Commonwealth Heads of Government meet
On Monday 16th April, at the start of the week of Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings, Cardinal Vincent sent a message to Her Majesty The Queen on behalf of the Bishops of England and Wales, offering prayers and good wishes. In the letter, t...
more - Cardinal to be Pope’s Special Envoy
Pope Francis has asked Cardinal Vincent to act as a Papal Legate for the first time. The Cardinal will represent the Pope at the celebration of the 600th anniversary of the Ecclesiastical Primacy of Poland on 29th April 2018. The celebrations w...
more - Dialogue of Experience
A thirteenth century spiritual master, and a twentieth century monk, exemplify the prayerful encounter between Christianity and Islam, said Cardinal Vincent in an address at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies on 27th February. St Francis of Ass...
more - Call to protect status of Jerusalem holy sites
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols have called on the Israeli Government to protect the status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem. In a joint letter to the Israeli Ambassador to London, Mark Regev, the two fa...
more - Cardinal invites young people to be 'digital apostles'
Cardinal Vincent met with a group of young people from around the diocese on Tuesday, 27 February to listen to their hopes and desires for their own lives and for the Church.
more - Slaves on Our Streets
As part of the The Evening Standard’s special investigation into the issue of modern slavery in autumn 2017, Cardinal Vincent convened a round table of experts from business, media, law, finance, philanthropy, and law enforcement and victim supp...
more - St Augustine’s Altar: bridging heaven and earth
A Mass of dedication of the new altar was celebrated by Cardinal Vincent at St Augustine’s Church, Hammersmith on Sunday 4th February. Among the concelebrants were Bishop Michael Campbell OSA, Parish Priest Fr Gianni Notarianni OSA, and Fr Provi...
more - Giving powerful witness in society
In the opening address to the annual diocesan headteachers’ conference, Cardinal Vincent told heads: ‘Your task is to give a powerful witness in our society today.’ Exploring the nature of leadership in a Catholic institution, he remind...
more - Santa Marta Group Meets at the Vatican
Senior law enforcement officers, bishops, and religious women from over 30 countries, as well as representatives from key international organisations are meeting together for the fifth Santa Marta Group conference this week in the Vatican to updat...
more - Over a century of care
On Wednesday 17th January, Cardinal Vincent Nichols visited St Joseph’s Hospice, Hackney to bless the newly-built Heritage Space, which commemorates those who have served, were cared for or have been a part of the hospice since its founding 113 ...
more - Cardinal offers condolences following California mudslides
Cardinal Vincent has offered his ‘heartfelt condolences’ to Archbishop José H Gomez of Los Angeles for ‘all those who died or who were caught up with the devastating after-effects’ of last week’s mudslides in Santa Barbara County. ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Pays Tribute to Peter Sutherland
Following the death of Peter Sutherland, Irish businessman, politician and international public figure, on 7 ‘Peter Sutherland was an immensely gifted and principled man who, in an extraordinarily wide ranging career, made an outstanding cont...
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- 2017
Faith helps us to construct the pathway of dialogueIn his homily at Midnight Mass of Christmas at Westminster Cathedral, Cardinal Vincent said that ‘faith helps us to construct the pathway of dialogue, in which we genuinely listen to each other, in which sincere disagreement is not made out to b...
more- Cardinal expresses solidarity with Christians in Middle East
In a letter sent to Greek Orthodox Patriarch Gregorios III on 19 Writing on behalf of the Bishops of England and Wales, the Cardinal expresses support for the Patriarchs and heads of local Churches in Jerusalem in their stand against President ...
more - Cardinal Vincent congratulates new Bishop of London
Following the announcement of Rt Rev Sarah Mullally as Bishop of London, in a statement offering his congratulations on 18 ‘Today I congratulate the Rt Rev Sarah Mullally DBE on her appointment as the Bishop of London. I assure her of my pray...
more - Partnership in education
Cardinal Vincent and two leading Muslim imams have launched a new Muslim Certificate in Religious Studies at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. The new certificate aims to support the religious literacy of teachers and enhance the contribution t...
more - Businesses invited to join the fight against modern slavery
Since its launch last month, the Evening Standard and Independent special investigation into modern slavery, Slaves On Our Streets, backed by Cardinal Vincent, Prime Minister Theresa May, Archbishop Justin Welby and other leaders, has had overwhel...
more - CSAN highlights burden of loneliness
At this year’s annual parliamentary reception on 25th October, CSAN, the Catholic Social Action Network, chose to focus the spotlight on loneliness in all its forms. Addressing the gathering, Cardinal Vincent spoke of the paradox of loneliness ...
more - Cardinal Vincent offers prayers and condolences for Las Vegas shooting victims
Cardinal Vincent has offered prayers and condolences for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. In a letter to Bishop Joseph Pepe of Las Vegas, the Cardinal expresses his 'deep sorrow' at the 'murderous attack', offering prayers 'for the r...
more - Cardinal Nichols offers prayers for victims of Parsons Green explosion
Following the terrorist act on a train at Parsons Green Underground Station this morning (15 ‘I am dismayed at yet another cowardly attack on innocent people, including young children, as they were commuting to work and school this morning. I...
more - A message from Cardinal Cormac
My dear Cardinal Vincent, I would be very grateful if you would convey this short message to the priests, religious and lay faithful of the Diocese, of which I as well as you have been privileged to serve as their Bishop. At this time, ...
more - Birthday Wishes for Nuncio
On 24th August, Cardinal Vincent sent a message to Archbishop Edward Adams, Nuncio to Great Britain, with birthday greetings. In his message, Cardinal Vincent writes: 'Your Excellency, 'I learn that today is your birthday! So it gives me great p...
more - Prayers and birthday wishes for Cardinal Cormac
Ahead of Cardinal Cormac’s 85 Cardinal Vincent added: ‘We assure you of our prayers and love at this time. May God fill you with the joy of knowing that you are held in his loving care, even as you were at the moment of your birth those 85 ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Asks for Prayers for Cardinal Cormac
Cardinal Vincent wrote to the Bishops of England and Wales and to all priests in our diocese to ask for prayers for Cardinal Cormac, whose health 'has taken a defining turn' and who is now in hospital. Honouring Cardinal Cormac's wish to let the ...
more - Cardinal Vincent prays for victims of Spain terrorist attacks
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has condemned the terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils, and has offered prayers for the victims: ‘I am profoundly shocked and dismayed at the terrorist attacks targeting innocent people in the Ramblas area of Bar...
more - Statement following the death of Charlie Gard
On 28th July, Cardinal Vincent has issued this statement following the death of Charlie Gard: ' I am deeply saddened by the news that little Charlie Gard has now died. I offer my sincere and profound condolences to his parents who have tr...
more - Mass of Welcome for Apostolic Nuncio
On Tuesday, 4 His Cardinal Vincent was the principal celebrant, along with Cardinal Cormac over 20 Archbishops and Bishops from dioceses across England and Wales, the Metropolitan Chapter of Canons, and several priests. At the beginnin...
more - Cardinal Vincent reacts to extension of Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme
Cardinal Vincent has issued the following statement on 3 In the statement, the Cardinal says: ‘I am very pleased that Her Majesty’s Government has made this important extension to the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme with immed...
more - Cardinal Vincent strengthens ties with Lithuania in combatting human trafficking
In his role as President of the Santa Marta Group, Cardinal Vincent was invited to address the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament) and meet with Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis to strengthen the links with Lithuania and encourage their commitment to ...
more - Jubilarians Mass
Cardinal Vincent held a special Mass for all of the Jubilarians within the Diocese, at the Chapel in Archbishop House on 14th June, in thanksgiving for the milestone completed in service of the Lord and the community at large. Seven Jubilarians, a...
more - Praying for Grenfell: 'We are made to pray'
‘We human beings are made to pray. Otherwise we become dislocated,’ were the words of Cardinal Vincent. To respond to this natural instinct to come together to pray with others in times of grief and crisis, a time of Adoration before the Bless...
more - Cardinal Vincent offers prayers for victims of Finsbury Park attack
Following the indiscriminate attack on people leaving Finsbury Mosque and the nearby Muslim Welfare Centre after prayers on the night of 18 In his statement, the Cardinal said: 'Together with people all over this country I am appalled at the...
more - Cardinal Visits Mildmay
On 15th June, Cardinal Vincent paid a visit to Mildmay, the HIV charity and specialist hospital in East London. Following a short chapel service, he met with staff and patients, and toured one of the hospital wards, and heard about some of Mildm...
more - Cardinal Vincent offers prayers for victims of Grenfell Tower Fire
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has expressed his sorrow at the catastrophic fire that broke out in Grenfell Tower, North Kensington, in the early hours of 14 He also praised emergency response teams, particularly fire crews who have been working tire...
more - Sure and Certain Hope
During his first visit as patron to St Ethelburga’s Centre for Peace and Reconciliation on 10 Speaking of his experience of the three cities of Liverpool, Birmingham and London, which have all faced conflict and violence he said: ‘It is pre...
more - 'You are makers of history,' Cardinal tells married couples
At the annual Mass in thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony at Westminster Cathedral on 3 He invited the couples, ‘as you thank God for the years spent together, to open your hearts afresh to the Holy Spirit’, who is the “‘fountai...
more - Cardinal Vincent Offers Prayers for Manchester Attack Victims
Following the terrorist attack at Manchester Arena following a concert on 22 The Cardinal has also offered his prayers for those who have died, the bereaved, and all who are working so hard to respond to the tragedy. The Cardinal's full st...
more - Mary asks us to pray for peace, Cardinal tells pilgrims in Fatima
Cardinal Vincent led a group from the diocese on pilgrimage to Fatima from 24 Celebrating Mass with the pilgrims in the Chapel of Apparitions on the site where Our Lady appeared to the children a century ago, the Cardinal said Mary’s message ...
more - 'Prayers and sincere good wishes' for Pope Emeritus Benedict
Ahead of Pope Emeritus Benedict's 90 In the message, Cardinal Vincent writes: 'Most Holy Father, Dear Pope Benedict, 'On the occasion of your 90 'After Easter, the Bishops will come together for the Plenary Meeting of our Conference, in Pal...
more - Easter Celebration at Westminster Cathedral
At the Easter Vigil of the Holy Night celebrated in Westminster Cathedral, Cardinal Vincent reflected on the meaning of the Paschal fire from which the Paschal candle is lit and light then radiates to every individual present. The fire is a sym...
more - Commemorating the Lord's Passion
On Good Friday, Cardinal Vincent marked the Lord’s Passion in central London by joining the Walk of Witness and attending the Wintershall Passion play in Trafalgar Square before leading the Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion in Westmin...
more - Celebrating the Lord's Supper at Westminster Cathedral
At the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, commemorating the institution of the Eucharist, on Maundy Thursday, 13 In his homily, Cardinal Vincent explained the origin of the word ‘Maundy’, or ‘”Do this in memory of me.” Take bread and wine an...
more - 'Be accompaniers of the people entrusted to you,' says Cardinal Vincent at Chrism Mass
‘Be accompaniers of the people entrusted to you and be discerners of the promptings of the Holy Spirit among them,’ Cardinal Vincent told priests of the diocese at the Chrism Mass celebrated at Westminster Cathedral on 11 ‘Let that call, ...
more - Palm Sunday at Westminster Cathedral
Palm Sunday at Westmisnter Cathedral began with the reading of the Gospel narrative of the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem and Cardinal Vincent blessing the palms in Cathedral Hall followed by a procession along Ambrosden Avenue and into the...
more - Catholic leaders united in prayer with Coptic community
Catholic leaders in England have issued a statement standing united in prayer with the Coptic community after deadly explosions in two Coptic churches in Egypt on Palm Sunday: 'It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we learned of the bombing o...
more - Cardinal Leads Delegation of Muslim Leaders to Meet Pope
Cardinal Vincent has led a delegation of four Muslim leaders to Rome for a private audience with Pope Francis on 5 The Pope told the delegation that listening to each other was essential for the common future of humanity as we walk together in ...
more - Accompanying Young People to Respond to Christ’s Call
In an address at a symposium on accompanying young people, Cardinal Vincent explained that Europe is not just the European Union. The Council of European Episcopal Conferences (CCEE) includes all countries of the continent and, perhaps especially ...
more - 'Have nothing to do with anything that undermines who we are as children of God,' urges Cardinal
During a Mass offered for the victims of the London attacks, Cardinal Vincent spoke of the darkness experienced by those who suffer and mourn. ‘We know this experience,’ he said. ‘It’s very immediate and very painful for some today.’ He...
more - Cardinal asks priests and faithful to come together in 'compassionate solidarity' after London attack
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has released the following statement: 'Yesterday’s attacks in Westminster have shocked us all.The kind of violence we have seen all too often in other places has again brought horror and killing to this city. I kno...
more - Cardinal Vincent offers prayers and thanks for fourth anniversary of Pope Francis' election
Cardinal Vincent has written to Pope Francis offering prayers and thanks on the fourth anniversary of the Holy Father's election as Bishop of Rome and 265th successor of St Peter on 13 In his letter, the Cardinal says: 'I write on behalf of the ...
more - 'Offer the sick pastoral and spiritual care,' says Cardinal Vincent
In a pastoral letter read in parishes of the diocese on the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 26 February, Cardinal Vincent urges the faithful not just to hand the sick over to professional care, but to offer them pastoral and spiritual care in ...
more - Encouraging a 'Culture of Mercy' in the Church
Good evening. Thank you for this invitation to be with you this evening. My thanks to Fr Eddie O'Donnell for his kind hospitality. Thank you all for coming. You have invited me to reflect on the Year of Mercy which ended in November. I am gla...
more - Cardinal Vincent urges Government to work with renewed vigour to assist unaccompanied child refugees
Cardinal Vincent has today (12 'By repealing Art. 67 of the Immigration Act 2016, known as the Dubs Amendment, the Government is seen by many as abandoning its statutory and moral duty to take effective action for the protection of vulnerabl...
more - Cardinal Vincent Pays Tribute to Departing Nuncio
In a thanksgiving Mass for the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Antonio Mennini, celebrated at Westminster Cathedral on 6th February, Cardinal Vincent paid tribute to him as he comes to the end of his post in the UK. Speaking on behalf of the Bisho...
more - Cardinal Vincent Encourages Community Sponsorship Scheme Amid Trump Travel Ban
On Sunday 5 February Cardinal Vincent spoke on the BBC Radio 4 Westminster Hour about the executive order issued by President Trump which suspends the refugee acceptance programme for 120 days, prioritises refugee claims of religious-based persecu...
more - Cardinal Vincent Named Patron of St Joseph's Hospice
Cardinal Vincent has agreed to become Patron of St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney. St Joseph’s, one of the oldest hospices in the country, was founded by the Religious Sisters of Charity in 1900. They were invited to Hackney by the then Archbisho...
more - Cardinal Vincent Celebrates Silver Jubilee of Episcopal Ordination
On Monday 23 January Cardinal Vincent celebrated Mass in Westminster Cathedral to mark the silver jubilee of his episcopal ordination. The Cardinal was joined by bishops of England and Wales including Emeritus Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Co...
more - Farewell to Archbishop Mennini, Apostolic Nuncio
At the request of the Holy Father, the Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, His Excellency Monsignor Antonio Mennini, is being transferred from his current responsibilities to serve directly in the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, assisting in ...
more - Cardinal Calls for Refugees to Be Welcomed
Ahead of the World Day for Migrants and Refugees, 15 January, Cardinal Vincent continued his call for refugees from the Middle East to be welcomed and accommodated in this country. The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has been in regula...
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- 2016
Celebrating the Nativity of the Lord'Tonight we have come to Bethlehem, to a manger and a new-born babe: the king of kings who in his littleness holds true power and dominion', said Cardinal Vincent in his homily at the annual celebration of Midnight Mass of the Nativity of the Lord...
more- Cardinal Vincent Sends Condolences to Coptic Community
Following the attack on the terrorist attack on St Peter's Church in the complex of St Mark's Cathedral in Cairo, during services on Sunday 11 December, which killed at least 25 people, Cardinal Vincent wrote to Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of ...
more - Cardinal Offers Prayers for Victims of Nigerian Church Collapse
Following the collapse of the roof of the Reigners Bible Church that resulted in deaths of over 100 people who were gathered in the church in the city of Uyo, Nigeria, on Saturday 10 December, for the ordination of the bishop, Cardinal Vincent has...
more - Cardinal Sends Message of Sympathy Following Istanbul Attacks
Following twin bomb attacks near Besiktas football stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, 10 December, which killed 44 people, the Cardinal has sent message of sympathy to Archbishop Levon Boghos Zekiyan, Armenian Catholic Archbishop of Instanbul, and T...
more - Cardinal Vincent: Harness the potential within religious traditions for peace and just concern
At a conference on The Cardinal was responding to an address given by Dr Christopher Moran which outlined some of the contributing factors to the work for peace in Northern Ireland. Calling to mind too the situation in the Holy Land, he spoke o...
more - Firm Faith and Strong Hope in Gaza
On Sunday 6 November, Cardinal Vincent took a brief detour from the diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land to pay a visit to small Christian community in Gaza, where he celebrated Mass at the Catholic Parish of the Holy Family and met with parishion...
more - Cardinal Vincent Draws Attention to 'Hidden Homelessness'
The Bishops’ Conference has launched its latest document on prison reform as Justice Minister Liz Truss is set to unveil her strategy for improving prisons, including an additional £14million for more than 400 extra staff. Cardinal Vincent l...
more - Cardinal Vincent Encourages Peace Process in Colombia
On the occasion of Colombia’s first-ever state visit to the UK, where Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos de Calderon comes as an official guest of Her Majesty the Queen, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, said: 'Throughout five decades of violence...
more - Furthering the Work of Combatting Modern Slavery
The Santa Marta Group, a partnership between the Catholic Church, governments and law enforcement agencies around the world, met on 26 and 27 October to report on their progress and continue their collaboration in the fight against human trafficki...
more - New Rosary Shrine Inaugurated
On Saturday 22 October, members and friends of the Dominican Order, parishioners, and clergy of the diocese gathered to witness the inauguration of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary at St Dominic’s Church, Haverstock Hill. The principal cele...
more - English Martyrs Offer a 'Witness that Challenges Us,' says Cardinal Vincent
The newly-completed decorative scheme in the Chapel of St George and the English Martyrs and the new glass doors in the west porch of Westminster Cathedral were blessed by Cardinal Vincent after the celebration of the capitular Mass on the feast o...
more - Cardinal Vincent Affirms Support for the People of Mosul
Cardinal Vincent met with refugees from Mosul and the surrounding areas last year on a visit to Irbil. With a concerted push to liberate Mosul and other areas currently underway, Cardinal Vincent said: 'My prayers are with the people of Mosul...
more - Cardinal Vincent Reaffirms Church's Commitment to Combating Modern Slavery
In an address given at a service to commemorate the work of William Wilberforce and to inaugurate the office of the Anti-slavery Commissioner at Westminster Abbey on 12 October, Cardinal Vincent reaffirmed the Church's commitment to combating mode...
more - Cardinal Vincent Prays for Victims of Hurricane Matthew
Following the destruction caused by Hurricane Matthew, Cardinal Vincent has written to Jean Robert Pillard, the Chargé d'Affaires for Haiti, to express condolences and offer prayers for the victims. In his letter, sent 11 October 2016, he writes:...
more - Cardinal Offers Condolences on Death of Zdenek Makar
Cardinal Vincent expressed his condolences on the death of Zdenek Makar, who was died in Poplar in the early hours of 22 September following an altercation at a chicken shop. The message, which was delivered by Fr Keith Stoakes at a memorial servi...
more - Message of Support for Polish Community
Following the recent spate violence against members of the Polish community, Cardinal Vincent and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, have written a joint letter to President Andrzej Duda of Poland reassuring him of their ‘shared commitm...
more - International Mass Celebrates Cultural Diversity of the Church
In a homily given at the annual International Mass on 18 September in Westminster Cathedral, Cardinal Vincent spoke out against the murder of Arkadiusz Jozwik and the attack on two other Polish men in Harlow: ‘There is no place in our society fo...
more - Migrant crisis should be international priority says Cardinal
Cardinal Vincent has joined calls for the international community to address the migration crisis urgently, as world leaders gather in New York for Monday’s United Nations summit. The summit on 19 September is an opportunity for the internati...
more - Cardinal Vincent Ordains Bishop of Gibraltar
On the Feast of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 8 September 2016, Cardinal Vincent ordained Mgr Carmelo Zammit Bishop of Gibraltar.
more - 'Ban the Box' to Give Prison Leavers a Chance at Stable Employment, Says Cardinal Vincent
Cardinal Vincent told delegates at a conference on prison chaplaincy that employers should exclude the tick box on initial job application forms requiring a person who has completed a prison sentence to disclose their conviction. The Cardinal ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Prays for Victims of Italy Earthquake
Cardinal Vincent has written to Fr Andrea Fulco, the Parish Priest of the Italian Church in Clerkenwell, reassuring the community of his prayers for the victims of the earthquake in Italy on Wednesday. In the letter sent on 26 August, he writes: ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Pays Tribute to Bishop Edward Daly RIP
Following the death of Bishop Edward Daly, former Bishop of Derry, Cardinal Vincent has given the following statement paying tribute to him: 'I am saddened to learn of the death of Bishop Edward Daly. He will be mourned by many Christians ...
more - Churches Together Express Sorrow at Murder of Fr Hamel
The Presidents of Churches Together in England, among whom is Cardinal Vincent, issued a joint statement expressing their sadness at the murder of Fr Jacques Hamel the previous day. In their statement, they say: 'We are deeply saddened to learn...
more - Cardinal Vincent Expresses Horror at Murder of Fr Jacques Hamel
On Tuesday 26 July, following the terrorist assault on the Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray in a suburb of Rouen which resulted in the murder of Fr Jacques Hamel, Cardinal Vincent has expressed his horror at the attack in a letter to Archbishop ...
more - Muslim leaders join Cardinal in prayer following murderous assault in French Church
Following the murderous attack on the Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray in France, Muslim leaders joined Cardinal Vincent in condemning the attack and praying for Fr Jacques Hamel and all the victims, and for peace. Together, they write: 'Toge...
more - Cardinal Vincent Thanks Bishop Richard Chartres
In a letter dated 19 July, 2016, the Rt Rev and Rt Hon Richard Chartres, Bishop of London, announced that he would be retiring in 2017. In the announcement of his retirement, Bishop Richard Chartres writes: ‘For my part, I have tried to follo...
more - Religious Leaders Condemn Nice Killings
On 15 July, Cardinal Vincent joined with other religious leaders in issuing a statement condemning the indiscriminate attack on adults and children who were out enjoying the Bastille Day fireworks in Nice. The message reads: 'Last night a terribl...
more - Cardinal Vincent Sends Condolences to French Community in London
Following the terrorist attack in Nice on Bastille Day, Cardinal Vincent has written to the French community at Notre Dame de France Church to offer his condolences and prayers for the victims. In his letter, the Cardinal writes: 'I write today t...
more - Cardinal Vincent Praises St Mary's Long Tradition of Catholic Higher Education
In an address to graduates at St Mary's Degree Ceremony, Cardinal Vincent praised the university's 'long tradition of Catholic Higher Education', explaining that there 'is nothing narrow or insular in this Catholic vision of education. It is open ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Offers Support and Prayers for Theresa May
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, today congratulated Theresa May on her imminent appointment as prime minister. Recognising her judgement, resolve, sens...
more - Cardinal Vincent and Bp William Kenney Pray for Peace for South Sudan
In their statement, they expressed their sorrow at the 'tragedy' of 'severe violence' that has returned to South Sudan and called for violence to cease and that 'people whatever their differences should build a nation of peace'. The bishops off...
more - Cardinal Expresses Shock and Sadness at Baghdad, Dhaka and Medina Attacks
Cardinal Vincent has expressed his horror at the two separate bomb attacks in Baghdad on Saturday 2 July. Cardinal Vincent said on Monday 4 July: 'I want to express my horror at the suicide bomb attack in the Karada market, late on Saturd...
more - Cardinal Expresses Shock at Istanbul Airport Attack
Following the terrorist attack on Istanbul's Attaturk international airport on Tuesday, 28 June, Cardinal Vincent has writtent to the Archbishop of Istanbul and to the Turkish Ambassador to the UK expressing his shock and offering his condolences....
more - No to Racism, Hatred and Division: Cardinal Vincent Calls for Renewed Purpose
Cardinal Vincent has released the following statement calling for renewed purpose after the EU referendum vote: 'We all need to reflect on what has been a tumultuous few days and ponder what is needed now. 'Firstly, I am very conscious of th...
more - Cardinal Vincent Gives Statement Following EU Referendum
Cardinal Vincent has given the following statement after the announcement of the EU referendum result to leave the European Union: 'A great tradition of the United Kingdom is to respect the will of the people, expressed at the ballot box. Today...
more - Cardinal Vincent Stresses Need to Listen to Abuse Survivors
Cardinal Vincent has sent a message to the annual Anglophone Safeguarding Conference currently underway in Rome. He stresses that although much has been done, there's much more to do ‘in both the prevention and response to this crime’. T...
more - Cardinal Vincent Asks for Prayers for EU Referendum
In a letter sent to parishes in the diocese on Friday 17 June, Cardinal Vincent has asked that they 'include prayers for the forthcoming EU Referendum' in the celebration of Mass. Re-iterating the call of the Bishops of England and Wales in April...
more - Cardinal Vincent Gives Thanks for the Diocese of East Anglia
At Mass at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich to celebrate the 40 Using the cathedral as the starting point of his reflection, the Cardinal spoke of the reasons to be thankful on this anniversary. Pointing to the images of Ss Felix...
more - Cardinal Vincent celebrates Mass for the Jubilee of Priests
In his homily, the Cardinal looked to the example of the saints whose feast is celebrated today, explaining that ‘their suffering and their faithfulness was in bearing witness to Christ, the one who in his divinity raises our humanity to its ful...
more - Cardinal Vincent on Dialogue between Faith Communities and the State
Cardinal Vincent called for a broadening of a constructive dialogue between secular authorities and communities of faith to meet today’s challenges, at a symposium on Thomas Becket at Lambeth Palace on the feast of St Augustine of Canterbury, 27...
more - Facebook Q&A with Cardinal Vincent and Archbishop Justin Welby
On the feast of St Augustine, 27 May 2016, Cardinal Vincent and Archbishop Justin Welby took part in a live Facebook Q&A from Lambeth Palace. The brief session began with a conversation about unity in a nine-day prayer vigil ahead of Pentecost as ...
more - Cardinal Vincent and Prince William Unveil the Passage Refurbishment
On 13 May, Cardinal Vincent and the Duke of Cambridge visited The Passage to launch their newly refurbished building. The Cardinal, who is patron of the charity, thanked all those that support the work of The Passage, particularly the Sisters of C...
more - Cardinal Vincent Celebrates Matrimony Mass with 700 Couples
On Saturday 14 May, Cardinal Vincent welcomed 700 couples, celebrating over 25,000 years of marriage, to the ninth annual Mass of thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony at Westminster Cathedral at 3pm. In his homily, the Cardinal reflect...
more - Cardinal Vincent Welcomes New Mayor of London
Following on from the announcement that Sadiq Khan was the winner in the London Mayoral Election on Saturday 7 May, Cardinal Vincent issued the following statement: 'I welcome Sadiq Khan as the new Mayor of London. I assure him of my prayers fo...
more - Cardinal Vincent Welcomes Decision to Resettle More Child Refugees
Following the announcement yesterday by David Cameron that the UK will accept an unspecified number of unaccompanied children who arrives in the EU from Syria, Cardinal Vincent has made the following statement welcoming the decision: 'I...
more - 800th Anniversary Vespers for the Order of Preachers
On Friday 29 April, the feast of St Catherine of Siena, Cardinal Vincent celebrated Vespers in Westminster Cathedral for the culmination of the celebrations for the 800th anniversary of the Order of Preachers. Also in attendance were the Master o...
more - Celebrating 1050 Years of Christianity in Poland
On the Sixth Sunday of Easter, 1 May 2016, 1050 years of Christianity in Poland were celebrated with Mass at Ealing Abbey. Cardinal Vincent was the principal celebrant at this joyful and proud occasion for Polish people. During this year, the b...
more - Cardinal Vincent Issues Pastoral Letter on Amoris Laetitia
Cardinal Vincent has issued a Pastoral Letter that was due to be read in all parishes on the Sixth Sunday of Easter, 1 May 2016, on the Pope's Aspotolic Exhortation In the letter, the Cardinal thanks God that 'this great exhortation has come ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Return of Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help to Public Veneration
On Tuesday 26 April Cardinal Vincent visited his titular church in Rome, Sant’ Alfonso, for the 150th anniversary of the return of the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour to public veneration. The celebration began with a procession of the ic...
more - Cardinal Welcomes Parliament's Recognition of Atrocities Against Christians and Other Minorities as Genocide
MPs in the House of Commons have voted overwhelmingly, 278-0, to recognise that Christians, Yazidis, and other ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq and Syria are suffering genocide at the hands of Daesh (also known as ISIS or the so-called Isla...
more - Bishops' Statement on Amoris Laetitia
In a press conference following the plenary meeting of the Bishops of England and Wales, a statement has been released on the Post Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, The Bishops of England and Wales welcome the Pope’s Exhortation This Exhort...
more - Bishops' Statement on the EU Referendum
Following the plenary meeting of the Bishops of England and Wales, they have released a statement on the EU referendum: Reflecting on the forthcoming vote, we recognise the historic nature of this referendum and its implications for future gene...
more - Cardinal Vincent in New York for United Nations Anti-Trafficking Event
A global partnership of law enforcement agencies, Catholic Church organisations and experts from civil society, the Santa Marta Group, takes its fight against human trafficking and modern slavery to the United Nations Headquarters in New York on T...
more - Cardinal Vincent Calls for Effective International Cooperation to Eliminate Human Trafficking
On 7 April 2016, Cardinal Vincent Nichols addressed delegates at a special event at the United Nations, stressing that the cornerstone of the fight to eradicate human trafficking is effective international cooperation at all levels. New Sustain...
more - Cardinal Vincent Prays for Victims of Lahore Attack
Following the suicide bomb attack on Christians celebrating Easter in Lahore, in which both Christians and Muslims were killed, Cardinal Vincent issued the following statement: 'The perversity of evil knows no bounds. It sinks to a new low of hat...
more - Cardinal Vincent Reflects on the Light of Christ at the Easter Vigil
At the Easter Vigil on 26 March Cardinal Vincent reflected on the light of Christ explaining that, ‘The darkness is real, this week shown most emphatically on the streets of Brussels. The light is strong, overcoming all darkness, as our cer...
more - Commemoration of the Lord's Passion
On Friday 25 March, Good Friday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols marked the Lord’s Passion in central London by attending the Walk of Witness in Westminster and the Wintershall Passion play in Trafalgar Square before celebrating the Solemn Liturgy of t...
more - Celebration of the Mass of the Last Supper at Westminster Cathedral
On 24 March, Maundy Thursday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Westminster Cathedral. The Mass remembers Christ’s institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper and the washing of His disciple’s feet. In ...
more - Vespers at Hampton Court: A Personal Reflection
Solemn Vespers were celebrated in The Chapel Royal in Hampton Court Palace on Tuesday 9 February 2016, in all probability for the first time in 450 years. There were many news reports about this event, concentrating largely on the history of the ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Sends Condolences to Brussels
Following the attacks on Brussels on Tuesday, 22 March, Cardinal Vincent has sent condolences to Archbishop Jozef de Kesel, Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, and Belgian Ambassador Guy Trouveroy. In the letter to Archbishop de Kesel, the Cardina...
more - Cardinal Vincent Alongside 300 Priests Renew Priestly Promises at Chrism Mass
Cardinal Vincent celebrated the Chrism Mass for the diocese at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday 22 March. The Mass was concelebrated by Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, Archbishop Emeritus, the Most Reverend Antonio Mennini, the Apostolic Nuncio...
more - Celebrating the Bicentenary of the Sisters of Charity
The Religious Congregation of the Sisters of Charity who founded St Joseph's Hospice in Hackney marked the bicentenary of the foundation of their order by the Venerable Mary Aikenhead with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Vincent at the hospice on 10...
more - Cardinal Speaks Alongside Chief Rabbi and Maulana Syed Ali Raza Rizvi at Benedict XVI Lecture
On Tuesday 8 March Cardinal Vincent hosted the annual Pope Benedict XVI lecture at Archbishop’s House. He was joined by Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Maulana Syed Ali Raza Rizvi who discussed the theme: ‘Living as a creative minority in the U...
more - Giving thanks for St Maria Micaela and the Adoratrices
On the evening of 4 March, a Mass of thanksgiving was held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Simon Stock Church in Kensington to commemorate the 150 The principal celebrant was Cardinal Vincent who paid tribute to Mother Sacramento, as she cho...
more - Cardinal Vincent Marks Feast of St Josephine Bakhita at Cardinal Pole School
On 8 February, the Feast of St Josephine Bakhita, Cardinal Vincent visited Cardinal Pole School in Hackney for a special prayer service. Listen to the Cardinal's speak from the assembly here: In the audio clip below, Year 7 students from Card...
more - Cardinal Vincent Pays Tribute to Work of Talitha Kum
On 30 January, Cardinal Vincent addressed the second international coordinating meeting of Talitha Kum, the international network of consecrated life against trafficking in human persons. The Cardinal expressed his 'admiration for the witness' whi...
more - Cardinal Vincent Pays Tribute to Albert Gubay
Cardinal Vincent paid tribute to the Catholic Philanthropist Arthur Gubay who died on 5 January 2016 on the day that the Arthur Gubay Charitable Foundation announced it expected to make £10 million in donations to charities annually. Accordi...
more - Cardinal Vincent Speaks About Combatting Online Terrorist Recruitment of Young People
On 28 January, Cardinal Vincent addressed the CATSC/CES Secondary Leaders’ Conference in London. In his speech he talked about the increasing use of social media by terrorist groups to recruit young people. He said: ‘What was most chilling ...
more - Cardinal Vincent to Celebrate First Catholic Service at Hampton Court Palace in Over 450 Years
Cardinal Vincent will celebrate Vespers in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace on Tuesday 9 February. He will be joined by the Bishop of London, Dean of the Chapel Royal, who will give the homily. Vespers will be dedicated to St John the B...
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News of Great Joy: Midnight Mass at Westminster CathedralCardinal Vincent celebrated Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedral this Christmas Eve 2015. In his homily, he focused on the scene at the crib and its significance for all, especially in this Year of Mercy.
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more- The True Heart of the Christmas Gift
Writing in the Telegraph on 19 December, Cardinal Vincent
more - Cardinal Vincent and the Prince of Wales Offer Prayers for Middle Eastern Christians at Advent Reception
Representatives from the Chaldean Catholic, Syriac Catholic, Maronite Catholic, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic and Greek Catholic Melkit The Prince of Wales told the gathering of his visits to the region and the testimonies he had heard fr...
more - Cardinal Vincent Thanks Police for their Courage and Vigilance
In a homily given at the Metropolitan Police Carol Service in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 15 December 2015, Cardinal Nichols thanked the Metropolitan Police for their ‘vigilance’ and ‘courage’. Comparing them to St Joseph in his role a...
more - Cardinal Vincent Explains the Year of Mercy
In the interview he explained that ‘Pope Francis from his very first words has wanted to draw our attention to that depth of God’s love for us that becomes his mercy for us when he sees us make a mess of things’. Consequently, the Holy Fathe...
more - Cardinal Vincent Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Farm Street
On Tuesday 8 December parishioners at Farm Street were joined by Cardinal Vincent to celebrate their 50th anniversary year. The church officially became a parish of the Diocese of Westminster on 8 December 1965. The Mass also celebrated reaching ...
more - Notre Dame de France Celebrates 150 Years
The parish of Notre Dame de France, the French church in Leicester Square, has rounded out a year of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of its foundation with a Solemn Mass on Sunday 6 December. Cardinal Vincent was the principal celebr...
more - Cardinal Vincent's Statement on ISIS in Iraq and Syria
Cardinal Vincent has issued a statement on the same day that Parliament is expected to vote on strikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. In his statement, the Cardinal said: 'Effective action is necessary to stop the grave harm being inflicted by I...
more - Cardinal's Year of Mercy Advent Reflection
Cardinal Vincent has recorded an Advent reflection with the Year of Mercy at its heart. In the reflection, Cardinal Vincent speaks about Pope Francis' calling of the Year of Mercy as a 'wonderful gift, a marvellous inspiration to get us t...
more - St Edmund's College Chapel Centenary
On Friday 13 November, Cardinal Vincent joined the community at St Edmund's College Cambridge at Solemn Vespers to open the centenary celebrations of the college's Chapel, which is unique among contemporary Cambridge college chapels in being the o...
more - Cardinal Vincent Condemns Paris Attacks
In the wake of the previous evening's attacks in Paris which left many dead, Cardinal Vincent condemned the killings and offered his prayers. In a statement released 14 November he said: 'This morning I wish to express my horror at the events t...
more - Cardinal Vincent Gives Thanks for Gift of Scripture
On the 50th anniversary of In the address, he explained that Speaking of the document he said: 'Revelation comes through Scripture and Tradition. This was the real storm centre in the preparation of this constitution.' Asking which takes p...
more - Cardinal Vincent Praises Catholic Charities
The Cardinal said that Catholic charities contribute towards building 'a community and a society which offers opportunity to all, and the wherewithal to build a life and a livelihood'. He recognised the work of CSAN along with Caritas France t...
more - Pastoral Letter Following the Synod on the Mission and Vocation of the Family
Cardinal Vincent has written a pastoral letter reflecting on the synod and the importance of the family to be read out in parishes this Sunday, the Solemnity of All Saints. In the letter Cardinal Vincent spoke of the work of the synod which c...
more - Cardinal Vincent Gives His Reflections Following the Synod
Cardinal Vincent gave a press conference in London following the Ordinary Synod on the Family in Rome. He was also joined by Bishop Peter Doyle of Northampton. The press conference is available to listen to here, or a summary can be read below. ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Speaks about the 50th Anniversary of the Synod of Bishops
As the Synod on the Family nears an end, Cardinal Vincent has said that ‘the pieces of the synod are now coming together’ in an update from Rome. On Tuesday 20 October, the small groups finished their discussions on the third section of the w...
more - Cardinal Vincent Gives Half Time Update on Synod
At the half way point of the Ordinary Synod on the Family, Cardinal Vincent has given an update from Rome about the progress and themes being discussed at the synod. He explained the important discussion of mercy that has been taking place at the...
more - Cardinal Vincent Speaks at Synod Press Conference
On 14 October Cardinal Vincent spoke at the midday Vatican press briefing on the synod on the family. He spoke initially about the interplay between the plenary sessions of the synod and the small group discussions which he feels gives the syno...
more - Cardinal Vincent reflects on progress made by the Synod
Moving into the second week of the synod, Cardinal Vincent has reflected on the progress of the first week and the work of his small group. In total the Cardinal estimated that they had heard 190 individual contributions in the first week. This...
more - Cardinal Vincent elected Moderator of English small group
In an update after the second day of the Synod, clip Cardinal Vincent reflects on how important the work of the small groups is. He has been elected moderator of an English group of 27 to 28 members. He stresses that this Ordinary Synod, compared ...
more - At the First Day of the Synod
On the first day of synod proceedings, Cardinal Vincent gave an overview of the synod and some of the themes that emerged from the day’s presentations. As the Cardinal explains, the group heard from individual bishops who explained their conc...
more - Cardinal Vincent Invites Legal Professionals to Be 'Missionaries of Mercy'
Taking as his starting point the sending of the Holy Spirit, the Cardinal explained that the Holy Spirit ‘manifests God’s justice’ and ‘also testifies to God’s mercy, and continues to make present that mercy in our lives’. He went o...
more - Cardinal Vincent Reflects ahead of Synod on the Family
On 22 September, Cardinal Vincent gave a press conference to set the context for the forthcoming Synod on the Family and to reflect on the some of the responses he received to the consultation with the faithful. To listen It was his fee...
more - St Bernard’s Northolt Marks 50th Anniversary
On 20 September, a Mass of thanksgiving was celebrated at St Bernard’s Church Northolt in thanksgiving for 50 years of sacramental life at the church. Cardinal Vincent was the principal celebrant, along with Parish Priest Fr James Neal, previous...
more - Cardinal Vincent sends Congratulations to the Dalai Lama on his 80th Birthday
It is a joy and a privilege to offer my greetings and good wishes to the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 80th birthday and, at the same time to congratulate the Buddhist Society on their 90th anniversary. I do this on behalf of the Catholic Chur...
more - White City Celebrates Diamond Jubilee of Parish
On 19 September, White City celebrated multiple anniversaries. It was the Diamond Jubilee of the parish, as well as the Golden Jubilee of Our Lady of Fatima Church and St John XXIII Primary School. Cardinal Vincent was the principal celebrant of a...
more - Call for Solidarity with Christian Communities of Holy Land
The European bishops visited the Christian communities in Nazareth, Mil'ya (a town near the Israeli-Lebanese border) and Bethlehem, to hear first-hand the experiences, joys and sufferings of Christian families living there. They also met with Pale...
more - The Exaltation of the Cross
In Galilee on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, 14 September 2015, Cardinal Vincent gave a homily on the true glory of the Cross. Speaking of Golgotha, the Cardinal said: 'It is from there that the Cross of Jesus shines forth across all...
more - Loyal Address to HM the Queen on her Reign
On 9 September, Queen Elizabeth became the longest reigning monarch in British history, with her reign surpassing that of Queen Victoria. To mark the occasion, on behalf of Catholics in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent has sent the following Lo...
more - Cardinal Vincent and Faith Leaders Express Concern about Assisted Suicide Bill
Cardinal Vincent has joined with other faith leaders to express concern about the assisted suicide bill that is due to be debated before Parliament on 11 September. The letter, which has Cardinal Vincent and Church of England Archbishop Jusin W...
more - Cardinal Vincent Urges Action on Refugee Crisis
Cardinal Vincent has issued a statement on the refugee crisis today, in which he says: 'The Catholic Church in England and Wales will respond to Pope Francis' challenge to be generous in supporting people who have been forced to flee their home...
more - Cardinal Vincent Speaks in Support of Asylum Seekers
As the human tragedy of the asylum seekers arriving at Europe's borders continued to unfold, Cardinal Vicent spoke to ITV news on 2 September about the crisis. During the interview, the Cardinal shared that members of the British public had tol...
more - Cardinal Vincent and Chief Rabbi Visit Pope Francis
On 4 September, Cardinal Vincent and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis visited the Vatican for a private audience with Pope Francis to discuss faith relations ahead of the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the seminal declaration of how the Catholic Chu...
more - Cardinal Vincent Calls on Catholics to Contact their MPs ahead of Assisted Suicide Bill
The Cardinal warns that the intrinsic value of each human life will be undermined if assisted suicide were to be legalised by this Bill, with some lives being seen as worth less than others. It would also fundamentally change the “do no harm” ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Sends Condolences to Family of Fr Raymond Legge
Upon hearing of the sudden death of Fr Raymond Legge on 25 August in South Africa, Cardinal Vincent has written to Cardinal Wilfred Napier to thank him for the pastoral care shown. At the same time he has sent a message of greeting and condolence ...
more - Cardinal Vincent says we should both cherish life and embrace natural death
In a homily delivered in Lourdes on the Day for Life, the day on which the Church celebrates and affirms life from conception to its natural end, Cardinal Vincent said that we should both cherish life and embrace natural death. Affirming that...
more - Cardinal Vincent calls for Religious Belief to be Respected as Vital Resource
Cardinal Vincent called for religious belief to’ be respected and seen as a vital resource’ in a sermon delivered at the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London. The Cardinal said: ‘Whenever the state sees itself, or...
more - Cardinal Vincent Gives Thanks for 600 Years of Bridgettine Witness
Cardinal Vincent gave gave thanks for 600 years of Bridgittine witness in an ecumenical service to commemorate the anniversary of the foundation of Syon Abbey on 19 July 2015 at Syon Park. Joined by the Christian communities in Isleworth and Br...
more - Cardinal Vincent Calls on Faithful to Share the Joy of the Gospel
Cardinal Vincent led the National Evangelisation Conference in Birmingham on the Feast of St Benedict, 11 July 2015. In his capacity as the leader of the Church in England and Wales, he gave a rousing keynote speech to an enthusiastic audience gat...
more - Cardinal Vincent Remembers the Victims of the London Bombings
Cardinal Vincent attended the Service of Remembrance at St Paul’s Cathedral on 7 July. Speaking about the day, he said: 'Today is a day of sadness for many as we remember the victims of the terrorist attacks in London 10 years ago. It is also...
more - Catholic Church and IOM build on cooperation in combating human slavery
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and the IOM began collaborating four years ago and the memorandum of understanding signed on 30 June 2015 develops that partnership by enhancing the project on training and awareness-raising....
more - Cardinal Vincent Reflects on What Makes Us Human
Cardinal Vincent joined Jeremy Vine on 1 July to speak about what makes us human. Prior to the conversation about his early family life, he began by reflecting on the power of tears to express so much. The full broadcast of the programme can ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Conveys Message from Pope to Inclusive Capitalism Conference
On 26 June at the Second International Conference on Inclusive Capitalism at Mansion House, Cardinal Vincent gave the opening remarks to leaders from business, finance and public policy who were gathered to consider how global economic syste...
more - Cardinal Vincent Welcomes Pope Francis' New Encyclical
On 18 June, Cardinal Vincent
more - Cardinal Vincent Visits Tilbury Docks to See Work of AoS
As he did this, some of the 22 crew members who had gathered to meet him took photos to send back to their families in the Philippines, Singapore and Myanmar. They had never had a Cardinal on board before. Cardinal Vincent was in the port of Tilb...
more - Cardinal Vincent Speaks about Generative Capacities for Hope
On 17 June 2015, Cardinal Vincent gave the opening address at the RSA (the Royal Society for the encouragements of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) on the topic of finding generative capacities of hope. Also speaking was Richard Sennett, Professor...
more - Cardinal Vincent Prays for Polish Community on 1050th Anniversary of Baptism of Poland
On 6 June 2015, as members of the Polish community gather to pray at St John the Evangelist Church in Putney, Cardinal Vincent reassured them of his prayers: 'I am pleased to be able send you my greetings on the occasion of this prayer gatherin...
more - Cardinal Vincent Sees St Augustine as Fine Patron for Communications
On the Feast Day of St Augustine of Canterbury, Cardinal Vincent Nichols adopted St Augustine as a ‘fine patron’ for the work of communications. In his homily at the Communications Day Mass at St Patrick’s in Soho, London, the Cardinal said...
more - Cardinal Vincent Installed as First Chancellor of St Mary's University
Cardinal Vincent was installed as the inaugural Chancellor of St Mary's University, Twickenham, on 27 May 2015 during a special service of Vespers at Westminster Cathedral. During the Rite of Installation, Bishop Richard Moth, Chair of Governor...
more - Cardinal Vincent Celebrates Thanksgiving Mass for the Sacrament of Matrimony
On Saturday 23 May Cardinal Vincent celebrated a special Mass in thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony in Westminster Cathedral at 3pm. Over 500 couples were present who were celebrating significant anniversaries, of whom 132 were celebra...
more - Churches Together Presidents Express Sorrow at Violence to Christians
The Presidents of Churches Together in England, which includes Cardinal Vincent, have expressed their deep sorrow at the alarming increase in violence and murder against Christians in many parts of the world following their meeting on 13 May. Rece...
more - Ascension of the Lord: 'Festival of unfolding of our destiny'
On Sunday 17 May, Cardinal Vincent preached the homily at the Mass of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord at Our Lady of the Assumption, Warwick Street.
more - Cardinal Vincent on God's Gift of Mercy
Cardinal Vincent set the theme by saying that, ‘with great attentiveness to our Holy Father, we are all to think deeply about what is meant by the mercy of God and about how it enters our lives and about all that this mercy asks of us.’ H...
more - Cardinal Vincent Congratulates Prime Minister David Cameron
Following the result of Thursday's General Election, Cardinal Vincent sent his congratulations to Prime Minister David Cameron, saying: 'I send my congratulations to Prime Minister David Cameron on the result of yesterday’s General Election. Hi...
more - Cardinal Vincent Congratulates Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the Birth of Princess Charlotte
Following the birth of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Cardinal Vincent sent a letter of congratulations to Kensington Palace: Your Royal Highnesses, On behalf of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference o...
more - Cardinal Vincent Condemns Murder of 300 Yazidis
Cardinal Vincent has made a statement condemning the murder of 300 Yazidis by Islamic State militants near Mosul in Iraq: "I am deeply shocked by the brutal murder of these peace-loving people. The Yazidis I met in our recent visit to Erbil imp...
more - Cardinal Vincent on Listening to the Lord's Call
On the same weekend as we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, Cardinal Vincent spoke about hearing the Lord's call in each of our lives. On Saturday 25 April, at a Confirmation Mass at St Mary and St Michael's Church in Commercial Road in East Lond...
more - Cardinal Vincent: 'Christians Are Essential to Middle East Mosaic and Future'
The delegation led by the Cardinal was hosted by Archbishop Bashar Warda, the Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil who visited Westminster recently. The Cardinal described how 125,000 people had arrived in Erbil overnight in August last year after flee...
more - Cardinal Vincent Celebrates Mass with Christians in Erbil
During his visit to Erbil, Cardinal Vincent joined Archbishop Bashar Warda and the Chaldean community in the celebration of Mass in the Cathedral of St Joseph on Sunday 12 April, markedas the 'First Sunday' in the Chaldean calendar. The Cardina...
more - Cardinal Vincent Visits Christians in Erbil
In solidarity with the tens of thousands of Iraqi Christians who have been driven out of their homes and lands, Cardinal Vincent is visiting these Erbil this weekend. In his Easter Vigil Homily last week the Cardinal spoke of “the wretchednes...
more - Cardinal Vincent Witnesses to the Plight of Iraqi Christians
On a visit to Erbil on Divine Mercy Sunday, Cardinal Vincent has spoken to ITV about the plight of Iraqi Christians who have been displaced from their homes and lands. During the trip, Cardinal Vincent visited Christians living in a refugee c...
more - Cardinal Vincent Celebrates Easter Vigil with Message of Hope
The Cardinal went on to say, ‘from that original fire has come a single light, inextinguishable even by death, a light that has spread among us, from one to another, filling this place, becoming the Church. The light is Christ risen from the dea...
more - Cardinal Vincent Celebrates Good Friday in Central London
At 12pm, Cardinal Vincent took part in a Walk of Witness with other Christians along Victoria Street, from Methodist Central Hall and Westminster Abbey to Westminster Cathedral. The procession was led by a man carrying a Cross, symbolising Chri...
more - Cardinal Vincent Celebrates Mass of the Lord's Supper
On 2 April, Maundy Thursday, Cardinal Vincent celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Cathedral. The Mass remembered Christ’s institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper and the washing of His disciple’s feet. In commemoration of...
more - Cardinal Vincent Welcomes Modern Slavery Act
On 26 March, Royal Assent was given to the Modern Slavery Act 2015. In a statement issued on the day, Cardinal Vincent said: 'I welcome the Modern Slavery Act 2015 as the Bill receives Royal Assent today. While no Act can cover everything in th...
more - Cardinal Vincent Celebrates Requiem Mass for King Richard III
On Monday 23 March, Cardinal Vincent celebrated a Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of King Richard III at Holy Cross Priory in Leicester. Coming three days ahead of the King's re-interment at Leicester Cathedral, the Mass was concelebrated ...
more - Reception of Remains of King Richard III
On Sunday 22 March, Cardinal Vincent preached at a service of Compline for the reception of the remains of King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral. Cardinal Vincent joined Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as well as representatives of othe...
more - Cardinal Preaches at Oscar Romero Ecumenical Service
On 21 March, Cardinal Vincent delivered the homily at an ecumenical service at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, to mark the 35 Cardinal Vincent attributed the strength of love and devotion for Archbishop Romero to his dedication to he...
more - Cardinal joins Religious Leaders to Pray for the Nation Ahead of General Election
Open prayer from the Pentecostal tradition was followed by a sung Orthodox liturgy. The Archbishop of Canterbury led the Litany for Reconciliation from Coventry Cathedral and the Cardinal led Midday Prayer. All the religious leaders in turn offere...
more - Cardinal Vincent Opens New School and Family Centre in Poplar
On 19 March, pupils, staff and guests from the Diocese and local area gathered to celebrate the opening of Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School and the St Francis Family Centre in Poplar. Cardinal Vincent celebrated Mass in the school ha...
more - Cardinal Vincent Welcomes Archbishop of Erbil
Cardinal Vincent met with Archbishop Bashar during the latter’s visit to the UK to ask for additional humanitarian help and protection for Iraqi Christians fleeing Isil attacks. The Archbishop was accompanied on this visit by a delegation that i...
more - Cardinal Vincent Condemns Sexual Violence in Warfare
Cardinal Vincent addressed the Inter-faith Consultation Conference at Lancaster House on 9 February on the theme of 'mobilising faith communities in ending sexual violence in conflict'. In his address, the Cardinal called the use of sexual vi...
more - Cardinal Joins Celebration at Maronite Church
Cardinal Vincent joined the Maronite community at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in London for the celebration of their Eucharistic Liturgy on Sunday 8 February, the Feast of St Maroun. It was the first time that a bishop of the Diocese has been pr...
more - Cardinal Writes to Archbishop of Paris Following Terrorist Attacks
Cardinal Vincent has written to His Eminence Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, on 9 January expressing his condolences and offering his prayers for the French community following the attack on the offices of French sati...
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Pastoral Letter: The Gift of Marriage and Family LifeOn the Feast of the Holy Family, Cardinal Vincent has issued a pastoral letter to be read out in all parishes on 27th and 28th December 2014. In the letter, Cardinal Vincent invites all the faithful to 'ponder and pray over all the challenges a...
more- Cardinal Vincent Urges All to 'Open Our Eyes to the Vulnerable'
In an interview with Clare Balding on BBC2's Good Morning Christmas on Christmas Day said that he chose to focus on the vulnerable in his homily. He explained that his inspiration came from looking at the Crib, at the vulnerability of the Infant J...
more - Cardinal Vincent Invites All to 'Come to the Crib'
Cardinal Vincent celebrated Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Christmas Eve. In his homily, the Cardinal spoke of the radical kingship of Jesus and His rule of love. He said, 'The rule of love is promulgated through vulnerability!' H...
more - Cardinal Vincent's Christmas Message for 2014
Sitting by the Nativity scene in Archbishop's House, Cardinal Vincent delivers his Christmas message for 2014 about the opening arms of the Baby Jesus in the Manger.
more - Santa Marta Group Holds Second Trafficking Conference
The Santa Marta Group, led by Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe and Cardinal Vincent, is an alliance of international police chiefs and bishops from around the world working together with civil society to eradicate human traf...
more - Cardinal Vincent Celebrates Mass to Open Year of Consecrated Life
Cardinal Vincent celebrated a Mass to inaugurate the Year of Consecrated Life on Saturday 29 November at Westminster Cathedral. Concelebrating were Bishop John Sherrington and priests from the Diocese. Cardinal Vincent began his homily by refle...
more - Cardinal Vincent Visits Gaza
Cardinal Vincent took time out from the diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land on Sunday 23 November to visit the Catholic parish in Gaza. He celebrated Mass and met parishioners in Gaza City. Of the 1.8 million residents of Gaza, only 150 are Catho...
more - Cardinal Vincent Addresses CMA Conference for Healthcare Students
The inaugural Catholic Medical Association Conference for Healthcare Students took place at Wesminster Cathedral Hall on 8 November. The opening address was given by Cardinal Vincent who spoke on the new evangelization, following the example set b...
more - Cardinal calls on Parliament to take a lead from Catholic social action
In his address, the Cardinal called on MPs and Lords to learn from the Church’s hands-on approach to tackling the reality of poverty in the UK through its many charities, such as CSAN, the SVP and the Cardinal Hume Centre. He said: ‘A cruci...
more - Cardinal's Written Intervention for the Extraordinary Synod
INTERVENTION TEXT III Extraordinary General Synod of Bishops: Pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization 5 to 19 October 2014 A fruitful context for the discussions of this Synod is provided by three parables in Ch...
more - Cardinal Vincent Issues a Pastoral Letter on the Synod on the Family
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has issued a pastoral letter reflecting on the recent Synod to be read out in all parishes in Westminster at Masses this weekend. In the letter, Cardinal Vincent explains that the Synod ‘was about the pastoral care th...
more - Cardinal holds Press Conference to Reflect on the Family Synod
Cardinal Vincent Nichols held a press conference at the Bishops' Conference on 21 October 2014 to reflect on the Extraordinary Synod on the Family which was held in Rome between 5-19 October. Fr Manuel Dorantes, who works for the Vatican Press Of...
more - Cardinal Shares Insight at the Closing of the Synod
The Cardinal described a ‘vigorous synod’ with a ‘dramatic ending’ after the production of the final document and the voting process on whether to accept all 60 of its paragraphs. He went on to praise Pope Francis for saying that he will ...
more - Cardinal Comments on Synod Mid-term Report
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has given his comments from Rome on the Relatio Post Disceptationem - the mid-term report on the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops meeting in the Vatican to discuss family life. “This account of the discussions of the fi...
more - Cardinal Vincent gives his insight about Synod
Cardinal Vincent is taking part in the Synod on the Family in Rome as a Synod Father. In this podcast recorded at the Venerable English College on 8 October, a few days into the Synod, he shares his insight into the proceedings so far. more
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Cardinal Vincent Nichols spoke at a press briefing regarding the discussions that had taken place at the synod on the family so far. The briefing was led by Fr Lombardi, the Director of the Vatican Press Office, at Sala Stampa della Santa Sede wit...
more - Cardinal Takes Possession of Titular Church in Rome
On 2 October 2014, Cardinal Vincent Nichols took possession of his titular church in Rome, Santissimo Redentore e Sant’Alfonso in Via Merulana. Sant’Alfonso is home to the famous icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour (or Perpetual Help) which ...
more - Cardinal Gives Pause for Thought on Radio 2 on eve of Extraordinary Synod
On the eve of the Synod of the Family which begins later this week in Rome, the Cardinal spoke about taking possession of his titular Church in Rome and the famous icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour which is stored there. The full transcri...
more - Pope Francis Sends Cardinal Apostolic Blessing
On Saturday 27 September, Pope Francis sent Cardinal Vincent greetings on the occasion of the Feast Day of St Vincent de Paul: I am pleased to send warm greetings to you and the assurance of my prayers as you celebrate the feast of your heavenly ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Speaks about Synod on the Family
On 23 September, Cardinal Vincent spoke to the media to outline some of the themes which he sees will be prominent at the forthcoming Synod on the Family. The Cardinal will take a direct part in the proceedings of the Synod as President of th...
more - Cardinal Vincent Address to the First Ordinariate Festival
On 20 September, Cardinal Vincent Nichols gave the following address to at the first Ordinariate Festival, which took place in Westminster Cathedral Hall, followed by Mass in the Cathedral. On 4 November 2009, Pope Benedict issued his Apostol...
more - Cardinal Vincent Comments on the Challenges to Catholic Education
In his homily at the Mass celebrating the centenary of the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, Cardinal Vincent comments on the challenges to Catholic education today. The Cardinal compares the challenges in the previous century and Cardinal Bour...
more - Cardinal Vincent's Statement about the Death of David Haines
It is with great sadness that we hear of the killing of David Haines in what can only be described as a repugnant and chilling attack on human life. In its destructive savagery, it is an act that expresses the worst and most misguided aspects of h...
more - Cardinal Vincent Addresses Marriage Care Annual Conference
Cardinal Vincent spoke at the Annual Marriage Conference, which took place in Daventry on 13 September 2014. In his address, the Cardinal recognised the work of the charity since its inception at the end of the Second World War in helping couples ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Addresses Nikaean Club
On 11 September 2014, Cardinal Vincent addressed the Nikaean Club on the role of faith and reason in communicating the proclamation of the 'true image of God and the shape of our fundamental relationship with him.' Founded in commemoration of the...
more - Cardinal Vincent Writes to the Foreign Secretary about Iraq
In a letter sent to Philip Hammond, the Foreign Secretary, on 12 August 2014, Cardinal Vincent has 'welcomed the humanitarian efforts' that the British government has made in Iraq over the past few days and has urged that the 'relief operation' an...
more - Cardinal Vincent speaks about Iraq minorities on BBC4
Cardinal Vincent Nichols was a guest on the Sunday programme on BBC4 on 10 August. He spoke about the plight of Iraqi Christians and other beleaguered minorities. The Cardinal called for humanitarian aid and protection for these communities. ...
more - Cardinal Vincent Issues Iraq Appeal
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has issued a statement on 8 August 2014, asking for 'urgent help and protection' for the persecuted communities in northern Iraq. The Cardinal has called on Her Majesty's Government to lead the efforts to 'provide urgen...
more - Cardinal Vincent Issues Statement about Gaza
Cardinal Vincent has issued a statement on the situation in Gaza. The statement reads: Faced with the increasing violence that is engulfing the people of Gaza, my thoughts and prayers, and those of the Catholic community, are constantly with al...
more - Lourdes Catechesis: the Joy of Conversion
Cardinal Vincent led the catechesis on the first day of the Lourdes pilgrimage on the Joy of Conversion. He began by talking about the three stories of Lourdes: the story of Bernadette and what happened in 1858; the story of living and sharing ...
more - Cardinal Gives Pause for Thought on Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 Pause for thought 17 July 2014. On Sunday I'm off to the south of France! Not on holiday - that comes later - but to Lourdes, the pilgrim shrine in the Pyrenees. We go at the invitation of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who appear...
more - Cardinal Vincent Joins Other Faith Leaders in Voicing Concern over Assisted Dying Bill
In a letter sent to the Members of the House of Lords today, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has joined the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregation of the Commonwealth and the Secretary General of the Muslim Council of...
more - Cardinal Appointed Chancellor of St Mary's University
Cardinal Vincent has been appointed the first Chancellor of St Mary’s University, Twickenham in London. His appointment will take effect from 1st September 2014. St Mary’s Board of Governors was informed of the Cardinal’s agreement to bec...
more - Cardinal Vincent Nichols Celebrates Mass on 400th Anniversary of Heythrop College
His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrated Mass on the 400 In his homily, Cardinal Vincent recalled the origins of the College as ‘a simple novitiate established in Louvain in 1607’ and traced its history through successive changes to i...
more - Cardinal speaks of 'priceless treasure of family life' in Pastoral Letter
In the pastoral letter Cardinal Vincent spoke about the Sacrament of Marriage being the work of the Holy Spirit: "Today I invite you to see Pentecost as a feast of the family. In the eyes of faith, marriage and family life are essentially the...
more - Cardinal Vincent appointed to Vatican offices
On 22 May, Cardinal Vincent was appointed to the Congregation for Clergy, the Congregation for Bishops, the Congregation for Oriental Churches and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. This means he is now a member of four bodies o...
more - Praying for Christians of the Holy Land
When it was announced in January that the Archbishop Vincent Nichols was to be elevated to the College of Cardinals, the faithful of the three dioceses with which he had been most closely connected made a collection to honour the event. The Card...
more - Cardinal Vincent is shocked and saddened by the death of Ann Maguire
Following the news of the tragic death of Ann Maguire, a teacher at Corpus Christi College in Leeds, Cardinal Vincent expressed his shock and sorrow: Today I express my utter shock and sadness at the tragic killing of Mrs Ann Maguire at Corpus C.....
more - Cardinal Vincent asserts our mission to take the ‘invitation to faith’ to all
At the Mass of the Easter Vigil on 19 April Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, called for Christians to rejoice in Christ’s resurrection and to take His message to the world: 'I bring you a message of great joy. Christ is r...
more - Good Friday 'Thought for the Day' by Cardinal Vincent
Cardinal Vincent also gave the Good Friday ‘Thought for the Day’ on BBC Radio 4. In his reflection the Cardinal spoke about human trafficking, and the recent conference organised by the Bishops’ Conference in England and Wales, w...
more - Good Friday: 'Christ’s Sacrifice of Love shows the beauty of the Crucifixion'
In his homily for the Solemn Liturgy of the Passion at Westminster Cathedral Cardinal Nichols reflected on the use of the words ‘glory, grace and truth’ in the day’s Gospel reading and considered how beauty can be seen in the Cru...
more - Cardinal washes the feet of Chelsea Pensioners at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper
On 17 April - Maundy Thursday - Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Westminster Cathedral. The Mass remembers Christ’s washing of his disciple’s feet and his institutio...
more - Cardinal Vincent celebrates Chrism Mass
His Eminence Vincent Nichols, Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, celebrated the Chrism Mass for the Diocese of Westminster at 12pm on Tuesday 15 April. The Mass was concelebrated by H.E. Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, Auxiliary Bishops Jo...
more - 'Santa Marta Commitment' agreed to combat Human Trafficking
On Thursday 10 April the 'Combating Human Trafficking' conference, attended by police chiefs and law enforcement officials from around the world made a declaration of commitment in the fight to bring an end to human trafficking. The Santa Marta Co...
more - Cardinal Vincent begins Pilgrimage of Prayer
In his opening talk Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, introduces the Pilgrimage which he and the Archbishop of Canterbury are undertaking over the coming week: “Archbishop Justin and I invite you to join us in a pilgrimage...
more - Cardinal Vincent returns to Birmingham for a Celebratory Mass
“We share the pride of the Church in England and Wales at welcoming your return to this city as Cardinal,” said Archbishop Bernard Longley at the beginning of a Mass of Welcome for Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrated on Sunday at St Ch...
more - Cardinal Vincent & Archbishop Justin Join in Support of Social Action Projects
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby will jointly visit two projects as part of their initiative this Lent to encourage people to pray for the work churches do to support those in their parishes and beyond.
more - The Catholic Church’s Tough Message for Business
This article was originally published on the Huffington Postwebsite on 19th March 2014. Pope Francis has been making an extraordinary impact within and beyond the Catholic Church. His direct and forceful challenge to reform and reinvigorate the Ch...
more - Cardinal Vincent celebrates Mass to mark one year of Pope Francis
On 18 March, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, celebrated Mass at Westminster Cathedral to mark the one year anniversary of the election and inauguration of Pope Francis.
more - Cardinal Vincent talks to the BBC about the 'hidden problem' of human trafficking
Cardinal Vincent talks to the BBC about the hidden problem of human trafficking
more - Cardinal Nichols speaks on the BBC’s Andrew Marr show
Cardinal Nichols speaks on the BBC’s Andrew Marr show about welfare reforms and becoming a Cardinal:
more - Thousands welcome Cardinal Nichols at Westminster Cathedral
Thousands of Westminster parishioners, with 170 priests of the Diocese, gathered in the Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood on 28 February to welcome His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, at a Solemn Mass and Rite of R...
more - Cardinal Gives Thought for the Day on morning of Consistory
On the morning he was elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Francis, Cardinal Vincent delivered the Thought for the Day on the Today programme on Radio 4. The transcript is below: Later this morning Pope Francis will create 19 Cardinals. I ...
more - Cardinal speaks out against welfare reforms
The week before Cardinal Vincent received the red hat, he spoke to the Telegraph newspaper about the benefit cuts and the increasing number of people facing hunger and destitution. He also said the basic safety net that was put in place to protect...
more - Archbishop celebrates Mass for Religious Communities
The Religious Congregations of the Diocese of Westminster gathered at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 1 February for a Solemn Mass in celebration of the gift of Consecrated Life. Mass was celebrated by Cardinal-designate Vincent Nichols, Archbis...
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- 2013
- Address at Christmas Celebration 2013
in Westminster Cathedral
Christmas: presents: such a challenge and an opportunity! It’s a time of high expectations not least for those awaiting the sounds of reindeers on the roof and those striving so hard to find the gift that truly expresses the love they want to sh...
more - Archbishop joins celebration of the Sisters of Mercy
The Archbishop of Westminster was at Providence Row on Tuesday 10 December to join a Celebration of the work and huge contribution of the Sisters of Mercy to the charity. The Sisters founded Providence Row in 1860 with Father Daniel Gilbert and co...
more - Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols attacks immigration targets
Archbishop Vincent urges a rethink on spousal visas and warns many families are split by new income rules.
more - Archbishop gives ‘Pause for Thought’ on BBC Radio 2
On 10 December the Most Rev. Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, spoke on ‘Pause for Thought’, hosted by Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2.
more - Archbishop Vincent reflects on the legacy of Nelson Mandela
As we mourn the death of Nelson Mandela, we readily pray for the repose of his soul and for the comfort of all who feel his loss most keenly: his family and, of course, the people of South Africa. Many aspects of the life and achievement of Nelson...
more - Archbishop Closes Year of Faith
The Most Rev. Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, celebrated Mass for the Closing of the Year of Faith on the Feast of Christ the King at Westminster Cathedral on 24 November. In his homily Archbishop Nichols reflected on the passion and c...
more - Pastoral Letter for End of Year of Faith
Pastoral Letter for the 33rd Sunday of the Year 16/17 November 2013 End of the Year of Faith My dear brothers and sisters, Next Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King and marks the end of the Church’s Year. The Scripture readings today, then...
more - Homily for the Mass for the Victims of the Typhoon Haiyan
My brothers and sisters, this evening we gather to pray for all who have lost their lives or been caught up in the horrific devastation caused by typhoon Haiyan, or Yolanda as Filipinos call it.
more - Mass in the presence of the Relics of St Anthony of Padua - homily
It is an honour for us all to welcome here today the precious relics of St Anthony of Padua.
more - Archbishop opens ‘Blueprint for Better Business’ Conference
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, opened the Blueprint for Better Business Conference on 24 October at Prince Phillip House in London. The Conference was set up in 2011 by business leaders concerned about the extent of ...
more - Archbishop Addresses Muslim Council of Wales
On Tuesday 22nd October, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, addressed the Muslim Council of Wales at the National Museum of Wales as part of a visit to Cardiff. The title of his keynote speech was ‘The Need for Sp...
more - The Call for a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Syria.
We reflect today upon the horrific accounts of human suffering and call upon a redoubling of efforts towards humanitarian assistance. We must respond effectively to this need.
more - Archbishop Nichols Joins Pupils for a Magic Breakfast
Archbishop Nichols sat down for breakfast with over 80 children in Tower Hamlets this morning.
more - BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thought 17 September: Text
On Sunday afternoon I was at the most delightful tea party. The hosts were three generations of a young family.
more - Archbishop Vincent visits Caritas Contact the Elderly Project
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, visited Caritas Diocese of Westminster’s key project addressing the plight of the elderly and isolated in our communities. The venue was a Contact the Elderly tea party within St ...
more - The Narrow Gate - A reflection by the Archbishop of Westminster
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act has changed the legal definition of marriage in this land.
more - WYD 2013: Archbishop Nichols's Video Message to Pilgrims of the Diocese
Archbishop Nichols sends video message assuring Diocese of Westminster Pilgrims of ‘prayers and companionship’ on the ‘adventure’ of World Youth Day On 21 July 2013, 50 young adults from 20 different parishes in the Diocese...
more - Archbishop Vincent Nichols addresses the first memorial day in the UK for victims of the Srebrenica genocide
I stand before you as a man who has dedicated his life, and continues to do so, to one of the world’s great religions.
more - Archbishop Vincent visits Borehamwood Foodbank
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, visited Borehamwood Foodbank
more - Council of Christians and Jews, Gibraltar
Archbishop Vincent Nichols and the Chief Rabbi Designate Ephraim Mirvis took part in their first official joint engagement on Tuesday, 18 June
more - Citizens UK Summit
Archbishop Vincent Nichols addressed Britain’s faith, education and third sector leaders at a civil society summit hosted by Citizens UK
more - Catholic Social Action Conference
The first thing I want to say is thank you. Your efforts to address the rising levels of poverty in our communities make a genuine difference every day.
more - Archbishop Nichols delivers address at IF ecumenical service
On Saturday 8 June the Most Rev. Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, delivered the address and gave the blessing at the IF ecumenical service held at Westminster Central Hal
more - Archbishop Officially Opens and Blesses New Diocesan Centre for Youth Ministry
On Tuesday 14 May the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, officially opened and blessed the new Centre for Youth Ministry based at St Aloysius, Somers Town
more - The City and the common good: what kind of City do we want?
On 11 April Archbishop Nichols delivered the keynote address on 11 April about ‘Good People’ for the first of three debates at St Paul’s Cathedral on 'The City and the Common Good'.
more - Want to help the poor? First, embrace your own poverty
In an article published in The Times on 30 March 2013, Archbishop Vincent Nichols calls us to respond with solidarity, compassion and mercy to the challenges of poverty, hardship and economic inequality.
more - Archbishop of Westminster on BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thought
On Thursday 28 March 2013 the Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, presented a reflection on the historical and spiritual significance of Maundy Thursday on BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thought.
more - Archbishop of Westminster: "We should not risk cutting our roots in Christianity"
Following the mass of inauguration for Pope Francis in Rome and the enthronement of Archbishop Welby in Canterbury, The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, wrote in the Sunday Telegraph on bringing the Word of God to the worl...
more - Archbishop Nichols rejoices in Election of Pope Francis
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, has become leader of the 1.2 billion Roman Catholics globally after elected as the 266th Pope.
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- Address at Christmas Celebration 2013
in Westminster Cathedral
- 2012
Archbishop Nichols celebrates Midnight Mass at Westminster CathedralArchbishop Nichols celebrated Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedral on 24 December 2012.
more- Archbishop Nichols on Prayer for the Day on BBC Radio 4
The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster is presenting BBC Radio 4's Prayer for the Day from 22 December-28 December 2012.
more - Archbishop Nichols on BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thought
The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster was on Radio 2’s Chris Evans breakfast show on Thursday 20 December.
more - Archbishop addresses Venerable English College on their 650th anniversary
On 1 December 2012 The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster gave an address to the Venerable English College for the Feast of the College Martyrs to mark the 650th anniversary of the founding of the English Hospice on this same site...
more - BBC Radio 4 interview Archbishop Nichols
Archbishop Vincent Nichols' interview for an episode titled 'Houses of God' for 'Something Understood' on BBC Radio 4.
more - The 25th Anniversary Mass of the 85 Martyrs of England and Wales
On Tuesday 27 November at 5.30pm Westminster Cathedral hosted a Mass to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Beatification of the 85 Martyrs of England and Wales. The Mass was celebrated by the Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminste...
more - Archbishop Nichols talks of care of vulnerable as "a fundamental test of any civilised society”
Archbishop Nichols spoke of how “one of the most important areas under consideration here is how we care for older and disabled people: a fundamental test of any civilised society”.
more - Archbishop Nichols blesses new site of Cardinal Pole school
Archbishop Nichols was at Cardinal Pole School in Hackney on Tuesday 20 October to officially open the new school site on Morning Lane.
more - Archbishop Nichols launches 'You Believe'
On Tuesday 6 November, Archbishop Vincent Nichols inaugurated the Year of Faith for youth and young adults as he launched ‘You Believe’, Westminster Youth Ministry’s series of monthly catechesis
more - Archbishop gives first Faith Matters Lecture
Archbishop Nichols opened the Faith Matters Lecture Series by exploring the topic 'What is Faith and how do we believe?'
more - Archbishop Celebrates Christian Unity with ecumenical gathering in the North of England
Archbishop Vincent Nichols was present at an ecumenical celebration of Christian Unity that took place at Batley Central Methodist Church on Sunday 14 October 2012.
more - Archbishop signs Peace Car
The Archbishop of Westminster signed the ‘Peace Car’ on Wednesday 17 October, as part of an ongoing campaign to encourage young people to foster peace in their communities
more - Address to Business Leaders
The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, delivered an address on Tuesday 18 September at the central London conference that launched the initiative 'A Blueprint for Better Business?'
more - Archbishop of Westminster gives address on Faith in Sport
Archbishop Vincent Nichols was present at a Royal Gala Dinner hosted by the Constantinian Order on evening of Saturday 28 July 2012 to mark the beginning of the 2012 Olympic Games. Here the Archbishop witnessed nine statesmen from across the world become members of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George and the Royal Order of Francis I. The Grand Master of the Order, HRH Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro presided.
more - Address on Human Dignity
In an address to the Thomas More Society at Old Hall, Lincoln’s Inn on 25 June 2012, Archbishop Vincent Nichols spoke of tensions and perspectives surrounding the definition of Human Dignity and presented the Church’s understanding of human dignity as being a universal, unconditional, intrinsic aspect of our humanity.
more - 'Faith finding a voice' – Bishop Dunn Memorial lecture
In the Bishop Dunn Memorial Lecture given on Tuesday 15 May 2012, at Ushaw College, Durham, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, called on all Catholics to think about how best to express their faith in their lives today.
more - Hackney City Safe Walk
On Thursday, 19 April 2012, some nine months after London’s civil disturbances, the Most Rev Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, has met young people in Hackney who are helping to create safer neighbourhoods.
more - Chrism Mass 2012
Archbishop Vincent Nichols celebrated the annual Chrism Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday 3 April 2011 in the presence of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor and over 300 priests and 1,000 people from the Diocese of Westminster.
more - Archbishop Nichols delivers Loyal Address
On behalf of the Catholic community of England and Wales Archbishop Vincent Nichols delivered a ‘Loyal Address’ to her majesty the Queen in Buckingham Palace, at an event marking her diamond jubilee.
more - Love and Friendship
In an article published in The Catholic Herald, Archbishop Vincent Nichols recalls Cardinal Hume's concern that those of a same-sex orientation should feel welcome in the Church.
more - Pastoral Letter on Marriage
Pastoral Letter about the Coalition Government's consultation paper on a proposed change in the legal definition of marriage.
more - Jumbulance Blessing
The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster blessed a new Jumbulance on Saturday 10 March at Westminster Cathedral.
more - Radio 2: Pause for Thought
The Archbishop presented 'Pause for Thought' on the Chris Evans programme on BBC Radio 2 on Tuesday 1 February 2012.
more - Prayer Today
Archbishop Vincent Nichols has given a talk about “Prayer Today’ to the Young Friends of Westminster Cathedral.
more - Christians Not Persecuted
The Archbishop of Westminster has rejected claims that Christians in the UK are persecuted
more - God in the City
Archbishop Vincent Nichols gave a Cambridge University lecture hosted by the Woolf Institute
more - Mass at English College
Read about a Mass at the Venerable English College in Rome to mark the 650th anniverary of the founding of an English and Welsh Hospice on the site occupied by the College.
more - Archbishop Vincent Nichols on Prayer Today
Archbishop Vincent Nichols has given a talk about “Prayer Today’ to the Young Friends of Westminster Cathedral.
more - Olympic stadium visit
With less than 200 days to go until the opening ceremony, the Archbishop of Westminster has enjoyed a tour of the Olympic park in East London.
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- 2011
New Book by Archbishop of Westminster traces life of inspiring SaintSt John Fisher: Bishop and Theologian in Reformation and Controversy Vincent Nichols
more- Archbishop Nichols visits the Zoraostrian Centre in Harrow
Archbishop Vincent Nichols has visited the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe, based at the Zoroastrian Centre in Harrow on Friday 18 November.
more - Global Challenges of Women’s Health Today
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, has delivered the Inaugural Annual Sir George Pinker Memorial Address at St. Marylebone Parish Church, entitled ‘Global Challenges of Women’s Health Today’.
more - Archbishop Vincent Nichols addresses Judges Service at Westminster Abbey
Archbishop Vincent Nichols has given the address at the annual Judges Service held at Westminster Abbey. This was the first time since the Reformation that the address was given by a Catholic Archbishop
more - Archbishop of Westminster celebrates Papal Visit anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, in his Homily at a Mass of Thanksgiving to mark the 1st anniversary of the State Visit of Pope Benedict XVI, celebrated at Westminster Cathedral on 18 September 2011, has said that this is 'a moment of hope and confidence in the gifts that our Catholic faith offers to our world.'
more - Archbishop of Westminster receives the Freedom of the City of London
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster has received the Freedom of the City of London in a ceremony at the historic Guildhall, London EC2 on Wednesday 7 September 2011.
more - Archbishop Nichols has asked Catholics to pray for those directly affected by the violence in London
The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster has spoken about the violence and theft which has occurred in parts of London.
more - Archbishop Vincent Nichols - Pastoral Letter on receiving Holy Communion
In a Pastoral Letter to Catholics in the Diocese of Westminster The Most Revd Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster is to ask every parish and community to refresh its reverence and love for the Blessed Sacrament and its practice of receiving Holy Communion.
more - Treasures of Heaven
In a new video, Archbishop Vincent Nichols explains the significance of four objects featured in the British Museum’s new ‘Treasures of Heaven’ exhibition.
more - Ordinations to the Diaconate at Westminster Cathedral
Three Westminster diocesan seminarians have been ordained Deacons, the penultimate stage in their journey to priesthood.
more - The Cardinal Hume Centre celebrates 25 years
- Archbishop meditates on the Cross during Holy Week
In an video interview with The Times, Archbishop Vincent Nichols meditates on four different crosses from around the world and their meaning.
more - Chrism Mass - Archbishop of Westminster asks for renewal of prayer, penance and practical charity
Archbishop Vincent Nichols celebrated the annual Chrism Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday 19 April 2011 in the presence Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, Archbishop Antonio Mennini, the Papal Nuncio and over 300 priests and 1,000 people from the Diocese of Westminster. The Mass was celebrated on the 6th anniversary of the election of Pope Benedict XVI.
more - Interview with Sky News
Archbishop Vincent Nichols was interview on Sky News by Dermot Murnaghan on 17 April 2011.
more - Building a culture of greater social responsibility
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, has spoken about ways in which a culture of greater social responsibility can be built in contemporary society.
more - Archbishop Vincent welcomes appointment of Rev Keith Newton
I welcome the news of the appointment by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI of Keith Newton as the First Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate in England and Wales. I am confident that Keith will prove to be a valued member of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference and will be warmly welcomed by clergy and faithful throughout the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
more - Archbishop welcomes beatification of Pope John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI has approved a miracle attributed to the late Pope John Paul II and set May 1 2011 as the date for him to be beatified in Rome.
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- 2010
- Religious truth sustains society
The Most Revd Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster will tonight, Tuesday 21 December 2010, say that Christian faith gives society the means to act together for the common good.
more - Pope Benedict XVI gives thanks for his 'fruitful' visit to United Kingdom
Pope Benedict XVI gives thanks for his ‘fruitful’ visit to United Kingdom in a personal letter to Archbishop Vincent Nichols
more - Make your faith more visible, Archbishop of Westminster urges Catholics
Catholics are urged to make their faith more visible by regularly saying ‘God bless you’ and making the Sign of the Cross in their daily lives in a Pastoral Letter from the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster.
more - Archbishop of Westminster's interview with The Sunday Telegraph
In an interview with The Sunday Telegraph, published on 1August 2010 Archbishop Vincent Nichols has spoken about the relationship between the Catholic Church and government, the need to rebuild communities based on mutual support and genuine care and his hopes for the forthcoming State visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the UK.
more - Mass marks close of the Year for Priests
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster has celebrated Mass for the close of the Year for Priests and the Feast of the Sacred Heart at Westminster Cathedral on Friday 11 June 2010.
more - Archbishop Vincent Nichols - Pastoral Letter for the 5th Sunday of Lent
In a Pastoral Letter for the 5th Sunday of Lent 2010, read out in parishes in the Diocese of Westminster on 20 and 21 March 2010, Archbishop Vincent Nichols has said that the Lenten journey is not a time for blaming others but a time for identifying our own faults, seeking forgiveness for them and trying to build a more virtuous life.
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- 2009
Midnight Mass at Westminster CathedralIn his homily for Westminster Cathedral's Christmas 2009 Midnight Mass, Archbishop Vincent Nichols has questioned the wisdom of the world that tells us happiness comes from wealth, status, celebrity and how we are regarded by society.
more- Personal Ordinariates for Anglicans entering the Catholic Church
Joint Statement by The Archbishop of Westminster and The Archbishop of Canterbury concerning the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith s note about Personal Ordinariates for Anglicans entering the Catholic Church.
more - Archbishop Vincent celebrates Mass in the presence of St Thérèse
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster celebrated the Capitular Mass of St Edward the Confessor on 13 October at Westminster Cathedral, in the presence of the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux.
more - Archbishop Vincent Nichols - Pastoral Letter 19 - 20 September 2009
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols has issued his first Pastoral Letter to the Diocese of Westminster since his installation as Archbishop of Westminster in May 2009.
more - Jack Sullivan, miraculously cured through the intercession of Cardinal Newman, to visit England
Jack Sullivan, the American Permanent Deacon, who was miraculously cured of a serious spinal disorder through the intercession of Cardinal Newman, in August 2001, has accepted an invitation from Archbishop Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, to visit London, Birmingham and Oxford, during November.
more - Pope Benedict XVI's Encyclical 'Caritas in Veritate' published
The Vatican today released Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical Caritas in Veritate.
more - Pope Benedict XVI recognises Newman miracle
Pope Benedict XVI today recognised the healing of Deacon Jack Sullivan in 2001 as a miracle resulting from the intercession of the Venerable Servant of God John Henry Newman.
more - Archbishop of Westminster receives Pallium from Pope Benedict XVI
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, today received the Pallium from Pope Benedict XVI in Rome on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Monday 29 June 2009.
more - Archbishop of Westminster marks the start of ‘Year for Priests’
The Right Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster has marked the start of a Year for Priests in the Diocese of Westminster by celebrating a Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Friday 19 June 2009, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
more - Archbishop Vincent Nichols calls for promotion of Christian virtues in schools
In an address at a conference on the theme of ‘Education and Young People’ held at Heythrop College on 3rd June, Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols said that children should be taught Christian values in schools.
more - Installation of Eleventh Archbishop of Westminster
The Most Reverend Vincent Gerard Nichols has been installed as the Eleventh Archbishop of Westminster during a Mass of Installation held at Westminster Cathedral, from 12.00 noon to 1.45 pm on Thursday 21 May 2009, and attended by a congregation o...
more - Archbishop Nichols unanimously elected President of Bishops’ Conference
Archbishop Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop-elect of Westminster, was elected unanimously by acclamation as President of the Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales at this week’s plenary meeting in Leeds.
more - Welcome to our new Archbishop
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has today appointed the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, who has been Archbishop of Birmingham since March 2000, as the next Archbishop of Westminster. Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Cormac ...
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- Adoremus: A time of special grace
by Cardinal Vincent Nichols The days of the Eucharistic Congress The Eucharist take us to the heart of our faith; the celebrations and processions of To be before the Blessed Sacrament, to share in the Mass, to be filled with a profound...
more - Cardinal Praises JRS Refugee Work
On Friday 13 The centre is open every Thursday for refugees and asylum seekers, who are welcomed to a safe space staffed by volunteers, where they can talk and share their difficulties over a meal. Upon arriving, the Cardinal was taken on a ...
more - Cardinal Vincent mourns death of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran
Following the announcement 6 In a statement released on the same day, the Cardinal said: 'With sadness I receive the announcement of the death of His Eminence Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauron. This morning I celebrated Mass for the repose of his s...
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