Cardinal's News
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...Read more
‘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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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 ...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
‘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, ...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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 ...Read more
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 ...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more