Cardinal's News
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 ...Read more
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 ...Read more
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...Read more
On 28th July, Cardinal Vincent has issued this statement following the death of Charlie Gard:
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' 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...Read more
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.Â
At the beginnin...Read more
Cardinal Vincent  has issued the following statement on 3
In the statement, the Cardinal says:Â
'I am very pleased that Her Majesty's Government has made this important extension to the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme with immed...Read more
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 ...Read more
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.Â
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,Â
'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