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Cardinal Vincent Thanks Police for their Courage and Vigilance
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...Read more
16/12/2015
Cardinal Vincent Explains the Year of Mercy
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...Read more
15/12/2015
Cardinal Vincent Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Farm Street
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 ...Read more
11/12/2015
Notre Dame de France Celebrates 150 Years
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...Read more
09/12/2015
Cardinal Vincent's Statement on ISIS in Iraq and Syria
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...Read more
02/12/2015
Cardinal's Year of Mercy Advent Reflection
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...Read more
01/12/2015
St Edmund's College Chapel Centenary
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...Read more
19/11/2015
Cardinal Vincent Condemns Paris Attacks
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...Read more
14/11/2015
Cardinal Vincent Gives Thanks for Gift of Scripture
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...Read more
10/11/2015
Cardinal Vincent Praises Catholic Charities
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...Read more
04/11/2015
Pastoral Letter Following the Synod on the Mission and Vocation of the Family
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...Read more
01/11/2015
Cardinal Vincent Gives His Reflections Following the Synod
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.  ...Read more
29/10/2015
Cardinal Vincent Speaks about the 50th Anniversary of the Synod of Bishops
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...Read more
20/10/2015
Cardinal Vincent Gives Half Time Update on Synod
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...Read more
16/10/2015
Cardinal Vincent Speaks at Synod Press Conference
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...Read more
15/10/2015
Cardinal Vincent reflects on progress made by the Synod
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...Read more
12/10/2015
Cardinal Vincent elected Moderator of English small group
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 ...Read more
07/10/2015
At the First Day of the Synod
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...Read more
06/10/2015
Cardinal Vincent Invites Legal Professionals to Be 'Missionaries of Mercy'
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...Read more
01/10/2015
Cardinal Vincent Reflects ahead of Synod on the Family
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...Read more
28/09/2015
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