Cardinal's News
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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
Archbishop Vincent urges a rethink on spousal visas and warns many families are split by new income rules.Read more
On 10 December the Most Rev. Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, spoke on 'Pause for Thought', hosted by Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2.Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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.Read more
It is an honour for us all to welcome here today the precious relics of St Anthony of Padua.Read more
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 ...Read more
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...Read more
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.Read more
Archbishop Nichols sat down for breakfast with over 80 children in Tower Hamlets this morning.Read more
On Sunday afternoon I was at the most delightful tea party. The hosts were three generations of a young family.Read more
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 ...Read more
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act has changed the legal definition of marriage in this land.Read more
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...Read more
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.Read more
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, visited Borehamwood FoodbankRead more