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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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
“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...Read more
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.Read more
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...Read more
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.Read more
Cardinal Vincent talks to the BBC about the hidden problem of human traffickingRead more
Cardinal Nichols speaks on the BBC's Andrew Marr show about welfare reforms and becoming a Cardinal:Read more
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...Read more
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 ...Read more
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...Read more
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