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Corpus Christi: 'Lord's gift of himself'
Corpus Christi: 'Lord's gift of himself'
As we approach the Solemnity of Corpus Christi during this unusual time of pandemic, the Cardinal has recorded the following message about the meaning of this 'most wonderful feast' which 'takes us right to the heart of God's gift of himself…Read more
11/06/2020
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Cardinal: Opening churches for individual prayer is 'big step forward for society'
A few days before churches re-open for private, individual prayer on 15 In an interview recorded in Westminster Cathedral, the Cardinal said that re-opening churches safely is an important first step as society continues to recover from the COVID...Read more
10/06/2020
Churches to open for individual prayer from 15 June
Churches to open for individual prayer from 15 June
Cardinal Vincent has welcomed the  decision that Catholic churches, that can safely do so, will re-open for individual prayer on 15th June. In his statement, he said: 'I am grateful to the Prime Minister for his decision that our churches may ...Read more
07/06/2020
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Cardinal: Now is the time for phased reopening of our churches
In his homily for Pentecost Sunday, Cardinal Vincent questions why churches are not being allowed to reopen.  Comparing the faithful to the disciples who waited in the Upper Room for the coming of the Holy Spirit, he says: 'We, too, are waiting ...Read more
30/05/2020
Cardinal: Pray fervently for the coming of the Holy Spirit
Cardinal: Pray fervently for the coming of the Holy Spirit
On the Solemnity of the Ascension, Cardinal Vincent recorded this message, reflecting on these days leading up to Pentecost and encouraging everyone to spend time in fervent, focused prayer on the Vigil of Pentecost, Saturday 30 My brothers and...Read more
21/05/2020
Cardinal recalls 'endless patience' and 'kindness' of Bishop Vincent Malone
Cardinal recalls 'endless patience' and 'kindness' of Bishop Vincent Malone
Upon hearing of the death of the Rt Rev Vincent Malone, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Liverpool and Titular Bishop of Abora, on Monday 18th May, Cardinal Vincent Nichols remembered with the 'endless patience,' 'unfailing courtesy' and kindness of B...Read more
18/05/2020
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Cardinal on re-opening churches safely for private prayer
Is it right that you can go to a garden centre or to the council tip, but not to church? Faith leaders are meeting ministers on Friday to try and change this. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bi...Read more
14/05/2020
Cardinal thanks NHS staff and care workers
Cardinal thanks NHS staff and care workers
Cardinal Vincent thanks NHS staff and care workers in all settings for the work they are doing during the Covid-19 pandemic. In this video he explains that Masses will be live-streamed each Thursday evening at 7pm from one of the cathedrals around...Read more
21/04/2020
Cardinal: Look to the things of heaven
Cardinal: Look to the things of heaven
On Easter Sunday morning, Cardinal Vincent was once again the sole celebrant at Mass in an empty Westminster Cathedral, but he was joined by a virtual congregation of thousands who live streamed the Mass. Today he spoke about the message of the R...Read more
12/04/2020
Good Friday in time of pandemic
Good Friday in time of pandemic
As the lockdown continues, Cardinal Vincent today celebrated the Solemn Commemoration of the Lord's Passion in an empty Westminster Cathedral, with thousands live streaming the liturgy. Earlier in the day, during radio and television interviews, ...Read more
10/04/2020
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
For Good Friday, Cardinal Vincent has recorded this video of the Stations of the Cross.  Please join him and together let us accompany Jesus on his journey of suffering and death for our sins.

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10/04/2020
Cardinal's Easter Message 2020
Cardinal's Easter Message 2020
Cardinal: Have faith in the Risen Lord to cope in these difficult times   Cardinal Vincent Nichols' Easter Message   Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops' Conference, has sent us a message from Archbishop's House, Westminster, ...Read more
08/04/2020
Pray for our Priests on Maundy Thursday
Pray for our Priests on Maundy Thursday
Each year we gather in Westminster Cathedral to celebrate the Chrism Mass and pray for our priests as they renew the promises they made at their ordination. As the pandemic prevents us from gathering in our churches, we are not celebrating the Ch...Read more
07/04/2020
Faith leaders on prayer and worship during pandemic
Faith leaders on prayer and worship during pandemic
The following is a video of Cardinal Vincent in conversation with Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Archbishop Justin Welby. The three faith leaders discuss the effect of the closure of the houses of prayer on the faithful, and how their communities can le...Read more
03/04/2020
Praying the Stations of the Cross for survivors of abuse
Praying the Stations of the Cross for survivors of abuse
In this video, the Cardinal leads us in praying the Stations of the Cross, remembering all those who are survivors and victims of sexual abuse.Read more
01/04/2020
Cardinal: Obligation to Easter Duties removed this year
Cardinal: Obligation to Easter Duties removed this year
In these extraordinary circumstances of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic when we are unable to gather together to celebrate the great feasts of Holy Week and Easter, Cardinal Vincent explains, in this video, that the obligation to our Easter Du...Read more
31/03/2020
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'We must have special concern for the elderly,' says Cardinal in latest coronavirus message
stage 2 of the coronavirus guidance.   Dear Father, Following my note to you last Friday, I thought it timely to write to you again. The appropriate response to the threat of Coronavirus at this time was clearly laid out for us by the officia...Read more
13/03/2020
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Cardinal prays for repose of soul of Archbishop Peter Smith
Upon hearing of the death of Archbishop Peter Smith, Cardinal Vincent said: 'I learnt, with great sadness, of the death of Archbishop Peter Smith. I ask everyone to pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and the p...Read more
07/03/2020
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Cardinal's message about coronavirus
In these present and swiftly developing circumstances, there are some important perspectives to keep in view. The danger of the coronavirus lies in the fact that there is no immunity or vaccine present at this time. The virus in itself is not l...Read more
06/03/2020
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Cardinal: Living 'for the sake of the kingdom' is at the heart of consecrated life
On Saturday 1 In addition to concelebrating religious order priests, men and women from a number of religious congregations and in consecrated life present in the Diocese of Westminster were in attendance.   Looking at the example of Simeon...Read more
03/02/2020
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