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Signs of Hope, offers a personal reflection on the evolution of our counselling service for the Deaf community. On 26 January, an unlikely mix of Deaf psychotherapists and counsellors, clergy, Caritas Westminster staff and well-wishers gathered…Read more
The theme for Racial Justice Sunday is: “Whoever loves God must also love his brother” (1 John 4:21): Promoting Racial Justice in our Parishes. In his message, Bishop McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Bishops’ Conference,…Read more
By Deacon Roger Carr-Jones, Marriage and Family Life Coordinator My ministry is focused on the accompaniment of couples from the time of engagement and preparation through to ongoing accompaniment and enrichment. This also includes journeying…Read more
Bishop Jim Curry, Lead Bishop for the Holy Land for the Bishops’ Conference, has offered his reflections as the Holy Land Co-ordination pilgrimage passes its halfway point. The Bishop delegates have learned of the struggles of Bedouin tribes in…Read more
It is with sadness we announce the death of Fr Edward Carroll on Sunday 4 January, peacefully at St Joseph's Hospice in Hackney. Fr Teave, as he was known by many, was admitted to St Joseph's on Wednesday afternoon for end of life care. Before…Read more
By Deacon Roger Carr-Jones, Marriage and Family Life Coordinator In the run-up to Christmas, I attended a one-man show of Charles Dicken’s Christmas Carol, where there was the opportunity to chat with the actor afterwards. He made one…Read more
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today, 22 December 2025, appointed Canon Gerard Bradley as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Southwark. Welcoming the news, the Most Reverend John Wilson, Archbishop of Southwark, said: “It fills me with…Read more
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Bishop Marcus Stock as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Middlesbrough. Following acceptance of the resignation, in accordance with Canon 401 ?11, of the Rt Rev Terence Drainey as Bishop of…Read more
At the heart of West London's White City estate since 1955, the parish of Our Lady of Fatima began as the Sunday meeting-point of the area’s many Irish Catholics, and now serves parishioners, visitors and residents from across the globe. But…Read more
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today, 19 December, appointed the Right Reverend Richard Moth as Archbishop of Westminster. Ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Southwark on 3 July 1982, Archbishop-elect Moth has served as Bishop of…Read more
I write to offer my deepest condolences following the devastating terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. I was profoundly saddened to hear of the loss of life and the injuries sustained, and I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you and to the entire…Read more
Three Catholic multi-academy trusts have developed bespoke solutions to significantly increased demand for special needs provision in mainstream schools. As a result students with a range of complex needs have shown significant improvements in…Read more
By Deacon Roger Carr-Jones, Marriage and Family Life Coordinator Being a Christian involves belonging. As Pope Francis says, 'Our identity is one of belonging. To say I am a Christian means to say, "I belong to the Church. I belong to the People…Read more
As Advent ushers in a new liturgical year and we approach the end of 2025, this unique time for the Church is marked by a particular sense of renewal, reminding us of the continued call to be “Pilgrims of Hope” for the rest of the Jubilee…Read more
Had I been Bishop Nicholas Hudson, I would have be tempted to request that the date of my episcopal installation be on the Feast of St Nicholas, which we celebrate on the 6th December. St Nicholas’ life was not one of bringing luxuries, albeit…Read more
CAFOD’s Jubilee Icon is visiting “Places of Hope” across the Diocese this December. The Icon, commissioned to celebrate the Jubilee Year, was created by artist Mulugeta Araya in Ethiopia, for the Catholic Church in England and Wales. To see…Read more