News Archive
The Holy See has long advocated for Palestinian self-determination and a Two-State Solution as the only viable option to bring security and peace to Israelis and Palestinians. On 20 August, Israel’s Higher Planning Council gave final approval for…Read more
Our parishes should be more than just places of worship, more than somewhere the faithful file into every Sunday, and then slip away without even a word. They are centres of community: places where people from all walks of life gather, bound by a…Read more
It is with sad news we announce the death of Fr James (Jim) Kennedy. Fr Jim died on Saturday morning 16 August 2025 in Paphos, Cyprus. Fr Jim’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 23 August 2025 at 10.30am (Cyprus time) in the church of…Read more
The CSSA (Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency) is inviting survivors of abuse to share their experiences, anonymously if they wish, through their website. The purpose of this public call is to gather information from anyone who has had recent…Read more
On the feast day of Edith Stein, St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Bishops’ Conference, has expressed his sorrow and condemnation after Israel’s security cabinet…Read more
This school has known its fair share of grief. With the remains of the Grenfell Tower block dominating the skyline around its area, the community continues to feel the effect of the devastating fire in June 2017 which claimed the lives of 72…Read more
Westminster Youth Ministry pilgrims had a powerful start to the Jubilee weekend. They gathered in the Venerable English College with Bishop Nicholas Hudson on the morning of Saturday 2nd August to celebrate a Mass of the English Martyrs. Bishop…Read more
Today marks the final full day of our pilgrimage here in Lourdes, a week of prayer, healing, and hope coming to a end. This morning, pilgrims gathered for the Closing Mass, giving thanks for all they have experienced and received during these…Read more
This morning the Vatican announced that John Henry Newman is to be made the next 'Doctor of the Church'. Welcoming the news, Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: 'I am delighted and thrilled that Pope Leo has today announced that he will declare St…Read more
This morning, pilgrims gathered for Mass at the Grotto, joining with pilgrims from the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton to celebrate this special liturgy at the very place where Our Lady appeared to St Bernadette. Today’s Gospel told the story of…Read more
Today marks the halfway point of our pilgrimage, as pilgrims continue their journey of prayer and hope here in Lourdes. ‘At that time: When Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. He touched her hand,…Read more
This afternoon, pilgrims gathered at Cité Saint Pierre, Lourdes’ beautiful open-air ‘Cathedral in the Trees’, for Mass celebrated beneath the canopy of branches and sky. Here, x celebrated Mass. In his homily, he spoke of x Today, we also…Read more
By Deacon Roger Carr-Jones, Marriage and Family Life Cordinator At this precise moment, which form of rest do we most desire this summer: physical, social, emotional, spiritual, or creative? Do we find it easy to move away from ‘doing’ so…Read more
This morning, Westminster pilgrims joined thousands from around the world for the International Mass in the vast underground Basilica of St Pie X. The sense of unity was powerful, as voices from every continent rose together in prayer, a reminder…Read more
The first full day of our pilgrimage began with pilgrims walking and praying the Stations of the Cross, both the upper and lower routes. Each station offered a moment to reflect deeply on Christ’s Passion, carrying with them the personal…Read more
On 22nd July 2025, the Young Professionals Interfaith Network (YPIN) was launched as a collaboration between James Holland (Coordinator of Westminster Interfaith) and James Roberts. The Network exists to connect young people who have a…Read more