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Bishop Hudson condemns settler attacks on Christian town in Palestine
Bishop Hudson condemns settler attacks on Christian town in Palestine
Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Chair of the International Affairs Department of the Bishops’ Conference and Moderator of the Holy Land Coordination, has condemned the alarming escalation in settler violence taking place in the West Bank town of…Read more
11/07/2025
A Visible Church: Borehamwood Parish Celebrates a Century
A Visible Church: Borehamwood Parish Celebrates a Century
What does it mean to be a parish today? It’s more than a building or a Sunday routine; it’s a place where faith is lived in community with others. As the Church teaches in Sacrosanctum Concilium, local parishes are ‘the visible Church…Read more
09/07/2025
Retiring Teachers Honoured at Celebration of Service Reception
Retiring Teachers Honoured at Celebration of Service Reception
On Thursday 3 July, retiring teachers nominated by their schools were invited to Westminster Cathedral for a special Mass, followed by a ‘Celebration of Service’ reception. Cardinal Nichols, who celebrated the Mass, expressed his gratitude to…Read more
04/07/2025
Nominations open for ‘Love in Action’ Volunteering Awards 2025
Nominations open for ‘Love in Action’ Volunteering Awards 2025
Caritas Westminster is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 ‘Love in Action’ Volunteering Awards, recognising outstanding volunteers from across the Diocese of Westminster. Returning for the fourth time since their…Read more
03/07/2025
Fr Michael Stewart RIP
Fr Michael Stewart RIP
It is with sad news we announce the death of Fr Michael Stewart, earlier this morning (1 July 2025). He died peacefully at St Anne’s Care Home in Stoke Newington where he had recently taken up residence. Fr Michael was born in Newport, south…Read more
01/07/2025
Teddington church restored for the next 100 years
Teddington church restored for the next 100 years
In 2022, Sacred Heart Church in Teddington was severely damaged by Storm Eunice. The gale-force winds struck an already fragile roof, putting the building at serious risk of collapse and forcing its immediate evacuation. Over the next three…Read more
30/06/2025
Bishops Hudson and Curry welcome de-escalation of Iranian conflict
Bishops Hudson and Curry welcome de-escalation of Iranian conflict
We welcome the recent de-escalation of conflict between Israel, US and Iran, and we pray for the preservation of a stable and lasting ceasefire in the region, to allow for the building of peace, justice and the upholding of human dignity. In this…Read more
27/06/2025
Over a Hundred Schools Gather at Westminster Cathedral for the Festival of Hope
Over a Hundred Schools Gather at Westminster Cathedral for the Festival of Hope
On Tuesday 24 June, Westminster Cathedral welcomed pupils from 130 schools across the Diocese of Westminster for a Jubilee Festival of Hope, presided over by Cardinal Vincent Nichols. The festival began with students exploring a range of stalls…Read more
27/06/2025
Celebrating Bl Carlo Acutis' Canonisation
Celebrating Bl Carlo Acutis' Canonisation
In June, the Vatican accounced that Blessed Carlo Acutis' canonisation will be held on 7 September, alongside Blessed Pier Giogio Frassati. This follows the initial postponement on the announcement of Pope Francis' death. The canonisation of these…Read more
27/06/2025
The melodies of love
The melodies of love
By Deacon Roger Carr-Jones. Marriage and Family Life Cordinator, Do you use music in your prayer? Praying with music is not only a good way to pray, it often provides the medium to share our emotions. One the members of my prayer group,…Read more
27/06/2025
Cardinal Celebrates 50th Anniversary of St Vincent de Paul School at Morpeth Terrace
Cardinal Celebrates 50th Anniversary of St Vincent de Paul School at Morpeth Terrace
Cardinal Vincent Nichols recently celebrated Mass with staff and pupils of St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School in Westminster, marking the 50th anniversary of the school's presence at its current site on Morpeth Terrace, just steps away…Read more
23/06/2025
Cardinal Nichols responds to Third Reading of Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Cardinal Nichols responds to Third Reading of Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
'The vote in the House of Commons in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is a watershed moment in the history of our country. It fundamentally changes society’s long held values and relationships on matters of life and death.…Read more
20/06/2025
Archbishop Sherrington's statement on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Archbishop Sherrington's statement on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
The Bishops of England and Wales have been consistent and outspoken in their opposition to the legalisation of assisted suicide, and we are shocked and disappointed that MPs have voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.…Read more
20/06/2025
Future of many care homes and hospices in doubt if assisted suicide legalised
Future of many care homes and hospices in doubt if assisted suicide legalised
In a statement on the precarious situation facing care homes and hospices if the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passes its Third Reading on Friday, 20 June, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, and Archbishop John…Read more
18/06/2025
Cardinal Congratulates Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski on Receiving OBE
Cardinal Congratulates Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski on Receiving OBE
I congratulate Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski on his appointment as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. This is a fitting and well-deserved recognition of his outstanding service to the Ukrainian people. In particular, his…Read more
17/06/2025
We can’t dismiss prayer as fanciful when we pray for peace in the Holy Land, says Bishop Curry
We can’t dismiss prayer as fanciful when we pray for peace in the Holy Land, says Bishop Curry
Bishop James Curry has joined former Middle East North Africa consultant for the Bishops' Conference, Dr Harry Hagopian, as a special guest on his monthly Middle East Analysis podcast. Contributing to a discussion on Gaza, the West Bank and the…Read more
13/06/2025
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