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A reflection on the raising of LazarusOn the Fifth Sunday of Lent, we are gathering at home. Our churches are locked. We are isolating ourselves because of the coronavirus pandemic. We are gathering together as families or alone. We are longing to be at Mass with others, yearning to b...
more - Main NewsFr Bryan Jones RIP
It is with sadness that we announce the news of the death, yesterday evening 28th March, of Fr Bryan Jones. Fr Bryan died peacefully at the Royal London Hospital following admission earlier this month. While in hospital he received the Sacrame...
more - Main NewsAdditional updates during coronavirus pandemic
The following additional guidance for clergy was published on 26 on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales In the absence of their regular routines, priests should devote themselves to the daily celebration of Mass, prayer, read...
more - Main NewsRe-dedication of England as Mary's Dowry
On Sunday, 29th March we are invited to take part in the Re-dedication of England as Mary's Dowry and to make a personal Act of Dedication. Let us unite in prayer and join Cardinal Vincent at 12 noon.
more - Main NewsBishop John shares Lenten reflections
During the forty days of Lent we go into the desert with Jesus to discover anew the love of God, confront our temptations and allow the angels to minister to us (Mk 1:13). We turn again to Christ who calls us, ‘Repent and believe in the Go...
more - Main NewsWatch: Stations of the Cross from White City
A Stations of the Cross Reflection a t this time of the Coronavirus P andemic Our Lady of Fatima church, White City, London In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen Lord Jesus, during this time of severe test and tr...
more - Main NewsCardinal's video message on closing churches - BSL version
On Tuesday 24th March, Cardinal Vincent issued a video message to all the faithful to explain why our churches are closing for the time-being, in response from the government's request to stay at home. The following is a BSL version:
more - Main NewsPope Francis: Let us pray for the pandemic to end
In a special edition of ‘ The Pope Video ’, an initiative of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, Pope Francis invites us to pray for the sick and the suffering . Speaking on 11 th March, the Pope offered his thanks to all...
more - Main NewsCardinal: Closing churches is the right thing to do to save lives
Following on from the Prime Minister's message yesterday evening, churches in the Diocese of Westminster are to close with immediate effect and to remain closed until further notice. In a message to clergy last night, the Cardinal said: 'All ...
more - Main NewsReasons for Christians to rejoice in the darkness
On 19th March 2020, the Solemnity of St Joseph, Bishop Marcus Stock, of the Diocese of Leeds, delivered a pastoral message during Mass, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic which has disrupted ordinary life for individuals and families in countries...
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