News Archive
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
I pray for all of the victims of this morning's tragic airplane crash in Ahmedabad, as well as their families and loved ones who will come from across the UK and India. I commend also the response of the local emergency services and all who are…Read more
By Deacon Roger Carr-Jones, Marriage and Family Life Coordinator Father’s Day is the opportunity to give thanks for the gift of being a father and to reflect more deeply on the meaning of fatherhood. This year it will be bittersweet for my wife…Read more