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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
Following consultation with the Council of Priests in accordance with Canon 515 $2, and conscious of the views expressed by the priests of the local Deanery and the lay faithful of the above named parishes, I, Vincent Cardinal Nichols, Archbishop of…Read more
Following consultation with the Council of Priests in accordance with Canon 515 $2, and conscious of the views expressed by the priests of the local Deanery and the lay faithful of the above-named parishes, I, Vincent Cardinal Nichols, Archbishop of…Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, a President of Churches Together in England (CTE), has welcomed Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter It was released just days before his visit to Turkey, the first overseas visit of his pontificate. Cardinal Nichols said:…Read more
Your Eminence, dear Cardinal Stephen It was with deep sorrow that I learned of the devastating fire in Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po, and of the tragic loss of life and injury it has caused. On behalf of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and…Read more
Following the announcement of the Government’s 2025 Budget, Caritas Westminster has released a statement welcoming the elimination of the two-child limit on Universal Credit payments. Richard Harries, Director of Caritas Westminster, commented:…Read more
Mairead Waugh, Headteacher of St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School, Hatfield, joined the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, the Catholic Education Service and the Caritas Social Action Network at a roundtable discussion in…Read more