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Once a month members of the Ealing Abbey Lay Plainchant Choir sing the Mass at Chestnut Lodge, a residential home giving nursing care for older people suffering from dementia. The staff prepare an altar and seating in the communal lounge for the m...Read more
On Sunday 18th June a number of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, leaders and parents from 3rd Pinner (St Luke's) Scout Group attached to St Luke's Church, Pinner took part in a sponsored bike ride in the grounds of Merchant Taylors School, Northwood in ...Read more
Pupils of the London Oratory School explored the world of shipping and seafarers thanks to a presentation from Apostleship of the Sea on 26th June. Shipping, the lives of seafarers and the work of the Church in this area were almost completely unk...Read more
On 28th July, Cardinal Vincent has issued this statement following the death of Charlie Gard:
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' I am deeply saddened by the news that little Charlie Gard has now died.  I offer my sincere and profound condolences to his parents who have tr...Read more
The third day of the pilgrim began with the the International Mass which bought together people of different nations speaking different languages together echoing their faith in Mary, which put together depicted a marvellous scene of love and harm...Read more
The fourth day of the pilgrimage began with Mass being celebrated at what is called the 'Cathedral of the Trees' Cité Saint-Pierre. It is a beautiful set-up of a Cathedral high up in the mountains, soothing to the soul with lush green scener...Read more
Today marks the final day of our pilgrimage to Lourdes. The day began with a closing Mass celebrated at the grotto with Cardinal Vincent addressing in his sermon, '' God's greatness flowers best through our lowliness, our humility and our we...Read more
The second day of the pilgrimage began with the Cardinal explaining that today we will be entering more deeply into the life of Saint Bernadette. The first event of the day was the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Unlike the common belief, the ...Read more
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The homily focused on the school's mission prayer 'We are learning in the light of Christ' with the Cardinal encouraging pupils and staff to live this prayer out in their daily living. ''We are all God's handy work,' he said.
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After Mass, the Cardinal blessed the new prayer garden which had been designed by the pupils as part of a Design and Technology project, with the help of their teachers who guided them in their research. It was the stude...Read more
What a beautiful day it has been! The first day of the pilgrimage began with a procession from the Rosary statue with pilgrims receiving showers of blessings in the form of raindrops. The opening mass was celebrated by Bishop Paul McAleenan, he ta...Read more
A spokesperson for the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales made the following statement about Charlie Gard on 24
'Following today's decision by the parents of Charlie Gard, the Bishops of England and Wales express their deepest sympa...Read more
Led by Cardinal Vincent, this year's diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from 23
Whether you're joining the pilgrims in Lourdes or praying with them from home, join us each day for the latest updates, photos and videos. We'll be posting ...Read more
Bishop Nicholas Hudson celebrated a farewell Mass for Fr Christian Dieckmann on 15
'Father Christian will be much missed! In the six years that he has been in Adler Street, he has made his mark on the City of London; and will be a loss to the...Read more
Nasir Ismael, a Year 13 student at Bishop Challoner Sixth Form, has been offered a full scholarship to Princeton University. Nasir is one of 62 students who have won scholarships to US universities via the Sutton Trust US Programme run in conjunct...Read more
A huge thank you to all the schools in the Diocese for their tremendous efforts in raising money for the Catholic Children's Society in aid of the Grenfell Tower victims. The children wanted to help their fellow students affected by the tragedy ...Read more