News Archive
On Friday 15th September the Diocese of Westminster signed
The Society of the Divine Word (SVD) pastoral care of Our Lady of Sorrows and St Bridget of Sweden, Isleworth, with Fr Nicodemus Lobo Ratu SVD as Parish Priest, Fr Kieran Fitzharris SVD as...Read more
Cardinal Vincent has offered prayers and condolences for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. In a letter to Bishop Joseph Pepe of Las Vegas, the Cardinal expresses his 'deep sorrow' at the 'murderous attack', offering prayers 'for the r...Read more
A series of Seekers' Meetings are scheduled at Allen Hall Seminary, 28 Beaufort Street, Chelsea London SW3 5AA for those who would like to discern a possible vocation. The dates are:
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26th February
26th March
28th May
The schedule f...Read more
You will not be surprised to know that Cardinal Cormac made careful arrangements for this Mass and for the funeral rites which will follow in these days. Among others, I had the great privilege of accompanying him through some of those discussio...Read more
Earlier today Cardinal Cormac's body was received here at Westminster with solemnity and with affection by the Provost and Metropolitan Chapter of the Cathedral. It brought back to mind the morning, seventeen years ago, when he was received and ...Read more
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Those family and friends who were with him at the moment of his death, and the many visitors who saw him in hospital during these last weeks, know how well he lived up to those words. Full of faith, full of
What a life and what a work....Read more
Following the terrorist act on a train at Parsons Green Underground Station this morning (15
'I am dismayed at yet another cowardly attack on innocent people, including young children, as they were commuting to work and school this morning. Â I...Read more
St Mary's University Twickenham are hosting two unmissable international lectures this Septmeber at the Waldegrave Suite:
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Monday 25th September:
Tuesday 26th September:
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Please see the flyer attached under the related files sec...Read more
The education service along with much of the Diocese is experiencing dificulties with its email system originating with Microsoft.
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Whilst we hope these issues will be resolved shortly, please do not hesitate to conatct the educaction serv...Read more
The Funeral Rites for Cardinal Cormac have been announced.
On Tuesday, 12th September, the reception of the Cardinal's body will take place at 10am at Westminster Cathedral with a short service. All are welcome to attend the service.Â
The C...Read more
Pope Francis has written to Cardinal Vincent to offer his 'heartfelt condolences after the death of Cardinal Cormac.
In praising Cardinal Cormac's service to the Church in England and Wales, the Pope lauds the late cardinal's 'unwavering devoti...Read more
My dear Cardinal Vincent,Â
I would be very grateful if you would convey this short message to the priests, religious and lay faithful of the Diocese, of which I as well as you have been privileged to serve as their Bishop. Â
At this time, ...Read more
Cardinal Vincent announced the death of Cardinal Cormac Murphy O-Connor who died peacefully today, 1st September. In his message to priests and people of the diocese, the Cardinal wrote:
'I am writing to let you know the sad news that Cardinal Co...Read more
By Fr Nicholas Schofield
Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, who became the tenth Archbishop of Westminster (2000-09), was born in Reading on 24 August 1932, the fifth son of Dr George Murphy-O'Connor and his wife Ellen. His parents originally came from ...Read more
Sister Sarah Smith, a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Mary of Namur celebrated 60 years of religious life on Sunday 19th August 2017 at Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Harrow on the Hill.
Sister Sarah has spent most o...Read more
The 500th anniversary of Luther's iconic nailing of his theses to the church door in Wittenberg provokes a mixed reaction in Catholic circles. Many of the principles of the Reformation were admirable. By the 1500s another purification of Christi...Read more