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Cardinal Nichols has welcomed the ‘missionary’ and ‘synodal’ In his message of welcome, he writes: ‘The title of this ‘This is a welcome document which has clarity of purpose, firmness of foundations, refreshing perspectives and…Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has celebrated the 60th anniversary of Nicholas Breakspear School(NBS) at a Mass held at St Albans Cathedral. He also reflected on the journey of NBS, honouring the founders, educators, and students who have contributed…Read more
Last week, Bishop John Sherrington joined fourteen faith leaders from across London to launch Mitzvah Day 2024, which this year will focus on the theme of being ‘Stronger Together.’ Mitzvah Day is the UK’s largest faith-based day of social…Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops' Conference, has offered his congratulations to new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after Labour's election victory. Cardinal Nichols wrote to the PM to assure him of his prayers as the Labour…Read more
To mark the ninth anniversary of its foundation, Caritas Bakhita House today released its Impact Report. The report was commissioned to investigate the impact of the centre and its services on the lives of former guests, and is based on…Read more
This weekend (29 June) Cardinal Vincent Nichols ordained three new priests to serve the Diocese of Westminster. At the ordination Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, Thomas Blackburn, Domagoj Matakovic and Robert Smialek were joined by…Read more
We announce the sad news of the death of Fr Cedric Stanley MBE at St Michael’s Care Home in Clacton on Sea on 25 Fr Stan was born in Hertfordshire on 5 Condolences are extended to Fr Stan’s family, friends and colleagues and to the…Read more
Caritas Westminster recently hosted a reception ahead of Refugee Week (17th - 23rd June), a festival which celebrates the contribution and resilience of refugees in our communities and around the world. The reception at the London Jesuit Centre...Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, has officially opened the newly refurbished St Michael's ward at St Joseph's Hospice, Hackney.Read more
On Tuesday 18 Bishop James Curry was appointed in April by Pope Francis and named titular Bishop of Ramsbury. Just ahead of the ordination, in his homily, the Cardinal spoke about the particular responsibility of a Bishop as 'the one sent to...Read more
I am a parent and a grandparent: however, I have always felt slightly uncomfortable when Father's Day comes around. I am never really sure what to do or expect. This is because there is a gap in my life. I grew up without either a positive or...Read more
To mark Refugee Week, that runs from 17 - 23 June, Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Bishops' Conference, offers a reflection on three themesRead more
On Friday 3rd May, St Michael's Parish Centre, Ashford hosted an art exhibition by local artists, Julian and Emily Game, in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).Read more
This week (3rd-9th June) is Volunteers' Week, a week in which the UK celebrates volunteers and says thank you to them for the contribution that they make To help celebrate the efforts of volunteers within the Diocese, Caritas Westminster are...Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, has recorded a message encouraging Catholics, particularly young adults, to be "willing to get involved and vote" as the opportunity to vote in a...Read more
The account of the Visitation is a well-known story, one that is made immediately present whenever we sing or say the Magnificat, the song that Mary sang to her cousin Elizabeth. Mary's is a life of service and praise. There is also a real...Read more