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Westminster's 'Daughter Diocese' Celebrates its Centenary
Westminster's 'Daughter Diocese' Celebrates its Centenary
On Wednesday 22nd March Cardinal Vincent Nichols will preach at the Cathedral of St Mary & St Helen, Brentwood, at the centenary Mass of the Diocese of Brentwood. In March 1917, at the request of Cardinal Bourne (Archbishop of Westminster 1903-193...Read more
24/02/2017
Credit Unions: Building a Financial Community
Credit Unions: Building a Financial Community
Last month the Cardinal became the 1000th member of the Churches Mutual Credit Union. Fortunately, this kind of financial service is not exclusive to Archbishops! Credit unions are there to help and encourage people to save, and to be a source of ...Read more
24/02/2017
Together for Life
Together for Life
'Together for Life'. 'Ma'an lil-Hayat', 'Together for Life'. That is the name of the L'Arche community in Bethlehem. It is a name which captures the prophetic power of the movement that is L'Arche. The L'Arche community in Bethlehem nestles clo...Read more
23/02/2017
Sir Michael Wilshaw Appointed to St Mary's University
Sir Michael Wilshaw Appointed to St Mary's University
Sir Michael Wilshaw, former Head of Ofsted, will shortly take up a role as Professor of Education and Director of Multi-Academy Trusts at St Mary's University, Twickenham, where he hopes to develop world-class leaders in the education system, ab...Read more
23/02/2017
'Be Courageous and Holy'
'Be Courageous and Holy'
'Be courageous. Don't just exist; live.' Bishop John Wilson told students at the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School on a recent visit to celebrate Mass. In his homily Bishop John encouraged students to follow the example of the saints, part...Read more
23/02/2017
Inside the Hospice: The Good Samaritan and the Royal Family
Being ignored can be horrible. Recently someone I had been taught to respect overlooked me, and I was left feeling somewhat secondary and unimportant, almost as if I was left by the roadside, in the gutter. Hospice is a place where everyone is imp...Read more
23/02/2017
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
On Saturday 11th February Westminster Cathedral was packed for the celebration of Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes. We sang the praises of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, and asked for her help in our lives. Many people present were infirm or had...Read more
23/02/2017
February newsletter
February newsletter
Our latest newsletter in now available to read online. Click here to read about our latest events and find out how you can help prevent human trafficking.  to read about our latest events and find out how you can help prevent human trafficking. ...Read more
20/02/2017
Cardinal Vincent Consecrates England and Wales to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Cardinal Vincent Consecrates England and Wales to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
On Saturday 18 In the Act of Consecration, a modified version of the one used by Cardinal Griffin in the Abbey grounds in Walsingham on 16 The consecration took place at the end of Mass which began with the procession of the National Pilgrim Vir...Read more
19/02/2017
Feast Day celebrations at St Augustine's Priory
Feast Day celebrations at St Augustine's Priory
Friday 10 From a morning filled with games and competitions, the whole school comprising girls aged from 4 - 18, gathered together at Ealing Abbey and celebrated a joyous Mass with the theme of 'Memory' at its core, remembering all those wh...Read more
15/02/2017
Community Sponsorship of Refugees
Community Sponsorship of Refugees
On Wednesday the 1st of February, Caritas Westminster alongside Capital Mass, held an information sharing event about the Home Office Community Sponsorship Scheme.Read more
15/02/2017
Refugees: Next Step Panel Discussion
Refugees: Next Step Panel Discussion
A recent forum at Caritas' Westminster office saw refugee activists and church leaders address the generosity of heart that underpins efforts to support Syrian asylum seekers now being absorbed into communities throughout ...Read more
15/02/2017
Human Trafficking Awareness Evening
Human Trafficking Awareness Evening
Come along to learn how you can recognise the signs of human trafficking, look out for incidences in your community, and how best to respond.Read more
14/02/2017
Diocese of Westminster Joins Instagram
Diocese of Westminster Joins Instagram
The Diocese of Westminster has joined Instagram to extend its current social media presence. This will enable the diocese to reach out to new and diverse audiences, particularly given Instagram's popularity with younger generations. This will be...Read more
13/02/2017
Cardinal Vincent urges Government to work with renewed vigour to assist unaccompanied child refugees
Cardinal Vincent urges Government to work with renewed vigour to assist unaccompanied child refugees
Cardinal Vincent has today (12 'By repealing Art. 67 of the Immigration Act 2016, known as the Dubs Amendment, the Government is seen by many as abandoning its statutory and moral duty to take effective action for the protection of vulnerabl...Read more
12/02/2017
Mass in Honour of Lady of Lourdes
Mass in Honour of Lady of Lourdes
On Saturday 11 The Mass marked the start of 'Called to Serve the Sick', a season of focus on the sick and the obligation to care for them and their families. It is intended to be a time to become more aware of the Christian attitude to sickness...Read more
11/02/2017
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