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'God our Saviour Chose to Come into the World'
'God our Saviour Chose to Come into the World'
There is a story of a teacher, telling the Christmas story with her children, encouraging them to draw the nativity scene. One little boy had included, along with Mary and Joseph and the Baby Jesus, an extra character, whom she couldn't identify...Read more
26/12/2016
Celebrating the Nativity of the Lord
Celebrating the Nativity of the Lord
'Tonight we have come to Bethlehem, to a manger and a new-born babe: the king of kings who in his littleness holds true power and dominion', said Cardinal Vincent in his homily at the annual celebration of Midnight Mass of the Nativity of the Lord...Read more
25/12/2016
Eight Men Accepted as Candidates for Permanent Diaconate
Eight Men Accepted as Candidates for Permanent Diaconate
On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, 18 December 2016, eight men were accepted as candidates for formation for the permanent diaconate during the Ceremony of Candidacy, which took place at St Bartholomew's Church, St Albans. The ceremony took place du...Read more
21/12/2016
Our Lady of Muswell Pupil Wins Haringey Award
Our Lady of Muswell Pupil Wins Haringey Award
Archie Baer, a pupil at Our Lady of Muswell, has won the Outstanding Primary STEM Student Award at the Haringey Outstanding for All Award ceremony at Alexandra Palace on 5 December.  Archie is not only a gifted mathematician and scientist, he als...Read more
21/12/2016
After the Jungle, 8 February 2017
After the Jungle, 8 February 2017
On Wednesay the 8th of February, Caritas Westminster and Capital Mass are hosting an event for those interested in finding out more about the situation in Calais after the destruction of the refugee camp. Come along to hear about the work of Broth...Read more
21/12/2016
Cardinal Cormac Reflects on 60 Years of Priesthood
Cardinal Cormac Reflects on 60 Years of Priesthood
On 28 October 2016, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor celebrated the diamond jubilee of his priestly ordination. On the occasion of this milestone, the Cardinal took time to talk about his family, his vocation and some of the highlights of his...Read more
19/12/2016
Academies: Helping Shape Catholic Education for the Future
Academies: Helping Shape Catholic Education for the Future
Catholic education is rightly celebrated for all the successes it achieves every day. Education is at the heart of the Church's mission and it is the place where Christ and his Church are encountered.  From this we derive the qualities and cha...Read more
19/12/2016
Living Fully 2016: Disability, Culture and Faith - A Celebration
Living Fully 2016: Disability, Culture and Faith - A Celebration
On June 23-26, in Rome, the Living Fully Symposium and Conference co-hosted by the Pontifical Council for Culture and The Kairos Forum, brought together persons with disabilities, theologians, clergy, religious, families, and laity for a four-day ...Read more
19/12/2016
Bishop Douglass Students Host Seniors at Christmas
Bishop Douglass Students Host Seniors at Christmas
On 8 December at 5pm Year 10 Bishop Douglass students welcomed over 130 Senior Citizens form the local East Finchley community into the school hall for a traditional Christmas dinner and an evening of entertainment. It has been a long-standing tra...Read more
14/12/2016
Love in Action featured on Vatican Radio
Love in Action featured on Vatican Radio
Listen to John Coleby, Director of Caritas Westminster, speak about the Love in Action programme on Vatican Radio!Read more
14/12/2016
160 Years of Catholic Presence in Commercial Road
160 Years of Catholic Presence in Commercial Road
On Sunday Read more
13/12/2016
Love in Action Launch
Love in Action Launch
On Thursday the 1st of December, Caritas Westminster launched Love in Action, with an event at Our Lady of Victories, Kensington. Visit stepforwardinlove.org to view all the resourcesRead more
13/12/2016
Presents for Prisoner's Children
Presents for Prisoner's Children
This Christmas, Caritas Westminster teamed up with Pact to help provide the children of prisoners with a Christmas present. Seven parishes and one school took part in the project, providing around 350 presents.Read more
13/12/2016
Cardinal Vincent Sends Condolences to Coptic Community
Cardinal Vincent Sends Condolences to Coptic Community
Following the attack on the terrorist attack on St Peter's Church in the complex of St Mark's Cathedral in Cairo, during services on Sunday 11 December, which killed at least 25 people, Cardinal Vincent wrote to Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of ...Read more
12/12/2016
Cardinal Offers Prayers for Victims of Nigerian Church Collapse
Cardinal Offers Prayers for Victims of Nigerian Church Collapse
Following the collapse of the roof of the Reigners Bible Church that resulted in deaths of over 100 people who were gathered in the church in the city of Uyo, Nigeria, on Saturday 10 December, for the ordination of the bishop, Cardinal Vincent has...Read more
12/12/2016
Cardinal Sends Message of Sympathy Following Istanbul Attacks
Cardinal Sends Message of Sympathy Following Istanbul Attacks
Following twin bomb attacks near Besiktas football stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, 10 December, which killed 44 people, the Cardinal has sent message of sympathy to Archbishop Levon Boghos Zekiyan, Armenian Catholic Archbishop of Instanbul, and T...Read more
12/12/2016
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