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Two New Auxiliary Bishops for the Diocese
Two New Auxiliary Bishops for the Diocese
Bishop Paul McAleenan and Bishop John Wilson were ordained  by Cardinal Vincent on the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul, 25 January at Westminster Cathedral, joining Bishop John Sherrington and Bishop Nicholas Hudson as Auxiliary Bishops for th...Read more
25/01/2016
Evensong Sung at Westminster Cathedral for Christian Unity Week
Evensong Sung at Westminster Cathedral for Christian Unity Week
On Wednesday 20 January, the Choir of St Paul's Cathedral visited Westminster Cathedral to sing Evensong as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. In attendance was Canon Michael Hampel, Precentor of St Paul's Cathedral, who gave the ...Read more
21/01/2016
Praying for Christian Unity in Hertfordshire
Praying for Christian Unity in Hertfordshire
On Wednesday 20 January, Bishop John Sherrington joined the prayer service for Christian Unity at the Coptic Cathedral in Stevenage. This was his last official public engagement as Auxiliary Bishop with pastoral responsibility for Hertfordshire an...Read more
21/01/2016
Cardinal Vincent Opens New Sixth Centre at St Anne's School, Enfield
Cardinal Vincent Opens New Sixth Centre at St Anne's School, Enfield
On 19 January Cardinal Vincent visited St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls in Enfield to celebrate Mass and open their new sixth form centre. Also in attendance were Mayor of Enfield, Patricia Ekechi, and Deputy Mayor, Bernadette Lappage, b...Read more
20/01/2016
Matisse Inspires Pupil's Stained Glass Window Design at St Benedict's, Ealing
Matisse Inspires Pupil's Stained Glass Window Design at St Benedict's, Ealing
11 year old Olin Davies (Year 7) has produced the winning entry in the competition for the design of a stained glass window for the new Senior School Chapel at St Benedict's, Ealing. Over a hundred pupils entered the competition, which was judge...Read more
15/01/2016
Prince William Takes Lunch Break at John Henry Newman School
Prince William Takes Lunch Break at John Henry Newman School
The Duke of Cambridge made a surprise stop at John Henry Newman School in Stevenage for a roast dinner as he took a break from a helicopter mission in Hertfordshire. Prince William flew in to the playing field at the school after transporting doc...Read more
15/01/2016
Year of Mercy Inset Day at Convent of Jesus and Mary
Year of Mercy Inset Day at Convent of Jesus and Mary
Staff at the Convent of Jesus and Mary once again finished the Autumn term with an Inset Day rooted in the Catholic faith. Fr Paul Rowan began the day with an inspirational talk, followed by a Q&A about the meaning of the Year of Mercy and how we ...Read more
15/01/2016
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Volunteer Day, 5 March 2016
Join us to celebrate volunteering in the Diocese of Westminster! Meet volunteers from different organisations in the Diocese, and find opportunities to share your gifts and talents with your community. All welcome.Read more
15/01/2016
St Joseph's Valentine's Disco
St Joseph's Valentine's Disco, 11 Feb 2016
Get your tickets for the Caritas St Joseph's Valentine's Disco!Read more
14/01/2016
Guardian Angels parish trip to Calais, Winter 2015
Guardian Angels parish trip to Calais, Winter 2015
We went to Calais because we had been moved by the news and images that we have seen about the crisis all over Europe. We spent a month fundraising and making the preparations necessary, but since the Paris attacks happened only the weekend befor...Read more
07/01/2016
The Charism of the Little Sisters of the Poor
Watch this video to learn about the Little Sisters of the Poor, their history and their care for the elderly and needy.  Read more
07/01/2016
Cardinal Vincent to Celebrate First Catholic Service at Hampton Court Palace in Over 450 Years
Cardinal Vincent to Celebrate First Catholic Service at Hampton Court Palace in Over 450 Years
Cardinal Vincent will celebrate Vespers in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace on Tuesday 9 February. He will be joined by the Bishop of London, Dean of the Chapel Royal, who will give the homily. Vespers will be dedicated to St John the B...Read more
06/01/2016
New Drop-in Centre! Our Lady of Lourdes, 13 January 2016
New Drop-in Centre! Our Lady of Lourdes, 13 January 2016
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06/01/2016
Catholic schools sends winter clothes to refugees in Lesvos, January 2016
Catholic schools sends winter clothes to refugees in Lesvos, January 2016
Students and teachers of St Thomas More Language College in Chelsea put their faith into action as they responded in love to those who most needed help this autumn. Raiding wardrobes and cupboards and asking for donations produced a mountain of wa...Read more
06/01/2016
News of Great Joy: Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedral
News of Great Joy: Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedral
Cardinal Vincent celebrated Midnight Mass at Westminster Cathedral this Christmas Eve 2015.  In his homily, he focused on the scene at the crib and its significance for all, especially in this Year of Mercy.  In his homily, he focused on ...Read more
25/12/2015
Recognising the Gift of the Christ Child
Recognising the Gift of the Christ Child
A wonderful scene occurs every Christmas morning when children run up to the crib and look inside at the baby in the manger along with Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the animals. Faces light up with delight and puzzlement trying to understand wha...Read more
23/12/2015
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