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He suffers with us. Emmanuel means God is with us. So he suffers when we suffer. That will be my message when I go to prison and hospice on Christmas Eve. He came, not just to be born among us, but to suffer with us. He came to exp...Read more
Most of us want to be at home at Christmas, surrounded by family and friends. But if you are a seafarer, you're likely to find yourself in...Read more
Writing in the Telegraph on 19 December, Cardinal Vincent Read more
We had a beautiful service, which included a carol written by the St Joseph's choir and the nativity performed by the students. Afterwards we had mulled wine and mince pies. Lots of people took the opportunity to buy gifts which had been handmade ...Read more
On 16 and 17 December the Westminster Cathedral Choir School performed its annual Christmas Celebration concert in the Cathedral. The evening included music and readings for Christmas and the choir and orchestra were conducted by Martin Baker and ...Read more
Representatives from the Chaldean Catholic, Syriac Catholic, Maronite Catholic, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic and Greek Catholic Melkit
The Prince of Wales told the gathering of his visits to the region and the testimonies he had heard fr...Read more
In a homily given at the Metropolitan Police Carol Service in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 15 December 2015, Cardinal Nichols thanked the Metropolitan Police for their 'vigilance' and 'courage'.
Comparing them to St Joseph in his role a...Read more
The Nursery at Ealing independent Catholic school, St Augustine's Priory, recently held its Nativity play. They performed 'It's a Baby!' in the Nursery which was packed with parents and other family members there to watch the unfolding of ...Read more
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
The Society of St Vincent de Paul at St Benedict's School, Ealing, staged their annual Christmas Party for Senior Citizens on Wednesday 9 December in the Cloisters Hall. Headmaster, Mr Cleugh said: 'It was a wonderful occasion which allowed our ...Read more
On the afternoon of Tuesday, 16Â December a group of Bishop Challoner students from Years 7, 8 and 9 visited patients at St Joseph's hospice to spread some Christmas cheer. The students gave out mince pies that they had baked themselves that mor...Read more
In the interview he explained that 'Pope Francis from his very first words has wanted to draw our attention to that depth of God's love for us that becomes his mercy for us when he sees us make a mess of things'. Consequently, the Holy Fathe...Read more
In this Advent message for the Year of Mercy, Bishop Nicholas reflects on the value of embracing and supporting those in need. He points to Jean Vanier, founder of L'Arche, as an example of showing mercy to others. L'Arche communities are where pe...Read more
On Tuesday 8 December parishioners at Farm Street were joined by Cardinal Vincent to celebrate their 50th anniversary year. The church officially became a parish of the Diocese of Westminster on 8 December 1965.
The Mass also celebrated reaching ...Read more
The parish of Notre Dame de France, the French church in Leicester Square, has rounded out a year of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of its foundation with a Solemn Mass on Sunday 6 December.
Cardinal Vincent was the principal celebr...Read more
On Saturday 21 November Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth visited Allen Hall seminary to ordain two candidates to the Diaconate. John Scott was ordained for service here in Westminster, and alongside him was Ross Bullock, who will serve in Bishop P...Read more