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Local Schools Form Teacher Training Alliance
Local Schools Form Teacher Training Alliance
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, Holland Park School and Thomas Jones Primary School, all recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, have formed a multi-school alliance and been awarded Teaching School status by the Department for Education. ...Read more
07/12/2015
Primary Pupils Rise to the Challenge at CJM
Primary Pupils Rise to the Challenge at CJM
At the Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College (CJM), the support of other schools is an ongoing process that occurs both within the Catholic community and beyond. The school uses its expertise across the curriculum to support and develop teach...Read more
07/12/2015
Make a Noise About Bullying
Make a Noise About Bullying
The theme of this year's anti-bulling week was 'Make a noise about bullying' and every opportunity was taken to reinforce the message at St Benedict's School, Ealing. There have been several special assemblies where pupils have been able t...Read more
07/12/2015
Bible Sunday 2015
Bible Sunday 2015
On Sunday 6 December, the Second Sunday of Advent, we celebrate Catholic Bible Sunday, which provides an opportunity for everyone to give thanks for the gift of the Bible, and also invites us to deepen our understanding of its message. The celebra...Read more
04/12/2015
Bishop John's Advent Message for the Year of Mercy
Bishop John's Advent Message for the Year of Mercy
In this Advent Message for the Year of Mercy, Bishop John shares a story about a young Chinese woman who had grown up in rural China and the surprising discover she made when she was finally allowed to open the door to a locked cupboard. It transf...Read more
04/12/2015
Cardinal Vincent's Statement on ISIS in Iraq and Syria
Cardinal Vincent's Statement on ISIS in Iraq and Syria
Cardinal Vincent has issued a statement on the same day that Parliament is expected to vote on strikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. In his statement, the Cardinal said: 'Effective action is necessary to stop the grave harm being inflicted by I...Read more
02/12/2015
Welcome Boxes
Welcome Boxes - Start your own refugee project!
We are excited to announce that we are teaming up with Upbeat Communities to bring you Welcome Boxes! This befriending project has been running successfully in Derby for a number of years. It's based on a simple concept which the whole parish c...Read more
02/12/2015
Cardinal's Year of Mercy Advent Reflection
Cardinal's Year of Mercy Advent Reflection
Cardinal Vincent has recorded an Advent reflection with the Year of Mercy at its heart.   In the reflection, Cardinal Vincent speaks about Pope Francis' calling of the Year of Mercy as a 'wonderful gift, a marvellous inspiration to get us t...Read more
01/12/2015
Refugee Volunteer Evening! 26 Jan 2016
Refugee Volunteer Evening! 26 Jan 2016
We are holding a Refugee Volunteer Evening on 26 January 2016. This event is for anyone who wants to work with refugees, migrants and asylum seekers. We have all seen the suffering of people who have been affected by the refugee crisis, and man...Read more
01/12/2015
Homeless man talking to street team
Help make Vinnie Packs for homeless people in England and Wales! Winter 2015
Last month, volunteers packed over 5,000 SVP Vinnie Packs for the homeless. As the weather is gets colder and more people hear about Vinnie Packs, they are in more demand than ever. We have enough stock to make another 3,500 packs, and we need you...Read more
30/11/2015
Calais Refugees 2015
Donate to Calais Migrants! 5 December 2015
  On Saturday 5 December, Sister Christine, manger of the east London charity  Neigbours in Poplar, is taking a group to Calais to provide aid to migrants and refugees living in camps. Sister Christine  You might be able to advise othe...Read more
27/11/2015
Caritas St Joseph's Christmas
Christmas with St Joseph's! 2015
Celebrate Christmas with Caritas St Joseph's! This advent we are celebrating two special masses.Read more
27/11/2015
Pope Francis Appoints Two New Auxiliary Bishops
Pope Francis Appoints Two New Auxiliary Bishops
The joint episcopal ordinations of Canon Paul McAleenan, a priest of the Diocese of Westminster, and Mgr John Wilson, a priest of the Diocese of Leeds, will take place in Westminster Cathedral on 25 January  2016, the feast of the Conversion of S...Read more
24/11/2015
Requiem for Victims of the Paris Attacks
Requiem for Victims of the Paris Attacks
In response to the tragic events that have unfolded in Paris, there will be a special Mass for the repose of the souls of the victims of the Paris killings will take place at St James' Church in Twickenham. The Mass will take place at 6pm on Sa...Read more
24/11/2015
20,000 Welcomes: An Advent Vigil for Refugees, 8 December 2015
20,000 Welcomes: An Advent Vigil for Refugees, 8 December 2015
Tuesday 8 December 2015 20,000 Welcomes: An Advent Vigil for Refugees 10am to 4.30pm St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey Speakers, silence, meditation, discussion and engagement.   Arranged by Churches' Refugee Network A ...Read more
24/11/2015
St Mary's Christmas Carol Concert
St Mary's Christmas Carol Concert, 5 December 2015
St Mary's Christmas Carol Concert and  Saturday 5 December 2015, 4pm   featuring Directed by Mark Kennedy and Timothy Teague Directed by Mark Kennedy Followed by Refreshments, Children's Goodie Bag from St Nicholas & Raffles...Read more
20/11/2015
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