News Archive
Each Remembrance Sunday, Westminster Cathedral sees the celebration of a Mass for the fallen combatants of armed conflicts around the world. This year was no different, with members of the armed forces gathering with hundreds of other worshippers...Read more
Following the death of Indi Gregory on the morning of 13th November, Bishop Patrick McKinney, Bishop of Nottingham, and Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, have issued the following statement: 'With deep sadness we express our...Read more
On Friday 10 The tree was a gift to Queen Elizabeth II from Pope Francis. In a letter to Her late Majesty of March 2022, the Holy Father wrote, 'May this tree, which in the Bible symbolises the flourishing of fortitude, justice and prosperity,...Read more
Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life IssuesBishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, and Bishop Patrick McKinney, Bishop of Nottingham, commented on Tuesday 7 'The tragic situation of baby Indi Gregory is truly…Read more
A new report, published by Caritas Westminster, puts a spotlight on the voices and experience of migrants and refugees. The report, created following a "Wisdoms" listening exercise in partnership with the Mayday Trust, records the voices of...Read more
On Saturday, 4 The purpose of this National Tribunal is to enhance impartiality, transparency and consistency in the application of canon law across its jurisdiction in penal cases. It will be involved in many aspects of penal law affecting…Read more
We announce the sad news of the death of Fr Timothy John O'Connor on Sunday 22 Born in Limerick in July 1949, Fr Tim was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Westminster in Thurles, Co Tipperary in June 1973. Condolences are extended to...Read more
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden visited Sacred Heart Primary School in Bushey in early October. The purpose of his visit was to observe Year 5 pupils taking part in the 'Joy of moving' programme that is delivered by Watford FC Community...Read more
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, has called for a day of fasting, abstinence, and prayer for peace and reconciliation in the Holy Land. He invites all parishes and religious communities to pray on Tuesday, 17...Read more
Six days after the initial surprise attacks in Israel, Cardinal Vincent Nichols continues to urge the faithful to pray for peace as conflict escalates and the death toll rises in both Israel and Gaza. In a statement released on 13th October, the...Read more
Preaching at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Marylebone, Cardinal Vincent Nichols asked the faithful to pray for peace in the aftermath of a surprise attack by fighters from Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel from Gaza on 7 The incursion...Read more
Pope Francis has released his Apostolic Exhortation It has been released at the end of the Season of Creation on the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, 4 Welcoming the Apostolic Exhortation, Cardinal Vincent Nichols says it ' is the Pope's...Read more
With sadness we announce the news of the death on Monday 2 Fr Dominic died peacefully in the Royal Free Hospital where he had been for the past few weeks. He was born in Dublin on 21 Condolences are extended to Fr Dominic's family, friends,...Read more
On 23rd September, the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham welcomed over a thousand pilgrims from the diocese on our annual pilgrimage, led by Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Many parishes held their banners high and joined in the celebration of Mary as...Read more
On 20 He made the case for having the courage to go deeper and search for guidance within, in a world that focuses more on the surface and the distractions of ever louder and fast-moving environments. The Bishop mentioned the Swiss psychoanalyst...Read more
The Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keagan, has visited St Gregory's Catholic Science College in the London Borough of Brent, a national Lead Behaviour School that has been recognised by Ofsted as an Outstanding school. The purpose of...Read more