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Ethnic Diversity of Diocese Celebrated in Cathedral
Ethnic Diversity of Diocese Celebrated in Cathedral
The Mass once again celebrated the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of our diocese with worshippers from across the world's continents, from areas where the church is established in Western Europe, areas where the faith was brought with wester...Read more
29/09/2014
Cardinal Vincent Speaks about Synod on the Family
Cardinal Vincent Speaks about Synod on the Family
On 23 September, Cardinal Vincent spoke to the media to outline some of the themes which he sees will be prominent at the forthcoming Synod on the Family.  The Cardinal will take a direct part in the proceedings of the Synod as President of th...Read more
24/09/2014
Cardinal Vincent Address to the First Ordinariate Festival
Cardinal Vincent Address to the First Ordinariate Festival
On 20 September, Cardinal Vincent Nichols gave the following address to at the first Ordinariate Festival, which took place in Westminster Cathedral Hall, followed by Mass in the Cathedral.  On 4 November 2009, Pope Benedict issued his Apostol...Read more
22/09/2014
Cardinal Vincent Comments on the Challenges to Catholic Education
Cardinal Vincent Comments on the Challenges to Catholic Education
In his homily at the Mass celebrating the centenary of the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, Cardinal Vincent comments on the challenges to Catholic education today. The Cardinal compares the challenges in the previous century and Cardinal Bour...Read more
19/09/2014
Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School Celebrates Centenary
Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School Celebrates Centenary
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School celebrated the centenary of its foundation with Mass in Westminster Cathedral on 19 September. Cardinal Vincent was the principal celebrant, along with Bishop John Sherrington and 22 diocesan priests, some of w...Read more
19/09/2014
St Ignatius College Celebrates 120 Years
St Ignatius College Celebrates 120 Years
On 10 Cardinal Vincent, in his homily, spoke about the vision that founding Headmaster Fr Aloysius Cortie must have had when he first taught the 40 boys under his care. Referring to the day's Gospel reading, 'Fr Cortie would not have been ...Read more
18/09/2014
Bishop Nicholas Speaks to Vatican Radio
Bishop Nicholas Speaks to Vatican Radio
Bishop Nicholas was interviewed by Vatican Radio about the challenges and rewards ahead as he begins his ministry as Bishop to Central and Eastern areas of London.  Among the topics he addresses are the richness of the diversity of people livi...Read more
17/09/2014
Cardinal Vincent's Statement about the Death of David Haines
Cardinal Vincent's Statement about the Death of David Haines
It is with great sadness that we hear of the killing of David Haines in what can only be described as a repugnant and chilling attack on human life. In its destructive savagery, it is an act that expresses the worst and most misguided aspects of h...Read more
15/09/2014
Cardinal Vincent welcomes Vatican Cricket Team
Cardinal Vincent welcomes Vatican Cricket Team
Cardinal Vincent welcomed the Vatican Cricket team to Archbishop's House on Friday, 12 September as part of their 'Light of Faith Tour'. The cricketers were accompanied by Mr John McCarthy, the Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, whose id...Read more
15/09/2014
125th Anniversary of 'Cardinal's Peace'
125th Anniversary of 'Cardinal's Peace'
Organised by Caritas Anchor House, the Mass and reception which followed were a celebration of the legacy of Cardinal Henry Manning and his role in bringing the strike to an end. The Mass commemorates the 'Cardinal's Peace', which was signed...Read more
15/09/2014
Cardinal Vincent Addresses Marriage Care Annual Conference
Cardinal Vincent Addresses Marriage Care Annual Conference
Cardinal Vincent spoke at the Annual Marriage Conference, which took place in Daventry on 13 September 2014. In his address, the Cardinal recognised the work of the charity since its inception at the end of the Second World War in helping couples ...Read more
14/09/2014
Cardinal Vincent Addresses Nikaean Club
Cardinal Vincent Addresses Nikaean Club
On 11 September 2014, Cardinal Vincent addressed the Nikaean Club on the role of faith and reason in communicating the proclamation of the 'true image of God and the shape of our fundamental relationship with him.' Founded in commemoration of the...Read more
12/09/2014
Pope asks for Day of Prayer ahead of Synod on the Family
Pope asks for Day of Prayer ahead of Synod on the Family
The theme of this autumn's Synod of Bishops in Rome focuses on the family - particularly the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelisation. Ahead of the synod, Pope Francis has asked that the Church throughout the world sets a...Read more
11/09/2014
Cardinal Vincent and Archbishop Peter pay tribute to Jim Dobbin MP
Cardinal Vincent and Archbishop Peter pay tribute to Jim Dobbin MP
On Sunday 7 Following his death, Cardinal Vincent and Archbishop Peter Smith, Vice-President of the Bishops' Conference and Archbishop of Southwark, released statements about the late MP. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops ...Read more
09/09/2014
Justice & Peace Newsletter
Justice & Peace Newsletter
Our Summer 2014 Newsletter is available here to download in colour or black & White versions (PDF). Also our e-bulletin for events coming up in September and October (MS Word)Read more
09/09/2014
Catholic Police Guild Centenary
Catholic Police Guild Centenary
The Mass was attended by members of the Guild and their families, representing different parts of the country. Among those in attendance was Sir Peter Fahy, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police. In his homily, Cardinal Vincent recognise...Read more
08/09/2014
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