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Cardinal Vincent celebrated a Mass in thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony at Westminster Cathedral on 7 June 2014. Over 600 couples, between them celebrating a total of over 20,000 years of marriage were in attendance at this 7
In his h...Read more
The annual Good Shepherd Masses took place at Westminster Cathedral on 5 June, based this year on the theme of 'Stars of Hope'. The morning Mass was celebrated by Bishop John Arnold, whilst the afternoon service was celebrated by Bishop John S...Read more
On 3 June 2014 Richard and Victoria Nichols set off from a rainy Hampstead to complete the 300 mile journey across the Channel via Portsmouth to take part in the historic occasion which is being attended by veterans, many of whom are in their 90s....Read more
We are sorry to announce that the final Faith Matters lecture in the series looking at June has been cancelled as the guest speaker, Fr Michael O'Boy, has to attend a funeral in Ireland.Read more
Cadinal Vincent ordained Bishop Nicholas Hudson on 4 June 2014 in a Solemn Mass at Westminster Cathedral.Cardinal Vincent  was the Main Celebrant and Principal. The ordination was assisted by principal co-consecrating bishops, Cardinal Cormac Mur...Read more
Saturday 28th of June will be the centenary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the event which triggered the War. Â With this in mind, the Justice & Peace Commissions of Westminster, Southwark, and Brentwood Dioceses have joined wit...Read more
Saturday 28th of June will be the centenary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the event which triggered the War. Â With this in mind, the Justice & Peace Commissions of Westminster, Southwark, and Brentwood Dioceses have joined wit...Read more
Well, I seem to have got into a routine of writing a diary during my travels, so I shall at least start a journal about this short visit to New Hampshire and see if it develops.
The invitation to give a retreat to this community of Benedictine ...Read more
I have the opportunity of a quiet morning. I have my notes for the conferences and there is time to explore the campus a little, under a perfect blue sky. There is plenty going on, even without the students in residence. As I walked around some of...Read more
Well, we are into the retreat. Given the formal prayer time of each day, a retreat almost seems like an overdose of things spiritual. It is wonderful to see how silence is just the normal and accepted part of the way of life. There is a rather odd...Read more
The more I manage to engage the individuals in short conversation, the more I see the diversity within the community and the remarkable levels of qualification. Several of the monks have doctorates and professional qualifications in a variety of s...Read more
My apologies for the erratic transmission of the diary. It is strange, and a bit frustrating, that in this country of all countries I am having trouble with email. The monastery has no wifi which is commendable. It is an oasis. The college that su...Read more
My apologies for the erratic transmission of the diary. It is strange, and a bit frustrating, that in this country of all countries I am having trouble with email. The monastery has no wifi which is commendable. It is an oasis. The college that su...Read more
During these final days of this year's Easter journey, as we prepare for the great feast of Pentecost, we are invited to pray the novena in honour of the Holy Spirit. Through these nine days of prayer, we imitate Mary and the disciples in those ...Read more
On 27 May, the Feast of St Augustine of Canterbury, the Right Rev John Sherrington, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, celebrated Mass for those who campaign to uphold the right to life.Â
At the Mass, which took place at the Church of the Holy C...Read more
Spirit in the City is a unique outreach festival, born in 2006, which is now firmly established as an annual Catholic festival in London's West End, with the support of Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
The 2014 programme takes place in four West End...Read more