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Born in 1923 in Newcastle upon Tyne, the Cardinal was educated at Ampleforth College after which he entered the novitiate of the Benedictine monastery from the school in 1941. He was solemnly professed in 1945, then ordained a priest in 1950. He r...Read more
The prestigious award is based on the quality of reviews and opinions that tourists have submitted to the website over last twelve months. The Cathedral is currently rated 4.5 out of a possible 5, based on over 300 reviews.
Recent comments have f...Read more
Cardinal Vincent today addressed the Global Summit to end sexual violence in conflict, congratulating the Foreign Secretary and all involved for their dedication to this crucial cause.
The Cardinal, speaking on a panel focussing on the role of ...Read more
In the pastoral letter Cardinal Vincent spoke about the Sacrament of Marriage being the work of the Holy Spirit:Â
"Today I invite you to see Pentecost as a feast of the family. In the eyes of faith, marriage and family life are essentially the...Read more
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