News Archive
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has named the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, a Cardinal. The announcement came during Pope Francis' Angelus in St Peters Square this morning, 12th January, in which he created 15 more...Read more
Canon Stuart Wilson has been appointed the new Chairman of Caritas Westminster. Canon Stuart takes over the role from Canon Paschal Ryan who stood down as Episcopal Vicar at the end of 2013. Archbishop Vincent Nichols is grateful to Canon Wilson f...Read more
When the comedian George Burns said: "Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family.... in another city" he clearly hadn't experienced the amazing benefits of the Parenting Course. Created by Nicky and Sila ...Read more
By Fr Richard Nesbitt The diocese recently celebrated the Requiem Mass for Fr Austin Hart, who served as a priest for 51 years. On the back of the Order of Service are the words: "Austin's family would like to express their profound gr...Read more
Archbishop Vincent Nichols is grateful to Canon Wilson for his generosity in accepting this additional responsibility and would like to repeat his sincere thanks to Canon Paschal for the excellent work he did in establishing Caritas Westminster.
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Christmas: presents: such a challenge and an opportunity! It's a time of high expectations not least for those awaiting the sounds of reindeers on the roof and those striving so hard to find the gift that truly expresses the love they want to sh...Read more
'Well, Archbishop,' people say, 'we are getting near to your busy time, aren't we!'Read more
The Archbishop of Westminster was at Providence Row on Tuesday 10 December to join a Celebration of the work and huge contribution of the Sisters of Mercy to the charity. The Sisters founded Providence Row in 1860 with Father Daniel Gilbert and co...Read more
This year, Bishop John Sherrington visited Zimbabwe with CAFOD and the impressions made by the visit form his reflection this Advent. The Catholic community gathering in the parish of All Souls, Binga in Zimbabwe is very much in my mind this Chris...Read more
During the Advent season they have offered their time and talents to get involved in the life of the Parish.Read more
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed the Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales to the Holy See's Congregation of BishopsRead more
The Caritas Committee from the three parishes of Hemel Hempstead staged a special Christmas afternoon tea partyRead more
The cold winter snap has crept up on us slowly this year but temperatures are heading towards freezing with every night that passes; and those who feel the effects most seriously are the homeless sleeping rough. Homelessness cannot be banished ove...Read more
Archbishop Vincent urges a rethink on spousal visas and warns many families are split by new income rules.Read more
A Nativity play with a differenceRead more
After over twenty years of cooperation between the NeoCatechumenal Way and our Diocesan Seminary at Allen HallRead more