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Looking back as objectively as I can on my days in the Philippines I think of four aspects of the trip which immediately come to mind as memorable, for very different reasons.Read more
As we mourn the death of Nelson Mandela, we readily pray for the repose of his soul and for the comfort of all who feel his loss most keenly: his family and, of course, the people of South Africa. Many aspects of the life and achievement of Nelson...Read more
It is 4.30am, the rain has gone and it is already hot.Read more
The journey out of Cebu took 45 minutes, through terrible gridlock here.Read more
The Typhoon Haiyan (or "Yolanda" as it is known locally) lasted for three hours.Read more
And then, a little late, we were on our way to TaklobanRead more
On Tuesday 3 December, 2,500 children from across the Diocese of Westminster celebrated the Nativity story in Westminster Cathedral at the annual Catholic Children’s Society Advent Carol Service. The event was divided between two groups, the...Read more
We have arrived.Read more
Blog final day For some the last day began at 4.45 am with the call to prayer from the Mosque in Manger Square. Rather than turning over for a couple more hours of sleep some a few intrepid pilgrims set off to the Church of the Nativity once last ...Read more
Blog post for the Philippines visit by Bishop John ArnoldRead more
Our last full day!Read more
Today we moved to Bethlehem, our final stop on our pilgrimage.Read more
The Most Rev. Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, celebrated Mass for the Closing of the Year of Faith on the Feast of Christ the King at Westminster Cathedral on 24 November. In his homily Archbishop Nichols reflected on the passion and c...Read more
First thing this morning and we were off to the Holy Sepulchre.Read more
As we make our way day-by-day on our Christian journey from baptism until we come to meet God, it is good to remember that certainty is not something we should expect to find.Read more
Today we awoke to the sounds of JerusalemRead more