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The coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6 We are now invited to pray, from Wednesday 3 As we look towards the Coronation Day, which will be marked with joy and celebration across our nations and the Commonwealth, let us...Read more
Tuesday 9 This annual Day of Prayer was initiated by Pope Francis. In this country it now takes place in this season of hope and new life. The Isaiah Journey, a working group of the Bishops' Conference that has grown out of the need for a...Read more
Pope Francis has appointed His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury BuendÃa as Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain. Commenting on the news, Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: 'I welcome the appointment of Archbishop Miguel Maury BuendÃa as Papal Nuncio...Read more
We announce the sad news of the death on Holy Thursday, 6 Fr Peter was born in Blackburn, Lancashire on 4 Information about funeral arrangements, and an obituary, will be circulated in due course. We pray for the repose of Fr Peter's soul: Lord...Read more
Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for Eastern Churches, has written to all the Bishops of the church, encouraging a generous response to the Good Friday collection. This collection ' The funds, traditionally collected on...Read more
Dignity in work is one of the themes of Catholic Social Teaching, and an important part of building a fairer society. The current reality for too many people is long working hours with little security, for wages that do not cover the...Read more
With sadness, we announce the death on Wednesday 22 Fr Henry was born in London on 20 We pray for the repose of Fr Henry's soul: Almighty and eternal God, hear our prayers for your son Fr Henry Young whom you have called from this world to...Read more
Caritas St Joseph's is a place of personal growth for up to 180 individuals with learning disabilities, who come to try new and meaningful activities, join courses, and follow pathways into work. With your support, the new 'Horticulture has...Read more
Bishop John Sherrington, the Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, has condemned Clause 10 of the new Public Order Bill, reiterating concerns it will lead to the curtailment of freedom of speech...Read more
The Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Bishops' Conference, Bishop Paul McAleenan, has commented on the government's Illegal Migration Bill: 'Everyone who makes a dangerous journey across the Channel to build a better life here has a...Read more
Migrants and refugees are human beings, not just statistics, says Bishop Paul McAleenan as Bishops' Conference releases new publication In 2023, people making dangerous journeys across the Channel to reach the UK are called by various names:...Read more
Bishop John Sherrington visited St Monica's Catholic Primary School in Palmers Green on 27 He also read the Gospel of the day and, as this was the Monday of the first week in Lent, he spoke to the children about the significance of prayer,…Read more
Ever since my early teens I felt a deep desire to serve God in and through the priesthood. My vocation journey has taken a few twists and turns along the way, but I am so grateful and blessed to be a transitional deacon preparing for ordination…Read more
Thank you for so generously supporting the Cardinal's Lenten Appeal. With your help, people taking on leadership roles in our parishes have an opportunity to explore their faith - and ultimately strengthen our Church communities as a whole....Read more
Last Saturday, 350 candidates and catechumens gathered with their catechists and sponsors for the Rite of Election and call to continuing conversion at Westminster Cathedral. Cardinal Vincent presided, and was joined by Bishops Nicholas Hudson...Read more
When the Diocese invited young people to join a leadership programme ahead of World Youth Day 2023, the response was overwhelming. The final group has now been selected and they're young, enthusiastic and passionate about their faith. When 29...Read more