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Rejoicing at diaconate ordinations
Rejoicing at diaconate ordinations
On Saturday 10 Many priests from the five dioceses concelebrated the Mass. They were joined by family and friends of the ordinands, who filled the Cathedral with prayers and joy for the men, as they took the next step in their journey towards...Read more
09/06/2023
Celebrating Confirmations at High Barnet
Celebrating Confirmations at High Barnet
On Wednesday 7 In his homily, he spoke about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how they might manifest in the lives of the candidates. This completes the work begun at their Baptisms when they 'were recognised as children of God' and began their...Read more
09/06/2023
Kate Griffin recognised for service to Catholic education
Kate Griffin recognised for service to Catholic education
The evening sun was radiant last Wednesday 31 All were present to celebrate with Kate Griffin the Holy Father, Pope Francis' decision to confer upon her the Damehood of the Pontifical Order of Saint Gregory the Great and this was her Mass of...Read more
07/06/2023
Over 500 come to hear from Carlo Acutis' mother
Over 500 come to hear from Carlo Acutis' mother
On Wednesday 31 Antonia had travelled from Italy that day, and will be spending the next few days speaking at various events in the Diocese. This evening was a special opportunity hosted by Westminster Youth Ministry, for the young people in the...Read more
02/06/2023
Seminarians admitted to Candidacy
Seminarians admitted to Candidacy
On the Feast of St Augustine of Canterbury, Saturday 27th May, Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark celebrated Mass and the Rite of Candidacy at Allen Hall Seminary. Paolo Gambardella and Sean Power from Westminster, Stephen Trafford from...Read more
30/05/2023
Joy at Confirmations in South Ruislip
Joy at Confirmations in South Ruislip
On 19th May, Cardinal Vincent presided at Mass with Confirmations at St Gregory the Great, South Ruislip, confirming 20 candidates from the parish. Fr Paulo Bagini, Parish Priest, expressed his joy, saying it was 'an honour and privilege' to have...Read more
30/05/2023
Opposition to legalisation of assisted suicide a matter of human reason as well as religious faith
Opposition to legalisation of assisted suicide a matter of human reason as well as religious faith
Bishop John Sherrington, on behalf of the Catholic Bishops' Conference, has submitted written evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee Inquiry into Assisted Dying/Assisted Suicide. The Lead Bishop for Life Issues explains, in...Read more
25/05/2023
Bishop McAleenan calls for a humane asylum system
Bishop McAleenan calls for a humane asylum system
Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Catholic Bishops' Conference, has made a statement supporting the Archbishop of Canterbury's comments in The Times, reiterating that we need a more effective and humane...Read more
25/05/2023
Cardinal Vincent welcomes new Nuncio to Great Britain
Cardinal Vincent welcomes new Nuncio to Great Britain
At a special Mass to welcome the new Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, Cardinal Vincent Nichols described the Catholics of England and Wales as 'a faithful people' with a 'depth of faith in our history and in our hearts.' Just hours after...Read more
18/05/2023
Interfaith Chaplaincy Gathering at Newman House
Interfaith Chaplaincy Gathering at Newman House
Newman House, the Catholic Chaplaincy centre for students and staff of the Universities and Colleges of Higher Education in Westminster diocese, played host to a gathering of chaplains on 2 Our Catholic chaplains invited their various ecumenical...Read more
16/05/2023
Celebrating the gift of Marriage at Westminster Cathedral
Celebrating the gift of Marriage at Westminster Cathedral
Last Saturday, the focus in our diocese was with over 400 couples, who gathered at Westminster Cathedral to renew their marriage commitment. It was time of spectacle, colour, music, joy and prayer, celebrating the gift of married love and its...Read more
15/05/2023
Blessing the King at the Coronation
Blessing the King at the Coronation
For the first time in nearly half a century, a Catholic Cardinal took part in a Coronation in Westminster Abbey, when Cardinal Nichols stood alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury and other Christian leaders to invoke God's blessing on King...Read more
06/05/2023
Fr Richard Marriott RIP
Fr Richard Marriott RIP
We announce the news of the death Fr Richard Marriott on Tuesday 2 Fr Richard was born on 20 Condolences are extended to Fr Richard's family and friends. We pray for the repose of his soul with the words of Psalm 129 (130): Out of the depths I…Read more
05/05/2023
Cardinal's Pause for Thought: Seeking God's blessing on our new King
Cardinal's Pause for Thought: Seeking God's blessing on our new King
I can just remember the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. As a seven-year-old it was the first time I watched television. But never did I imagine that one day I would actually take part in a Coronation! Yet tomorrow I do so. I can recall the...Read more
05/05/2023
Cardinal to invoke blessing at Coronation of King Charles III
Cardinal to invoke blessing at Coronation of King Charles III
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May is an historic occasion for the nation, and also for the Catholic community. For the first time in over 400 years, a Catholic Archbishop will take part...Read more
05/05/2023
Bishop Sherrington offers prayers for Luke Gormally
Bishop Sherrington offers prayers for Luke Gormally
Luke Gormally, bioethicist and author, has died on ........ Upon hearing of his death, Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life for the Bishops' Conference, offered prayers and paid tribute to his dedication in 'building up the Linacre...Read more
01/05/2023
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