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Archbishop Vincent Nichols was present at a Royal Gala Dinner hosted by the Constantinian Order on evening of Saturday 28 July 2012 to mark the beginning of the 2012 Olympic Games. Here the Archbishop witnessed nine statesmen from across the world become members of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George and the Royal Order of Francis I. The Grand Master of the Order, HRH Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro presided.Read more
Worshippers from around the world came together to give thanks for the Olympic Games at a Mass held in Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 28 July 2012.Read more
We've arrived at the last day of the pilgrimage. Bishop Sherrington presided and picked up on the first reading which was when Peter and John were called before the Sanhedrin and gave an account of their faith.Read more
This morning we had the traditional Mass with the theme of the family up at the Cathedral in the Trees. It was lovely and warm.Read more
As part of the Catholic Church's engagement alongside the 2012 Games, there will be a Mass on Saturday 28 July to celebrate the start of the 30th Olympic Games at Westminster Cathedral at 2:30pm.Read more
As part of the Catholic Church's engagement alongside the 2012 Games, there will be a Mass on Saturday 28 July to celebrate the start of the 30th Olympic Games at Westminster Cathedral at 2:30pm.Read more
I hardly seems possible but we're halfway through our pilgrimage today. Archbishop Vincent is leaving us to return to London in time for the opening of the Olympic games. We're sorry to see him go but we're left in the very capable hands of Bishop John Sherrington.Read more
We congratulate Ann Milner on completing the first half of the London Outer Orbital Path (LOOP) and thank the small band of faithful companions who have joined her along the way.Read more
Well, it's another lovely morning here in Lourdes. We celebrated our 'Grotto' Mass today. Very often this Mass, because of the large numbers present, has to happen on the prairie across the river.Read more
Well, the pilgrimage has finally begun and what a difference from twelve months ago. Instead of the grey skies, umbrellas and rain capes of last year the sun definitely has his hat on today as you can see from the photographs. After a solemn but joyful procession in the bright, warm sunshine we were able to celebrate our opening liturgy in the beautiful Rosary Basilica.Read more
It's that time of the year again, folks. The diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes begins next week.Read more
The Guardian has published a letter from a coalition of social justice, peace, faith and community groupsRead more
The Pax Christi Icon has been travelling in relay between five Westminster parishes in the last month as part of the 100 Days of Peace initiative.Read more
A beautiful Peace Garden was opened at Our Lady Queen of Apostles on 6th July 2012 following a Mass to mark the start of a week of prayer for peace. Parishioners attended from all three Catholic parishes in Welwyn Garden City as well as guests from other churches and peace organisations.Read more
On Tuesday 10 July the Archbishop of Westminster visited St Thomas More School in North London to celebrate Mass on their annual St Thomas More Day.Read more
The 100 Days of Peace iniative began on 8 June 2012 and will continue until 28th October 2012. This marks the time 50 days before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games on 27 July 2012, the Games themselves, and 50 more days from the Closing Ceremony of the Paralympic Games on 9th September 2012.Read more