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Archbishop Nichols unanimously elected President of Bishops’ ConferenceArchbishop Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop-elect of Westminster, was elected unanimously by acclamation as President of the Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales at this week’s plenary meeting in Leeds.
more - ArchbishopWelcome to our new Archbishop
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has today appointed the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, who has been Archbishop of Birmingham since March 2000, as the next Archbishop of Westminster. Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Cormac ...
more - Marriage & Family21 reasons why gender matters!
In response to the growing confusion over gender, the Fatherhood Foundation in Australia has issued a report entitled: '21 Reasons why Gender Matters' with contributions from over 30 academics and researchers.
more - Marriage & FamilyOnline Social Networking - Keeping Children Safe
Internet safety first - an important message for parents and children.
more - VocationsPriestly Service in the Military
'Get on the ground you fat git,' my platoon commander - a man a little over half my age- shouted at me. Thank goodness my parishioners don't address me in the same manner I thought as I flung myself to the ground, yet again, in a meaningless act in the name of training. We were under enemy fire (blanks) in hostile territory (the Surrey Downs) and rapid responses were paramount.
more - VocationsSchools and Young People
Ever since the day when a three year old asked me, as a spotty teenager, whether I had measles, I’ve always been scared of children, and so one of my hopes for being a priest was that I’d never have to work with them again.
more - EducationCatholic schools make a distinctive contribution to community cohesion
Responding to the recent Runnymede Trust's report, 'Right to Divide?, the Catholic Education Service for England and Wales says that Catholic schools serve some of the most disadvantaged communities in the country.
more - EducationSex and Relationships
The Education Commission has approved the revised Sex and Relationships Education Guidance
more - EducationChaplains Resources
This is the first attempt to bring together useful resources and links for chaplains in the Westminster Diocese.
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