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This school has known its fair share of grief. With the remains of the Grenfell Tower block dominating the skyline around its area, the community continues to feel the effect of the devastating fire in June 2017 which claimed the lives of 72…Read more
Westminster Youth Ministry pilgrims had a powerful start to the Jubilee weekend. They gathered in the Venerable English College with Bishop Nicholas Hudson on the morning of Saturday 2nd August to celebrate a Mass of the English Martyrs. Bishop…Read more
Today marks the final full day of our pilgrimage here in Lourdes, a week of prayer, healing, and hope coming to a end. This morning, pilgrims gathered for the Closing Mass, giving thanks for all they have experienced and received during these…Read more
This morning the Vatican announced that John Henry Newman is to be made the next 'Doctor of the Church'. Welcoming the news, Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: 'I am delighted and thrilled that Pope Leo has today announced that he will declare St…Read more
This morning, pilgrims gathered for Mass at the Grotto, joining with pilgrims from the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton to celebrate this special liturgy at the very place where Our Lady appeared to St Bernadette. Today’s Gospel told the story of…Read more
Today marks the halfway point of our pilgrimage, as pilgrims continue their journey of prayer and hope here in Lourdes. ‘At that time: When Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. He touched her hand,…Read more
This afternoon, pilgrims gathered at Cité Saint Pierre, Lourdes’ beautiful open-air ‘Cathedral in the Trees’, for Mass celebrated beneath the canopy of branches and sky. Here, x celebrated Mass. In his homily, he spoke of x Today, we also…Read more
By Deacon Roger Carr-Jones, Marriage and Family Life Cordinator At this precise moment, which form of rest do we most desire this summer: physical, social, emotional, spiritual, or creative? Do we find it easy to move away from ‘doing’ so…Read more
This morning, Westminster pilgrims joined thousands from around the world for the International Mass in the vast underground Basilica of St Pie X. The sense of unity was powerful, as voices from every continent rose together in prayer, a reminder…Read more
The first full day of our pilgrimage began with pilgrims walking and praying the Stations of the Cross, both the upper and lower routes. Each station offered a moment to reflect deeply on Christ’s Passion, carrying with them the personal…Read more
On 22nd July 2025, the Young Professionals Interfaith Network (YPIN) was launched as a collaboration between James Holland (Coordinator of Westminster Interfaith) and James Roberts. The Network exists to connect young people who have a…Read more
In this Jubilee Year, we are all called to be Pilgrims of Hope, rediscovering and reigniting the hope that anchors our lives and points us towards the glory that awaits us in Heaven. There are few places on Earth where this hope is more tangible…Read more
On 19th July, more than 80 catechists, mostly from parishes in West London and Spelthorne, gathered with Cardinal Vincent Nichols for the first Jubilee Day for Catechists to be held this year. The event was organised and led by the Agency for…Read more
By Deacon Roger Carr-Jones, Marriage and Family Life Coordinator The theme of the Fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, to be held this year on Sunday 27 July, is “Blessed are those who have not lost hope” (cf. Sir 14:2). Taken…Read more
Following the shelling by an Israeli tank of the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza with reports of two deaths, serious injuries, and extensive damage to church buildings, Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: 'I condemn this appalling strike on the Holy…Read more
Independant Catholic News) A beautiful Mass and celebration took place at Our Lady Help of Christians in Kentish Town, north London, on Friday evening, the Feast of St Benedict, for the Golden Jubilee of priestly ordination of Fr John Deehan.…Read more