News Archive
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
Donate now Monday 30th June marked the 10th anniversary of Caritas Bakhita House, the Diocese of Westminster’s safe house for survivors of trafficking and exploitation. Started as a partnership between the Church and the local authorities, Caritas…Read more
Caritas Westminster was pleased to partner with Stir to Action to host experts and senior leaders from across the faith, charity, academic, civil and property sectors at ‘They shall build up the ancient ruins,’ an exciting conference aimed at…Read more
Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Chair of the International Affairs Department of the Bishops’ Conference and Moderator of the Holy Land Coordination, has condemned the alarming escalation in settler violence taking place in the West Bank town of…Read more
What does it mean to be a parish today? It’s more than a building or a Sunday routine; it’s a place where faith is lived in community with others. As the Church teaches in Sacrosanctum Concilium, local parishes are ‘the visible Church…Read more
On Thursday 3 July, retiring teachers nominated by their schools were invited to Westminster Cathedral for a special Mass, followed by a ‘Celebration of Service’ reception. Cardinal Nichols, who celebrated the Mass, expressed his gratitude to…Read more
Caritas Westminster is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 ‘Love in Action’ Volunteering Awards, recognising outstanding volunteers from across the Diocese of Westminster. Returning for the fourth time since their…Read more
It is with sad news we announce the death of Fr Michael Stewart, earlier this morning (1 July 2025). He died peacefully at St Anne’s Care Home in Stoke Newington where he had recently taken up residence. Fr Michael was born in Newport, south…Read more
In 2022, Sacred Heart Church in Teddington was severely damaged by Storm Eunice. The gale-force winds struck an already fragile roof, putting the building at serious risk of collapse and forcing its immediate evacuation. Over the next three…Read more
We welcome the recent de-escalation of conflict between Israel, US and Iran, and we pray for the preservation of a stable and lasting ceasefire in the region, to allow for the building of peace, justice and the upholding of human dignity. In this…Read more
On Tuesday 24 June, Westminster Cathedral welcomed pupils from 130 schools across the Diocese of Westminster for a Jubilee Festival of Hope, presided over by Cardinal Vincent Nichols. The festival began with students exploring a range of stalls…Read more
In June, the Vatican accounced that Blessed Carlo Acutis' canonisation will be held on 7 September, alongside Blessed Pier Giogio Frassati. This follows the initial postponement on the announcement of Pope Francis' death. The canonisation of these…Read more