News Archive
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I have been very involved with the Barnet Multi Faith Forum for over 15 years, helping to promote interfaith cooperation among the faith communities of Barnet. We are the link with the Borough of Barnet on faith matters. I played a particular...Read more
Cardinal Pole Catholic School has been shortlisted in the Secondary School of the Year category for the prestigious TES Schools Awards 2023. Cardinal Pole is built on strong foundations of discipline, moral purpose, and Catholic values. It offers...Read more
In 1964, Pope Paul VI, launched Vocations Sunday, which since then we celebrate on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, this year it is observed on Sunday 30Read more
Adding his voice to those of other faith leaders, Cardinal Vincent is encouraging Catholics to take part in volunteering activities on Coronation Bank Holiday Monday, 8 The Big Help Out is one of the official projects of the forthcoming...Read more
The coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6 We are now invited to pray, from Wednesday 3 As we look towards the Coronation Day, which will be marked with joy and celebration across our nations and the Commonwealth, let us...Read more
Tuesday 9 This annual Day of Prayer was initiated by Pope Francis. In this country it now takes place in this season of hope and new life. The Isaiah Journey, a working group of the Bishops' Conference that has grown out of the need for a...Read more
Pope Francis has appointed His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury BuendÃa as Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain. Commenting on the news, Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: 'I welcome the appointment of Archbishop Miguel Maury BuendÃa as Papal Nuncio...Read more
We announce the sad news of the death on Holy Thursday, 6 Fr Peter was born in Blackburn, Lancashire on 4 Information about funeral arrangements, and an obituary, will be circulated in due course. We pray for the repose of Fr Peter's soul: Lord...Read more
Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for Eastern Churches, has written to all the Bishops of the church, encouraging a generous response to the Good Friday collection. This collection ' The funds, traditionally collected on...Read more