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Bakhita House
Life in lockdown at Bakhita House
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bakhita House has remained open and fully staffed around the clock , although the house has been unable to accept new referrals . One Bakhita House guest has shared her account of what daily life has been like…Read more
21/05/2020
Cardinal's message on the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si'
Cardinal's message on the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si'
As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis' landmark encyclical, Scroll further down for the BSL version

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21/05/2020
Cardinal: Pray fervently for the coming of the Holy Spirit
Cardinal: Pray fervently for the coming of the Holy Spirit
On the Solemnity of the Ascension, Cardinal Vincent recorded this message, reflecting on these days leading up to Pentecost and encouraging everyone to spend time in fervent, focused prayer on the Vigil of Pentecost, Saturday 30 My brothers and...Read more
21/05/2020
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Catholic Church issues Guidelines for Catholics on Organ Donation
On 20 The Catholic Church has consistently encouraged its followers to consider organ donation. The act of donating organs before or after death has been considered a gift and an intrinsic good. However, a system of presumed consent risks takin...Read more
20/05/2020
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Parishes open homeless refreshment station with Caritas Westminster support
Caritas Westminster  has assisted   a group of  parishes   with the launch of   a  new  refreshment station   for the homeless  in  central London , located  in front of the Fourth Plinth  in Trafalgar Square .   Since  the…Read more
20/05/2020
Cardinal recalls 'endless patience' and 'kindness' of Bishop Vincent Malone
Cardinal recalls 'endless patience' and 'kindness' of Bishop Vincent Malone
Upon hearing of the death of the Rt Rev Vincent Malone, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Liverpool and Titular Bishop of Abora, on Monday 18th May, Cardinal Vincent Nichols remembered with the 'endless patience,' 'unfailing courtesy' and kindness of B...Read more
18/05/2020
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Bishop Paul Mason shares message for Mental Health Awareness Week
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 18th to 24th May 2020. The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is Kindness.   Bishop Paul Mason, Lead Bishop for Healthcare and Mental Heal...Read more
18/05/2020
Fr Ben is anointed at his ordination (Photo: Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk)
'Smile and go where you are sent'
The journey to Catholicism led me, unexpectedly, to become an Anglican monk at Alton Abbey in Hampshire. It was there that I began to read, and to realise that my feelings had a rational foundation too. After 20 months, I left and went to see the ...Read more
15/05/2020
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Drinking from the wine of Cana in lockdown
Written by Deacon Roger Carr-Jones Marriage & Family Life Coordinator Over the last few weeks, it has been a real joy to hear different voices sharing their insights into the ways in which we can affirm and support couples and families durin...Read more
14/05/2020
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Cardinal on re-opening churches safely for private prayer
Is it right that you can go to a garden centre or to the council tip, but not to church? Faith leaders are meeting ministers on Friday to try and change this. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bi...Read more
14/05/2020
Commit, Connect, Communicate From this Day Forward
Commit, Connect, Communicate From this Day Forward
In this time of crisis MFL Westminster have been inviting various groups to share their resources to help support and sustain marriage and family life. www.marriage-week.org.uk www.careforthefamily.org.uk   There has been much coverage during...Read more
13/05/2020
Bishop Paul: COVID-19 having disproportionate impact on ethnic minorities
Bishop Paul: COVID-19 having disproportionate impact on ethnic minorities
Following the announcement of Public Health England’s inquiry into the disproportionate effects of the pandemic on BAME communities, Bishop Paul McAleenan said:   'While people from all backgrounds are suffering, the experiences of Catholic c...Read more
12/05/2020
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Bishops respond to government's lockdown easing plans
Following the government's release of the document  ‘Our plan to rebuild: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy’ on 11 'The timing and the manner of the opening of churches touches profound sensitivities and spiritual needs. The ...Read more
12/05/2020
Refreshing marriage from the deep wells of scripture
Refreshing marriage from the deep wells of scripture
In this time of crisis MFL Westminster have been inviting various groups to share their resources to help support and sustain marriage and family life.   Our small group   Archbishop Bernard’s words above were for this year (Year A...Read more
11/05/2020
Staff at a care home in North Wales, wearing PPE made at St Benedict's School, Ealing
Schools make PPE for NHS staff and carers
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Westminster have been responding to the coronavirus pandemic by producing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for NHS staff  and  key  workers. At  the   John Henry Newman School in Stevenage,  a team…Read more
07/05/2020
Christian leaders: 'We need to keep on praying'
Christian leaders: 'We need to keep on praying'
'We pray out of love to a God who is love', explains Archbishop Justin Welby. Pastor Agu Irukwu encourages us: 'we have a Father who hears our prayers and who answers our prayers. So please, keep on praying. Be encouraged that our prayers are not ...Read more
06/05/2020
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