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Borehamwood Foodbank is one of many social action projects in the Diocese of Westminster to receive financial support from Caritas Westminster during the COVID-19 pandemic. Located at St Teresa’s Church, Borehamwood , the food…Read more
Ahead of this year's Day for Life, Pope Francis has given his Apostolic Blessing to it. This year's theme is 'Choose Life', which will focus on the dignity and worth of the unborn child and expectant mothers.
The Holy Father sent the following me...Read more
During this period of lockdown MFL Westminster have invited different groups to share their insights to help support and nourish marriage and family life.
https://smartloving.org/uk/
Across the world, couples are rediscovering the joy – and th...Read more
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
As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis' landmark encyclical,
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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