News Archive

Bishop Paul McAleenan, the Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Bishops' Conference, has commented on the UK government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda: 'The proposal to send some of those seeking asylum to Rwanda is at...Read more

On Monday of Holy Week, 11 The service reflected a breadth of different Christian traditions and ways of prayer, beginning with the chanting of the Sixth Hour Office of the Ukrainian Church by the Cathedral Clergy led by Bishop Kenneth. He said...Read more

Easter is one of the most important seasons in our liturgical calendar. Jesus died to save us on the 'bed of love' that was the Cross. This sacrifice defines our faith and we understand how to live and how to love, fully and without barriers and...Read more

John Bateson (pictured) is the new volunteer art therapist at Caritas Westminster's Bakhita House. Here he talks about the brightness and resilience he sees in the guests, all survivors of trafficking and slavery, and the inspiration behind his...Read more

On Friday 25 March, the Feast of The Annunciation of the Lord, Pope Francis will consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Cardinal Vincent explains exactly what Acts of Consecration are and why, as Catholics, we have such a...Read more

We announce the sad news of the death, on Sunday 20 Fr Kevin was born on 8 Condolences are extended to Fr Kevin's family, friends and colleagues and to his former parishioners in parishes where he served as a priest as a Marist and in the Diocese…Read more

At St Peter's Basilica in Rome on Friday 25 On 25 In unity with the Holy Father, Cardinal Vincent will celebrate Mass in Westminster Cathedral at 5.30pm. The Act of Consecration will take place during Mass. All are most welcome to attend.Read more

Presidents of Churches Together in England (CTE) have appealed for 'the immediate cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of invading forces and the observance of the Geneva Conventions.' They have also called upon 'churches everywhere to...Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols ordained the former Church of England Bishop of Ebbsfleet, Jonathan Goodall to the Catholic priesthood on Saturday 12 Concelebrating were Archbishops George Stack, Leo Cushley and Kevin McDonald, along with Bishops Marcus...Read more

I volunteer at the Hitchin Pantry one afternoon a week, and undertake a number of tasks. As directed by our leader I help to stack the shelves with goods before the first customers arrive and I sometimes escort new customers as they shop...Read more

Through the Rise Up program, I have built lasting friendships in Christ who continue to inspire me, especially on days that I lose sight of the reason why I am doing this mission. This program has supported me in becoming a courageous youth...Read more

In a letter sent on behalf of, and signed, by London Church Leaders, Cardinal Nichols has written to the government to urge 'sponsorship criteria be expanded to include all Ukrainian refugees on humanitarian grounds, allowing them to enter the UK...Read more

'This Church is your home.' This was the message from Bishop Konstant welcoming the Deaf Community to Westminster Cathedral back in the 1980's, a message that has stayed with members of the Deaf Community right up to this day. Some of you will...Read more

The Rite of Election and call to continuing conversion of candidates which took place at Westminster Cathedral on the 5th and 6th March 2022, saw 149 candidates and 148 catechumens welcomed by Cardinal Vincent and Bishops John Sherrington,...Read more