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In a special edition of  ‘ The Pope  Video ’,   an initiative of  the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, Pope Francis  invites  us  to pray for the sick and the suffering .  Speaking on 11 th March, the Pope offered  his thanks to all...Read more

Following on from the Prime Minister's message yesterday evening, churches in the Diocese of Westminster are to close with immediate effect and to remain closed until further notice.  In a message to clergy last night, the Cardinal said: 'All ...Read more

On 19th March 2020, the Solemnity of St Joseph, Bishop Marcus Stock, of the Diocese of Leeds, delivered a pastoral message during Mass, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic which has disrupted ordinary life for individuals and families in countries...Read more

By   We regret that due to the Corvid 19 pandemic and based on the advice being issued by Government, we have taken the decision to now formally cancel this gathering on the 30th May 2020.   At the present moment we are unable to say...Read more

A number of parishes around the diocese are livestreaming Masses. A list of these Masses are found below.Read more

The Bishops' Conference of England and Wales have updated their guidelines, and as part of the efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, public Mass is suspended. However, as Cardinal Vincent has said in his letter, during th...Read more

stage 2 of the coronavirus guidance.   Dear Father, Following my note to you last Friday, I thought it timely to write to you again. The appropriate response to the threat of Coronavirus at this time was clearly laid out for us by the officia...Read more

In February, Bishop Nicholas Hudson visited the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Day Centre, in Wapping. His pastoral visit was an opportunity for him to meet refugees, volunteers and staff and gain a greater understanding of the work of JRS UK. Af...Read more

Upon hearing of the death of Archbishop Peter Smith, Cardinal Vincent said: 'I learnt, with great sadness, of the death of Archbishop Peter Smith. I ask everyone to pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and the p...Read more

In these present and swiftly developing circumstances, there are some important perspectives to keep in view. The danger of the coronavirus lies in the fact that there is no immunity or vaccine present at this time. The virus in itself is not l...Read more

Across two days, 29 The Celebration of Election began with the Catechumens being presented to the Cardinal by Bishop Nicholas Hudson. The Catechumens and their Godparents were then invited to stand. The Godparents answered three questions from ...Read more

In light of articles which have appeared in a few publications, the following are key facts about Westminster Cathedral Choir and the Westminster Cathedral Choir School. 1. The change to the boarding schedule at Westminster Cathedral Choir Scho...Read more

On Sunday 16 The first gathering of Catholics in Kentish Town was led by Fr Hardinge Ivers, who made several attempts to establish a church in the local area in the 19th century. Eventually, after the Restoration of the Hierarchy, Cardinal Wisema...Read more

The Pope’s prayer intention for March, shared through the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, coincides with the 40th anniversary this month of the assassination of Saint Oscar Romero. It comes also as we suffer with the people of China, devastat...Read more