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Lord Mayor of Westminster receives Papal Knighthood
Lord Mayor of Westminster receives Papal Knighthood
Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, conferred the honour of Knight of the Pontifical Order of Saint Gregory the Great on the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Cllr Robert Rigby, in Westminster Cathedral on Thursday, 20 March. Cllr…Read more
22/03/2025
Bishop John Sherrington Celebrates Installation Mass for New Rector of Mater Ecclesiae College
Bishop John Sherrington Celebrates Installation Mass for New Rector of Mater Ecclesiae College
On Thursday, 13 March, Bishop John Sherrington celebrated the Installation Mass for Mgr. Paul McPartlan as the new Rector of Mater Ecclesiae College at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership following…Read more
17/03/2025
Canon Bernard Ronald Scholes RIP
Canon Bernard Ronald Scholes RIP
It is with sad news we announce of the death yesterday evening, the Second Sunday of Lent, of Canon Bernard Ronald Scholes who died peacefully at St Anne’s Care Home in Stoke Newington where he had received excellent care, then palliative care…Read more
17/03/2025
Cardinal Nichols welcomes over 500 for the Rite of Election
Cardinal Nichols welcomes over 500 for the Rite of Election
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has welcomed the largest number of candidates and catechumens to the Diocese of Westminster’s Rite of Election since 2018. On Saturday 8 March, Westminster Cathedral was filled with well over 1200 people gathered to…Read more
08/03/2025
Gaza’s Catholic Community Finds Comfort in Pope Francis’ Outreach
Gaza’s Catholic Community Finds Comfort in Pope Francis’ Outreach
Cardinal Vincent Nichols received a message today from Fr Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of Gaza’s only Catholic parish. In his note, conveyed via Canon Mark Madden of the Holy Land Coordination Group, Fr Gabriel detailed a telephone call…Read more
27/02/2025
Cardinal Nichols pays tribute to Pope Francis
Cardinal Nichols pays tribute to Pope Francis
Upon hearing of the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and Archbishop of Westminster, said: 'The death of Pope Francis brings great sadness to so many around the…Read more
22/02/2025
Cardinal assures Pope Francis of ‘fervent and heartfelt’ prayers of the Catholic community
Cardinal assures Pope Francis of ‘fervent and heartfelt’ prayers of the Catholic community
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference, has written to Pope Francis to assure the Holy Father of the prayerful support of Catholics in England and Wales. The Holy Father remains in Gemelli Hospital in Rome, contending…Read more
20/02/2025
Archbishop of York sends prayers for Pope Francis' recovery
Archbishop of York sends prayers for Pope Francis' recovery
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has written to Cardinal Vincent Nichols, expressing his prayers, along with those of many faithful Anglicans, for the health of Pope Francis during his period of hospitalisation. In his letter, Archbishop Cottrell…Read more
18/02/2025
Address root causes of forced migration, says Bishop McAleenan about proposed legislation
Address root causes of forced migration, says Bishop McAleenan about proposed legislation
Following the second reading of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill on Tuesday, 11 February, Bishop Paul McAleenan urged the government to address the root causes that force many to make dangerous journeys in search of safety.…Read more
18/02/2025
Synodal ‘next steps’ – an interview with Bishop Nicholas Hudson
Synodal ‘next steps’ – an interview with Bishop Nicholas Hudson
The School for Synodality, a project based in the Diocese of Northampton, recently held an online event called One of the key components of the two-and-a-half hour event was an interview conducted by the project’s Co-Director, Avril Baigent,…Read more
12/02/2025
Cardinal Welcomes Historic Muslim-Jewish Accords
Cardinal Welcomes Historic Muslim-Jewish Accords
Cardinal Vincent Nicholas has welcomed a landmark agreement, The Drumlanrig Accords, signed by senior Muslim and Jewish denominational leaders in the UK. This agreement marks a significant step forward in interfaith relations, establishing a…Read more
11/02/2025
Hope, the renewable energy of married love
Hope, the renewable energy of married love
By Deacon Roger Carr-Jones, Marriage and Family Life Cordinator, Diocese of Westminster Marriage Week provides a moment for couples to reflect upon, pray about and celebrate the quiet witness of married love. God is the author of marriage, which…Read more
10/02/2025
Cardinal welcomes announcement that The King and Queen will make a State Visit to the Holy See
Cardinal welcomes announcement that The King and Queen will make a State Visit to the Holy See
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has warmly welcomed the announcement that Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla will undertake State Visits to the Holy See and Italy in early April 2025. 'I am delighted King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit…Read more
07/02/2025
Cardinal Nichols criticises 'deeply irresponsible' assisted suicide bill
Cardinal Nichols criticises 'deeply irresponsible' assisted suicide bill
Cardinal Nichols has called the way in which the assisted suicide bill is being handled 'deeply irresponsible' and a 'shambles'. Speaking to Christian Fellowship, a group at News UK, the Cardinal expressed serious concern that MPs had only spent…Read more
05/02/2025
Bishop John Sherrington Attends Commemoration for Holocaust Memorial Day
Bishop John Sherrington Attends Commemoration for Holocaust Memorial Day
Monday 27th January 2025 marked 80 years since the liberation of Nazi concentration and death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. Bishop John Sherrington, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, and James Holland, Coordinator of Westminster Interfaith, were among…Read more
29/01/2025
Radio Maria Broadcasts Live Rosary from Nazareth Care Home
Radio Maria Broadcasts Live Rosary from Nazareth Care Home
Residents of Nazareth House Care Home in Hammersmith led thousands of listeners up and down the country in faith-filled and joyful prayer on 12 December 2025, as Radio Maria England broadcast a live Rosary from their home. Joined by Radio…Read more
27/01/2025
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