News Archive
In 2019 an opportunity arose to renew the pipe Organ at Our lady of Victories Kensington, the former Pro Cathedral of the diocese. Though elegant it was clear that the organ was underperforming and in need of serious repair. After a short appeal...Read more
It was with sadness that we learnt of the death yesterday of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We would wish, as a Diocese, to offer sincere condolences to his family and to the whole Anglican Communion. We join with them in prayer for the repose of his...Read more
Christmas Eve was a double celebration for the Parish of St Paul, Wood Green, as parishioners gave thanks for 50 years in their current church. The first Mass celebrated in the new church was Midnight Mass Christmas Eve 1970, and followed by the...Read more
We announce the sad news of the death on 20 Condolences are extended to Fr Des's family, friends, colleagues and parishioners of the parishes where he served since his ordination on 21 Information about funeral arrangements will be circulated, as...Read more
The great benefit of making a journey is that it can provide a much-needed space for reflection and thought. Although we can prepare for a journey, get the right tickets, guide books and read the literature, it is only in setting off that the...Read more
Today Cardinal Vincent has issued a message encouraging the take up of the Covid vaccine booster. In his message, he writes: 'The call "Get vaccinated! Get boosted!" is more and more pressing. The need is more urgent, especially in London. 'I add...Read more
On Saturday, 30 Although there were few present due to the ongoing, Covid-19 pandemic, Bishop Paul praised the Secretaries, acknowledging 'their role in the universal mission of the Church'. He reminded them that the work of promoting the...Read more
With all that has happened over the last twelve months it is quite easy to overlook that we have been celebrating the Year of St Joseph. Pope Francis declared this year in his Apostolic Letter Patris Corde in which he writes "Each of us can...Read more
We announce the sad news of the death on 6 Condolences are extended to Fr Dominic's family, friends, colleagues and parishioners of St Theodore of Canterbury, Hampton-on-Thames where he had been Parish Priest since January 2019, and to former...Read more
In this striking image of the meeting of Blind Bartimaeus with Jesus, the Bulgarian artist Julia Stankova provides a sense of expectation and empathy between the two. The able-sighted crowd are the distracted ones. Jesus is the one who listens,...Read more
Caritas Westminster, has launched 'Safe In Faith', a new project designed to provide survivors of domestic abuse, who are part of a faith community, with safe, faith-based support and counselling that is tailored to their needs. Between 2018-19,...Read more
'Everyone knew refugees were crossing the Channel in unseaworthy craft. It happened yesterday and the day before and in increasing numbers in recent weeks. It will happen again tomorrow and will continue unless determined concerted action is...Read more
Following the tragic death of 27 migrants who drowned near Calais as they attempted to cross the Channel on Wednesday 24 'The terrible loss of so many lives in the Channel is a tragic summons to action. This event illustrates graphically both the...Read more
On Tuesday 23rd November, Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrated the Funeral Mass of Sir David Amess MP, who was tragically killed at a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, in October. Joining the Amess family to remember Sir David were his...Read more
During the pandemic, public worship was suspended for a time and there have been restrictions on parish life. As a result, people have been exploring other ways to practice their faith, including Spiritual Communion via live streaming. As people...Read more
The annual Remembrance Sunday Requiem Mass for the Fallen was celebrated on 14 Men and women from various branches of the Forces, including the King's Troop Horse Artillery, the Royal Air Force and Royal Marines, attended the Mass in uniform, to...Read more