News Archive
On 22nd August, Cardinal Vincent Nichols spoke to William Crawley on BBC Radio 4's Sunday Programme about the current crisis in Afghanistan and our moral duties to those trying to leave Afghanistan. 'The moral obligations, especially as expressed...Read more
On 16th July, Caritas St Joseph's celebrated its annual end-of-year achievement day. 152 students were presented with medals of achievement, in recognition of their hard work this academic year. The achievement day was structured slightly...Read more
Following the death of Fr Olivier Maire of the Montfort missionaries, Cardinal Vincent has written to the superior general of the Montfort Missionaries offering prayers and condolences. In his message he writes: I have learned this morning of the...Read more
On 28th July, Cardinal Vincent celebrated the Lourdes Pilgrimage Mass at Westminster Cathedral. Usually, this week would see the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, but due to the global pandemic it was not able to go ahead. Instead, many people came...Read more
On 24 In his homily, Bishop Nicholas spoke about the theme of 'service': 'It is a deeper commitment to service that you make today. Service is what you will be all about. So much so that Pope Francis calls Deacons Custodians of Service; and...Read more
The Diocese of Westminster has committed to do its utmost to become carbon neutral by 2030 in its parishes and curial buildings. It has also expressed its commitment to working with schools to encourage them to follow the same path. As Pope...Read more
Following Pope Francis' In response to priests who have requested faculties, he says: 'My intention is to grant faculties for these requests, as long as it is clear that the conditions of the He concludes by asking 'every priest who celebrates...Read more
On 19 We are mindful of the certain fact that the Covid-19 virus is still circulating in society. Vaccinesprovide genuine protection against the worst effects of the virus, yet we recognise the legitimatefear on the part of some who otherwise...Read more
A student from Bishop Douglass Catholic School, in East Finchley, has won the title of International Maths Olympiad Elitist. Anna Davletshina, in Year 9, received the accolade thanks to her hard work, resilience and diligent effort participating...Read more
We express our sorrow and dismay at the death of Fr Alan Griffin. We extend our condolences to his family and friends. This has been a great shock to us all. We are grateful to the work of the Coroner in bringing to light the complex…Read more
The Book of Ecclesiastes tells us: 'To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven'. This idea of the seasons seems to fit very well, when we come to speak of our life-enhancing relationship with grandparents...Read more
St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls has been awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark (WCSQM). St Anne's is the first school in the London Borough of Enfield to have gained this prestigious accreditation. The World Class Schools...Read more
A few weeks ago I received an unexpected email from Bishop Paul McAleenan, Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Westminster, who wrote: 'We have received the relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis from Assisi and they are destined for your parish.' I...Read more
In a homily preached at the thanksgiving Mass for the gift of St John Henry Newman, at the annual Day for Clergy, Cardinal Vincent thanked clergy of the diocese for their 'ministry especially in the difficult and demanding times in which we are...Read more
St Gregory's Catholic Science College, in Kenton, has been recognised for its environmental action, achieving the Eco Schools Green Flag Award for the fifth consecutive time. A team of environmentally-conscious pupils at the school have been...Read more
Sea Sunday, which this year falls on 11th July, is the Church's annual day of prayer for all those who live and work at sea and their families. It is marked on the second Sunday of July. Sea Sunday is a special time for Stella Maris (formerly...Read more