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This morning, pilgrims gathered for Mass at the Grotto, joining with pilgrims from the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton to celebrate this special liturgy at the very place where Our Lady appeared to St Bernadette. Today’s Gospel told the story of…Read more
Today marks the halfway point of our pilgrimage, as pilgrims continue their journey of prayer and hope here in Lourdes. ‘At that time: When Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. He touched her hand,…Read more
This afternoon, pilgrims gathered at Cité Saint Pierre, Lourdes’ beautiful open-air ‘Cathedral in the Trees’, for Mass celebrated beneath the canopy of branches and sky. Here, x celebrated Mass. In his homily, he spoke of x Today, we also…Read more
By Deacon Roger Carr-Jones, Marriage and Family Life Cordinator At this precise moment, which form of rest do we most desire this summer: physical, social, emotional, spiritual, or creative? Do we find it easy to move away from ‘doing’ so…Read more
This morning, Westminster pilgrims joined thousands from around the world for the International Mass in the vast underground Basilica of St Pie X. The sense of unity was powerful, as voices from every continent rose together in prayer, a reminder…Read more
The first full day of our pilgrimage began with pilgrims walking and praying the Stations of the Cross, both the upper and lower routes. Each station offered a moment to reflect deeply on Christ’s Passion, carrying with them the personal…Read more
On 22nd July 2025, the Young Professionals Interfaith Network (YPIN) was launched as a collaboration between James Holland (Coordinator of Westminster Interfaith) and James Roberts. The Network exists to connect young people who have a…Read more
In this Jubilee Year, we are all called to be Pilgrims of Hope, rediscovering and reigniting the hope that anchors our lives and points us towards the glory that awaits us in Heaven. There are few places on Earth where this hope is more tangible…Read more
On 19th July, more than 80 catechists, mostly from parishes in West London and Spelthorne, gathered with Cardinal Vincent Nichols for the first Jubilee Day for Catechists to be held this year. The event was organised and led by the Agency for…Read more
By Deacon Roger Carr-Jones, Marriage and Family Life Coordinator The theme of the Fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, to be held this year on Sunday 27 July, is “Blessed are those who have not lost hope” (cf. Sir 14:2). Taken…Read more
Following the shelling by an Israeli tank of the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza with reports of two deaths, serious injuries, and extensive damage to church buildings, Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: 'I condemn this appalling strike on the Holy…Read more
Independant Catholic News) A beautiful Mass and celebration took place at Our Lady Help of Christians in Kentish Town, north London, on Friday evening, the Feast of St Benedict, for the Golden Jubilee of priestly ordination of Fr John Deehan.…Read more
Donate now Monday 30th June marked the 10th anniversary of Caritas Bakhita House, the Diocese of Westminster’s safe house for survivors of trafficking and exploitation. Started as a partnership between the Church and the local authorities, Caritas…Read more
Caritas Westminster was pleased to partner with Stir to Action to host experts and senior leaders from across the faith, charity, academic, civil and property sectors at ‘They shall build up the ancient ruins,’ an exciting conference aimed at…Read more
Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Chair of the International Affairs Department of the Bishops’ Conference and Moderator of the Holy Land Coordination, has condemned the alarming escalation in settler violence taking place in the West Bank town of…Read more
What does it mean to be a parish today? It’s more than a building or a Sunday routine; it’s a place where faith is lived in community with others. As the Church teaches in Sacrosanctum Concilium, local parishes are ‘the visible Church…Read more