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Fr Lawrence Lew OP
Thomas Aquinas: A Saint and Sardines
"You have written well of me, Thomas: what gift would you have?" The figure of the Lord addressed St Thomas Aquinas from the crucifix. This was one of very few mystical experiences in Thomas' life, though he was a man who made...Read more
28/01/2020
New Rector for the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
New Rector for the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
The Rt Rev Mgr Canon Philip Moger is to become the next Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham in Norfolk. He will take up his new responsibilities in September 2020. Mgr Moger's appointment follows the end of the five year ter...Read more
28/01/2020
St Ignatius College celebrates 125 years
St Ignatius College celebrates 125 years
On 24 Bishop John Sherrington presided at the Mass of Thanksgiving, which was attended by the whole school. The homily was delivered by Bishop Peter Doyle, Bishop of Northampton, a former pupil of St Ignatius College. St Ignatius College has pro...Read more
27/01/2020
Pope Francis visiting Auschwitz in July 2016 (Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk)
Bishops stand against anti-Semitism and appeal for reconciliation and peace
On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the Presidency of the Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE) and the President of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (CO...Read more
25/01/2020
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City churches to sign ecumenical partnership
Four churches in and around the City of London will consolidate over 15 years of working together by signing an Ecumenical Partnership on Thursday 23 The various church councils of Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Church, the Anglican St Giles' Cripp...Read more
20/01/2020
Westminster Cathedral Choir singing at Christmas Celebrations (Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk)
Strategic review of sacred music in the mission of Westminster Cathedral
The Diocese of Westminster is undertaking a strategic review of the role of sacred music in the mission of Westminster Cathedral. The musical tradition of Westminster Cathedral, in its excellence, constitutes a crucial and powerful part of the mis...Read more
20/01/2020
Br Ritche Podador ordained Deacon by Bishop John
Br Ritche Podador ordained Deacon by Bishop John
My dear brother, Ritche, Today we rejoice in your ordination to the diaconate both in the Order and as a step on your journey towards priesthood. It is a moment to pause and consider the promises you make as a deacon and the service to which yo...Read more
17/01/2020
Mgr Charles John Klyberg RIP
Mgr Charles John Klyberg RIP
With sadness we announce the death of Mgr Charles John Klyberg. He died peacefully on 16 Mgr Klyberg was born in July 1931 and ordained as an Anglican priest, then bishop, before his reception as a Catholic and ordination to the priesthood in D...Read more
17/01/2020
Image credit: Fr Lawrence Lew OP
St Anthony of Egypt: Father of Christian monasticism
Anthony is considered the founder and father of Christian monasticism. St Athanasius, patriarch of Alexandria, left many accounts and discourses attributed to him in the He offers an example to us of taking care of family and taking care of the p...Read more
17/01/2020
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Bishop John reviews 'A Hidden Life', the story of Franz Jägerstätter
  Last week I was invited to a private viewing of Not only in prayer but also by a dream is this conviction intensified. He dreams of a train hurtling along railway tracks and is convinced that this train is racing towards hell. People must...Read more
16/01/2020
Mgr Anthony George Stark RIP
Mgr Anthony George Stark RIP
With sadness we announce the death of Mgr Anthony George Stark, Prot.Ap KCHS. He had been living at Nazareth House, Finchley and died peacefully at The Whittington Hospital on 8 Mgr Anthony George Stark was born in April 1932 and ordained to th...Read more
16/01/2020
Decree concerning the Parish of Hemel West
        BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND FAVOUR OF THE APOSTOLIC SEE   DECREE Concerning the Parish of Hemel West   with the Churches of   St Mary & St Joseph   and   St Mark   Having heard Father Brian McMahon, the Parish Pries...Read more
13/01/2020
Decree concerning the Parish of Hemel East
        BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND FAVOUR OF THE APOSTOLIC SEE   DECREE   Concerning the Parish of Hemel East   with the Churches of   Our Lady, Queen of All Creation  and The Church of the Resurrection   Having heard Fathe...Read more
13/01/2020
Education Secretary and Ofsted Chief Inspector visit St Agnes' School
Education Secretary and Ofsted Chief Inspector visit St Agnes' School
On 9th January, St Agnes' Catholic Primary School in Cricklewood welcomed the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson and Ofsted Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman to the school. The two distinguished guests congratulated Headteacher Su...Read more
09/01/2020
Hackney Deputy Mayor praises Our Lady's Christmas hampers
Hackney Deputy Mayor praises Our Lady's Christmas hampers
Students at Our Lady's Catholic High School in Hackney contributed their creative and material resources throughout December to help provide 152 food hampers for people in need during the Christmas season. The initiative received praise from the...Read more
08/01/2020
Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament
Youth 2000 celebrates the New Year with Bishop John
Over New Year's, Youth 2000 held their annual conference to see in 2020, around the theme of 'Behold, I am making all things New' (Revelation 21:5). Taking place for the first time at our diocesan parish of Mary Immaculate and St Gregory's i...Read more
08/01/2020
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