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On Saturday 5
Bishop Nicholas spoke about the true meaning of service in his homily.
'Eucharist means thanksgiving. So part of what we're about in the Mass is giving thanks to God for the great privilege of serving the Mass. Your Holy Pa...Read more
The annual International Mass with members of Ethnic Chaplaincies from the three dioceses in London was celebrated by Cardinal Vincent in Westminster Cathedral on Sunday 29
Just ahead of the start of the Extraordinary Month of Mission in Octobe...Read more
In a homily delivered on the third day of the Plenary Assembly of the Council of Bishops' Conferences of Europe (CCEE) in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, Cardinal Vincent said that 'in these days as we seek to identify and appreciate all the signs ...Read more
On 2nd October, hundreds of pupils from schools in the Diocese journeyed to Westminster Cathedral for Mass. Coordinated by the child's branch of
The children of the schools were encouraged to participate; playing instruments and singing, read...Read more
Members of the judiciary and the legal profession gathered in Westminster Cathedral on the morning of Tuesday 1
At this year's Red Mass, the principal celebrant was Bishop Nicholas Hudson. Bishop Nicholas focused his homily on the theme of me...Read more
Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales and Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, has commented on the High Court ruling on 3 Â
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'I welcome today's ruling which has taken a...Read more
The feast of Our Lady of Willesden, celebrated on the 3rd of October, centres on the historical shrine to Mary which is based in Willesden. Revered by both Catholics and Anglicans, it continues to be a site of veneration, particularly of the 'Blac...Read more
It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of Fr Barry Ffrench on 1
Fr Barry was born in October 1936 and ordained to the priesthood, as an Oblate of St Charles, on 24
Sympathy is extended to Fr Barry's family, friends and form...Read more
By Fr David Stewart SJ
October's Prayer Intention of the Holy Father, given to the faithful through his own prayer group, the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, coincides with the church's Extraordinary Mission Month. On his heart this mont...Read more
When a couple feel that they must get divorced or separate they may turn to those who care for them most. Sadly, experience shows instead that family and friends become divided, or often unable to process the situation leaving those at the heart o...Read more
In partnership with the Bible Society, the Bishops Conference of England and Wales invites us to make the Bible a real part of our lives as Catholics. The 'God who Speaks' revolution begins on Monday 30th September and formally runs for the ne...Read more
This year, the 4
The pilgrimage took place on a bright and warm day, made even more so by the fellowship shared by the pilgrims at one of the holiest sites in England. After an early coach ride, the pilgrims spent the late morning exploring the...Read more
Cardinal Vincent has welcomed the news that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will be present at the canonisation ceremony of Cardinal John Henry Newman on the 13
Following the announcement from Clarence House, Cardinal Vincent said:
'We ...Read more
On Wednesday 11
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We are very grateful to Sister Maria Yaneth Moreno, Superior General of the Salvatorian Sisters who presented us with a relic of Blessed Mary of the Apostles which, along with a relic of St Teresa of Calcutta has a special...Read more
Last year I joined Fr Cristiano Braz at Our Lady and St Joseph's Parish in Hanwell for an extended pastoral placement. The parish is located on the Uxbridge Road between Ealing Broadway and Southall. The original church was built in 1853 by Iris...Read more
The Theological and Philosophical faculties, to be known as
Prior to this move, the Institute was based at Heythrop College which, on 31
In July of this year, the Holy See, by a Decree of the Congregation for Catholic Education, transferred ...Read more