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I greet, first of all, His Eminence, Cardinal Nichols, all the bishops present, the Knights and Dames of the Holy Sepulchre, the Knights of Malta, and all the priests, brothers and sisters, gathered here for this beautiful celebration. I’m…Read more
Following consultation with the Council of Priests in accordance with Canon 515 ?2, and conscious of the views expressed by the priests of the local Deanery and the lay faithful of the above named parishes, I, Vincent Cardinal Nichols, Archbishop…Read more
Following the decision of MPs to vote in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at the Second Reading today (29 November), Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, said: 'We are disappointed that MPs have voted in…Read more
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, is visiting the UK this week to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem’s Lieutenancy in…Read more
On the feast of Christ the Servant King, Our Lady of the Holy Souls in Kensal New Town celebrated the service of Mary O’Donoghue. Mary has served the Parish in every conceivable way over the last 45 years – as sacristan, catechist, member of…Read more
The Department for Social Justice of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has released a new document on criminal justice encouraging Catholics to play an active role in caring for the needs of victims and supporting the…Read more
The Governing Body of Mater Ecclesiae College is pleased to announce that, with a decree dated 28th October 2024, the Holy See has confirmed the appointment of Rev. Dr. Paul McPartlan as the Rector of Mater Ecclesiae College for a period of five…Read more
As leaders of faith communities we wish to express our concern at the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill, which will be debated by MPs on 29th November. We are aware of how complex and weighty this topic is. There are many dimensions to the…Read more
Olympic gold medallist and the current fastest woman in the world, Julien Alfred, joined renowned author and educator Laura Henry-Allain, celebrated for her The event was made even more special with the attendance of the High Commissioner for…Read more
'I've seen Christmas trees made out of plastic water bottles. The cook will prepare a special meal and the shipping company may give an extra allowance for this. People of all faiths will come together to celebrate a feast day. Some who have time…Read more
God has given you a wonderful patron! John Ruskin described St Hugh as ‘the most beautiful sacerdotal figure known to me in history.’ You are right to celebrate him with full solemnity! He was not the last monk in England to be made a bishop.…Read more
Last year, the Providence Row kitchen served over 15,000 meals to 1,500 people affected by homelessness. The charity also provides services including Advice & Support, Crisis Management, and Employability & Training to help people affected by…Read more
We announce the sad news of the death of Fr James Mallon. Fr Jim died peacefully at Maryville Care Home, Brentford on Sunday 17 November 2024. Fr Jim had retired from parish ministry in 2018. Fr Jim was born on 8 May 1940 and ordained to the…Read more
The Catholic Bishops of England, Wales and Scotland have issued a statement on Assisted Suicide ahead of the Second Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. In it, the bishops explain exactly what ‘compassion’ means at the end…Read more
The evening of 14th November saw the third Diocese of Westminster ‘Love in Action’ Volunteering Awards, hosted by Caritas Westminster in Westminster Cathedral Hall. The event recognised volunteers from across the diocese for outstanding…Read more
This walking-stick was given by Cardinal Edward Manning (1808-92) to London dock-worker Daniel O’Sullivan in recognition of services rendered during the Great Dockers’ strike which began on 14th August 1889 in support of a claim for 6d an…Read more