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Create a sense of belonging for young people to counteract gang culture, says Cardinal
Create a sense of belonging for young people to counteract gang culture, says Cardinal
Cardinal Vincent  joined other church leaders at the Standing Together rally in Trafalgar on Saturday 6 Reflecting afterwards, Cardinal Vincent spoke about the need to provide young people with alternatives to gangs: 'The only way of counte...Read more
06/04/2019
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Bishop expresses disappointment at Royal College of Physicians' 'neutral' position on assisted dying
On 21 Speaking on behalf of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, Bishop John Sherrington, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, reacted to this decision: 'We are disappointed at the Royal College of Physicians dropping their opposition to assist...Read more
02/04/2019
Trafalgar Square (Photo: Mazur/Catholicnews.org.uk)
Standing Together to stop knife crime
Church leaders will stand alongside young people, families and communities affected by the scourge of violent crime at the Standing Together, an ecumenical public rally against knife crime and youth violence on Saturday 6   Church leaders beli...Read more
02/04/2019
Pope Francis with young people at the Youth Synod (Photo: Mazur/Catholicnews.org.uk)
Christ is Alive: Post-Synodal Exhortation to Young People
Pope Francis released his Post-Synodal Exhortation   Cardinal Vincent led the delegation from England and Wales, which included Bishop of Hallam Ralph Heskett and Bishop of Plymouth Mark O'Toole.   Welcoming the publication of   'What a joy...Read more
02/04/2019
Pope's Prayer Intention: April 2019
Pope's Prayer Intention: April 2019
Among the many intentions and desires we will bring to our prayer and liturgies in April, the Holy Father invites us to consider also what is in his heart, and in his prayers, this month. This year it's the month that brings us Palm Sunday, Holy...Read more
01/04/2019
Met Police Women Leaders inspire students at Our Lady's, Hackney
Met Police Women Leaders inspire students at Our Lady's, Hackney
On International Women's Day, Friday 8th March, Our Lady's High School, Hackney welcomed members of the Metropolitan Police Service in the centenary year of women first joining the Met as police officers. The school welcomed female officers in ...Read more
29/03/2019
Young Scientists at St Benedict's
Young Scientists at St Benedict's
St Benedict's science labs buzzed with scientific discovery as all pupils in Year 8 presented their projects to over 150 younger children from local junior schools. Pupils had been working on their projects in biology, chemistry and physics l...Read more
29/03/2019
St Gregory's Pupils Lead Park Clean Up
St Gregory's Pupils Lead Park Clean Up
In support of Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean, Eco Warriors from St Gregory's Catholic Science College in Kenton invited other local schools, businesses and residents to join them in a community litter pick in Woodcock Park on 2...Read more
29/03/2019
Conversation on faith and the future
Conversation on faith and the future
Cardinal Vincent visited the Convent of Jesus and Mary (CJM) in Brent on 28 The interactive talk touched on how and why it is important to continue developing a good understanding of their faith and the value this offers young practising Cathol...Read more
29/03/2019
St Benedict's Champions Women Composers on International Women's Day
St Benedict's Champions Women Composers on International Women's Day
St Benedict's School, Ealing marked International Women's Day with a recital of music entirely by women performed by some of St Benedict's singers and inspired by their singing teacher and international soprano Gabriella Di Laccio. Gabriella ch...Read more
29/03/2019
Dedication of Lourdes Ward at St Joseph's Hospice
Dedication of Lourdes Ward at St Joseph's Hospice
'May the living waters of Christ which flow in the shrine of Lourdes flow also through this ward.' These are the words with which Bishop Nicholas Hudson began Mass at St Joseph's Hospice before he opened the refurbished Lourdes ward. The ...Read more
29/03/2019
Bishop Nicholas lays a wreath at Tyne Cot (Photos: Comece)
What does it mean to be European and Christian in the UK in 2019?
by Bishop Nicholas Hudson I'd like to share with you two experiences I've had in the period since Article 50 was triggered which have brought home to me what it means to be Christian and European in a post-referendum UK. The first was to...Read more
29/03/2019
Celebrating the Gift of Families
Celebrating the Gift of Families
Hundreds of mothers gathered in Holy Rosary Church, Marylebone, on 23rd March for the annual gathering of the Diocesan Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM). Fr Michael Johnston, Parish Priest, welcomed them in his capacity as the newly-appointed Dioces...Read more
28/03/2019
Bishop Nicholas with Little Sisters of the Poor with a statue of St Joseph at St Anne's Home
'The Eucharist: It's Everything!'
With St Joseph as their patron, it was highly appropriate that the Little Sisters of the Poor should choose the Feast of St Joseph, 19 As Bishop Nicholas Hudson opened the festive Mass in the chapel of St Anne's home, he invited all present t...Read more
28/03/2019
'Married Love'
A Conference on Marriage Enrichment
'Married Love' A Conference on Marriage Enrichment
A model for Marriage Enrichment - Teams of Our Lady This November the GB Province of Teams of Our Lady (TOL) are celebrating the 60 To mark their Jubilee Year, Marriage and Family Life Westminster have, on behalf of Bishop Nicholas Hudson,...Read more
26/03/2019
Fr Gerard Thomas Burke RIP
Fr Gerard Thomas Burke RIP
Fr Gerry, born on 18 Fr Gerry's mortal remains will be received by Fr John Byrne at the Church of St Lawrence, Feltham on Wednesday 3 The Funeral Mass will take place at St Lawrence's the following day, Thursday 4 Sympathy is extended...Read more
22/03/2019
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