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Bishop John celebrates Mass with Polish community in Enfield
Bishop John celebrates Mass with Polish community in Enfield
On Sunday 12 In his homily for Sunday, Bishop John spoke about the Gospel story (Mark 8:27-35) in which Jesus asks his disciples, ‘Who do people say that I am?’, and Peter recognises Jesus as Christ the Messiah: ‘Jesus explains that the…Read more
15/09/2021
Education Sunday 2021
Education Sunday 2021
Education Sunday is celebrated on the second Sunday of September, this year on 12 Churches Together in England (CTE) describes teaching and studying as 'demanding and privileged callings' and Education Sunday gives us the opportunity to give…Read more
09/09/2021
Bishop John: Assisted Dying Bill is 'unprecedented attack on sanctity of life'
Bishop John: Assisted Dying Bill is 'unprecedented attack on sanctity of life'
Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has written an open letter inviting Catholics to pray for the defeat of the Assisted Dying Bill to be debated in the House of Lords…Read more
08/09/2021
Faith leaders celebrate contribution of faith communities during pandemic
Faith leaders celebrate contribution of faith communities during pandemic
On 2nd September, Cardinal Vincent joined faith leaders at the Tower of London to celebrate the contribution of faith communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The interfaith event was organised by the Naz Legacy Foundation, a UK-based charity…Read more
07/09/2021
Fr Stephen Francis Xavier Delany RIP
Fr Stephen Francis Xavier Delany RIP
With sadness, we announce the death, on 6 Fr Steve was born in London on 1 Sympathy is extended to Fr Steve’s family and friends, and to the clergy and parishioners of his former parishes in the diocese and where he served as an itinerant…Read more
07/09/2021
London parishes host Eucharistic Octave celebration
London parishes host Eucharistic Octave celebration
Four London parishes in the Diocese of Westminster, Farm Street, Maiden Lane, Spanish Place and Warwick Street, have come together, with the Ukrainian Cathedral and the Order of Malta, to host nine days of celebrations centred around the Blessed…Read more
06/09/2021
Fr Colin Whatling RIP
Fr Colin Whatling RIP
With sadness, we announce the death, on Sunday 29 Fr Colin was born on 20 Sympathy is extended to Fr Colin’s family and friends, the staff and patients at the Marie Curie Hospice and to the clergy and parishioners of his former parishes in the…Read more
31/08/2021
Cardinal: We have a moral obligation to welcome Afghan refugees
Cardinal: We have a moral obligation to welcome Afghan refugees
On 22nd August, Cardinal Vincent Nichols spoke to William Crawley on BBC Radio 4's Sunday Programme about the current crisis in Afghanistan and our moral duties to those trying to leave Afghanistan. 'The moral obligations, especially as expressed…Read more
25/08/2021
Caritas St Joseph’s celebrates achievement day for students
Caritas St Joseph’s celebrates achievement day for students
On 16th July, Caritas St Joseph’s celebrated its annual end-of-year achievement day. 152 students were presented with medals of achievement, in recognition of their hard work this academic year. The achievement day was structured slightly…Read more
24/08/2021
Cardinal expresses condolences on the death of Fr Olivier Maire
Cardinal expresses condolences on the death of Fr Olivier Maire
Following the death of Fr Olivier Maire of the Montfort missionaries, Cardinal Vincent has written to the superior general of the Montfort Missionaries offering prayers and condolences. In his message he writes: I have learned this morning of the…Read more
10/08/2021
Lourdes Pilgrimage Mass 2021
Lourdes Pilgrimage Mass 2021
On 28th July, Cardinal Vincent celebrated the Lourdes Pilgrimage Mass at Westminster Cathedral. Usually, this week would see the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, but due to the global pandemic it was not able to go ahead. Instead, many people came…Read more
29/07/2021
Bishop Nicholas ordains two new permanent deacons
Bishop Nicholas ordains two new permanent deacons
On 24 In his homily, Bishop Nicholas spoke about the theme of ‘service’: ‘It is a deeper commitment to service that you make today. Service is what you will be all about. So much so that Pope Francis calls Deacons Custodians of Service; and…Read more
27/07/2021
Diocese committed to do its utmost to become carbon neutral by 2030
Diocese committed to do its utmost to become carbon neutral by 2030
The Diocese of Westminster has committed to do its utmost to become carbon neutral by 2030 in its parishes and curial buildings. It has also expressed its commitment to working with schools to encourage them to follow the same path. As Pope…Read more
26/07/2021
Cardinal's message to clergy about Traditionis Custodes
Cardinal's message to clergy about Traditionis Custodes
Following Pope Francis' In response to priests who have requested faculties, he says: 'My intention is to grant faculties for these requests, as long as it is clear that the conditions of the He concludes by asking 'every priest who celebrates…Read more
22/07/2021
Sunday - It is our Day
Sunday - It is our Day
On 19 We are mindful of the certain fact that the Covid-19 virus is still circulating in society. Vaccinesprovide genuine protection against the worst effects of the virus, yet we recognise the legitimatefear on the part of some who otherwise…Read more
22/07/2021
East Finchley pupil wins International Maths Olympiad Elitist title
East Finchley pupil wins International Maths Olympiad Elitist title
A student from Bishop Douglass Catholic School, in East Finchley, has won the title of International Maths Olympiad Elitist. Anna Davletshina, in Year 9, received the accolade thanks to her hard work, resilience and diligent effort participating…Read more
21/07/2021
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