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Simon Johnson, Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral, took centre stage as the organist during a concert at this year's Proms, held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. The performance, which was part of the Proms' 'Choral Day,' saw Johnson…Read more
Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Bishops’ Conference, is encouraging Catholics to unite in prayer and compassionate action as Parliament prepares to renew the debate around assisted suicide. 'Parliament returned this…Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and the Directors of the Trustee of the Diocese of Westminster have thanked the CSSA for their work on the baseline audit report into safeguarding arrangements in the diocese. The overall grading for the baseline audit…Read more
The Diocese of Westminster is delighted to announce the appointment of Catherine Edginton as Head of Safeguarding from 2 Catherine has been the Senior Safeguarding Lead and Technical Advisor at the Charity Commission since 2019. Before her time…Read more
We announce the sad news of the death of Fr Terence Anthony McGuckin. Fr Terry died peacefully on Wednesday 14 August 2024, in hospital. Fr Terry was born in Cork, Ireland on 18 May 1950 and ordained to the priesthood in Dublin on 8 June 1980. He…Read more
Bishop Nicholas Hudson has expressed his sorrow, prayers, and condolences having learned of the death of Archbishop Noël Treanor, the Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union. Archbishop Treanor, a former Bishop of Down and Connor in Northern…Read more
It avoided the clutches of Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century – and today (August 7th) found itself in the arms of the Dean of Westminster Cathedral on a visit to the Lord Mayor of Westminster. However the Great Mace was smuggled into…Read more
The Presidents of Churches Together in England (CTE) have issued a statement calling on churches and communities to work together to end racism, division and disorder. CTE is the national ecumenical organisation that encourages Christian unity…Read more
Sir, Over the last few days we have watched in horror as a small minority has brought hatred, violence and vandalism to towns and cities across the country. We have seen anti-Muslim hatred and the targeting of mosques; asylum seekers and refugees…Read more
Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees, has condemned the riots that have taken place across the UK, saying such violence threatens the values of our society: “I condemn the appalling violence over the past week,…Read more
Farm Street Church has celebrated its 175th anniversary with a thanksgiving Mass on the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola. Hundreds of parishioners and well-wishers joined in the celebration at the Jesuit church in the heart of central London.…Read more
Westminster’s 700-strong party of pilgrims has returned from Lourdes, with hearts overflowing after six extraordinary days filled with a closeness to Our Lady and through her, to her Son. Among the many unforgettable moments, a highlight was…Read more
On Tuesday 16 Jul 2024, St James' Catholic High School, joined by Bishop John Sherrington, celebrated a whole school Mass to mark both the Feast of St James and this special 90th anniversary of the school. Special guests also included past…Read more
This September a new generation of Catholic teachers will be trained through three ground-breaking new schemes across the country. Led by the Formatio partnership of dioceses, Catholic multi-academy trusts (CMATs) and the four Catholic…Read more
On Sunday 21 July a special Mass and party was held to celebrate 60 years of service by Sr Angela Moroney and Sr Margarita Cunningham to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and Our Lady of the Holy Souls Parish, Kensal New Town. The concelebrated…Read more
By Deacon Roger Carr-JOnes, Marriage and family Life Coordinator for the Diocese of Westminster Pope Francis has chosen a line from Psalm 71 - "Do not cast me off in my old age" - as the theme for the 2024 celebration of the World Day for…Read more