News Archive
Dear Fr Andreas, I write to you and the Catholic community in the German Church to express my deep sadness on hearing of the tragic events that unfolded at the Christmas market in Magdeburg on 20 December 2024. I pray that the Lord will grant…Read more
The UK Government announced its biggest investment in a generation for hospices yesterday, 19 December. In a statement welcoming this one-off investment Bishop John Sherrington, Lead bishop for life issues, said: 'I welcome the proposed…Read more
Bishop Paul McAleenan recently visited the Museum of the Home in Hoxton to explore their ‘Rooms Through Time’ exhibition. The museum’s purpose is to examine and discuss the concept of home. They achieve this through exhibitions, events,…Read more
We announce the sad news of the death yesterday, 16 December 2024, of Fr Joseph Alphonsus Carter. Fr Joe died peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital in Portadown, Co Armagh. Born Lurgan, Co Armagh on 14 May 1936 and ordained on 12 July 1986 at St…Read more
King Charles III has attended at a special Advent service today (Tuesday, 17th December) at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street in Mayfair, London, co-hosted by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). The service celebrated the courage…Read more
On Tuesday 3 December, pupils from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Chelsea visited the Houses of Parliament, attending a reception about hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Opera with English National Opera (ENO). The school is…Read more
Bishop Challoner Catholic School in Tower Hamlets hosted a heart-warming Advent celebration on Wednesday, 4th December, with two very special guests—Rocky and Taffy, the donkeys. Organised by Sixth Form students with support from the chaplaincy…Read more
Cardinal Pole Catholic School has been awarded the prestigious School of the Year award at the National Schools Awards 2024. The National Schools Awards celebrate excellence across the education sector. Schools are shortlisted in one of eight…Read more
The chaplain for Filipinos in London has offered prayers, hope and encouragement for the crew of the Galaxy Leader who remain in captivity one year after their vessel was hijacked by Houthi forces on 19 November 2023. Fr Francisco Cruz CM prayed…Read more
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