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Live Stream Mass from Westminster Cathedralmore - Main NewsPope Francis: Let us pray for the pandemic to end
In a special edition of ‘ The Pope Video ’, an initiative of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, Pope Francis invites us to pray for the sick and the suffering . Speaking on 11 th March, the Pope offered his thanks to all...
more - Main NewsCardinal: Closing churches is the right thing to do to save lives
Following on from the Prime Minister's message yesterday evening, churches in the Diocese of Westminster are to close with immediate effect and to remain closed until further notice. In a message to clergy last night, the Cardinal said: 'All ...
more - Main NewsReasons for Christians to rejoice in the darkness
On 19th March 2020, the Solemnity of St Joseph, Bishop Marcus Stock, of the Diocese of Leeds, delivered a pastoral message during Mass, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic which has disrupted ordinary life for individuals and families in countries...
more - Marriage & FamilyCancellation of the Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for Matrimony
By We regret that due to the Corvid 19 pandemic and based on the advice being issued by Government, we have taken the decision to now formally cancel this gathering on the 30th May 2020. At the present moment we are unable to say...
more - Main NewsHow to participate in Mass during the coronavirus outbreak
A small number of churches in the diocese are live streamed and can be visited online at any time. Amongst those Masses currently celebrated on live stream are the following : Sunday Mass 6.00pm St Teresa of the Chi...
more - Main NewsResources during Mass Suspension
The Bishops' Conference of England and Wales have updated their guidelines, and as part of the efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, public Mass is suspended. However, as Cardinal Vincent has said in his letter, during th...
more - Archbishop'We must have special concern for the elderly,' says Cardinal in latest coronavirus message
stage 2 of the coronavirus guidance. Dear Father, Following my note to you last Friday, I thought it timely to write to you again. The appropriate response to the threat of Coronavirus at this time was clearly laid out for us by the officia...
more - Main NewsBishop Nicholas receives warm welcome at Jesuit Refugee Service
In February, Bishop Nicholas Hudson visited the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Day Centre, in Wapping. His pastoral visit was an opportunity for him to meet refugees, volunteers and staff and gain a greater understanding of the work of JRS UK. Af...
more - ArchbishopCardinal prays for repose of soul of Archbishop Peter Smith
Upon hearing of the death of Archbishop Peter Smith, Cardinal Vincent said: 'I learnt, with great sadness, of the death of Archbishop Peter Smith. I ask everyone to pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and the p...
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