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Pupils celebrate Extraordinary Month of MissionOn 2nd October, hundreds of pupils from schools in the Diocese journeyed to Westminster Cathedral for Mass. Coordinated by the child’s branch of The children of the schools were encouraged to participate; playing instruments and singing, read...
more - Main NewsLawyers and judges gather for Red Mass
Members of the judiciary and the legal profession gathered in Westminster Cathedral on the morning of Tuesday 1 At this year’s Red Mass, the principal celebrant was Bishop Nicholas Hudson. Bishop Nicholas focused his homily on the theme of me...
more - Main NewsBishop John Sherrington welcomes Tafida Raqeeb ruling
Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, has commented on the High Court ruling on 3 'I welcome today’s ruling which has taken a...
more - Main NewsFeast Day of Our Lady of Willesden
The feast of Our Lady of Willesden, celebrated on the 3rd of October, centres on the historical shrine to Mary which is based in Willesden. Revered by both Catholics and Anglicans, it continues to be a site of veneration, particularly of the 'Blac...
more - Main NewsFr Barry Ffrench RIP
It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of Fr Barry Ffrench on 1 Fr Barry was born in October 1936 and ordained to the priesthood, as an Oblate of St Charles, on 24 Sympathy is extended to Fr Barry’s family, friends and form...
more - Main NewsPope's prayer intention for October: Missionary spring
By Fr David Stewart SJ October’s Prayer Intention of the Holy Father, given to the faithful through his own prayer group, the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, coincides with the church’s Extraordinary Mission Month. On his heart this mont...
more - Marriage & FamilyOn the road to Jericho
When a couple feel that they must get divorced or separate they may turn to those who care for them most. Sadly, experience shows instead that family and friends become divided, or often unable to process the situation leaving those at the heart o...
more - Main NewsThe God Who Speaks: A Scripture Revolution
In partnership with the Bible Society, the Bishops Conference of England and Wales invites us to make the Bible a real part of our lives as Catholics. The ‘God who Speaks’ revolution begins on Monday 30th September and formally runs for the ne...
more - Main NewsOver one thousand Westminster pilgrims visit Walsingham
This year, the 4 The pilgrimage took place on a bright and warm day, made even more so by the fellowship shared by the pilgrims at one of the holiest sites in England. After an early coach ride, the pilgrims spent the late morning exploring the...
more - ArchbishopCardinal expresses delight that Prince Charles will attend Newman canonisation
Cardinal Vincent has welcomed the news that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will be present at the canonisation ceremony of Cardinal John Henry Newman on the 13 Following the announcement from Clarence House, Cardinal Vincent said: ‘We ...
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