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By Reverend Roger Carr-Jones, Marriage & Family Life Coordinator for the Diocese of Westminster On Saturday afternoon we gathered with other couples in the cathedral to participate in the Mass of Thanksgiving for Matrimony and renew our vows. In…Read more

Easter is one of the most important seasons in our liturgical calendar. Jesus died to save us on the 'bed of love' that was the Cross. This sacrifice defines our faith and we understand how to live and how to love, fully and without barriers and…Read more

John Bateson (pictured) is the new volunteer art therapist at Caritas Westminster's Bakhita House. Here he talks about the brightness and resilience he sees in the guests, all survivors of trafficking and slavery, and the inspiration behind his…Read more

Pope Francis has invited bishops, priests, religious and the faithful to gather in their churches on 25 'At this dark hour, the Church is urgently called to intercede before the Prince of Peace and to demonstrate her closeness to those directly…Read more

I volunteer at the Hitchin Pantry one afternoon a week, and undertake a number of tasks. As directed by our leader I help to stack the shelves with goods before the first customers arrive and I sometimes escort new customers as they shop…Read more

Through the Rise Up program, I have built lasting friendships in Christ who continue to inspire me, especially on days that I lose sight of the reason why I am doing this mission. This program has supported me in becoming a courageous youth…Read more

'This Church is your home.' This was the message from Bishop Konstant welcoming the Deaf Community to Westminster Cathedral back in the 1980’s, a message that has stayed with members of the Deaf Community right up to this day. Some of you will…Read more

Catholic Voices. I signed up for the Rise Up programme during the summer holidays not entirely sure what it would be like in its pilot year. The whole experience surpassed all my prior expectations. 'Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the…Read more

I was very fortunate to take part in the ‘God Who Speaks’ Scripture festival, organised by the Diocese of Westminster in early February at St. Alban’s Cathedral. Various groups, who in different ways communicate God’s Word, hosted ‘Tent…Read more

Caritas Westminster Deaf Service, supported by the Cardinals Appeal. 'So why do I volunteer? 'Really, because I like doing things. Gets me out of the house. 'So my first volunteer job was with Oxfam. I went and asked them for a job in their shop.…Read more

As Lent begins, we start a spiritual journey together. For some of us, Lent means ‘giving something up’: making a sacrifice that helps us dedicate ourselves to prayer and reflection. Many of us also commit to ‘taking something on’. We may…Read more

recent appearance on Sky, Danny Coyle, Head Teacher at Newman Catholic College explains how a Catholic school in Harlesden has developed a successful approach to supporting refugee children in their educational and social development. Newman…Read more

We have been involved in the Faith and Belief Forum’s school linking programme since November 2010. We are currently linked with the Jewish Community Secondary School in Chipping Barnet. Previously we were also linked with Unity Girls School, a…Read more

On Wednesday 9 Speaking ahead of the blessing, he said:'This is the fifth knife bin that Words4Weapons have installed at one of our parishes, with funding from Caritas Westminster. The others are in Tollington Park, Harrow Road, High Barnet and…Read more