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Bt Reverend Roger Carr-Jones, Marriage & Family Life CoOrdinator for the Diocese of Westminster Many years ago, there was a television series, based on the book by Thomas Pakenham titled ‘Meetings with Remarkable Trees’. It was an astonishing…Read more
Over three days in April 2022 pupils, staff and governors from across Catholic schools in Harrow came together for the first time since the lockdown ended. The events gave schools the opportunity to pause and reflect on current practice and plan…Read more
Full Message His Holiness Pope Francis sends cordial greetings and good wishes to those participating in the 2022 day for life to be celebrated in Scotland, England and Wales, and Ireland under the theme “Caring for the Older Person”. His…Read more
The Day for Life is celebrated on the Third Sunday of June, which this year is the 18 Bishop's Message for Day for Life The focus of the Day for Life this year is older persons. The COVID pandemic highlighted the desperate plight of many older…Read more
Your Eminence, Dear Brother Bishops, Dear Friends, I offer a cordial welcome to all of you who are present for the International Conference of the Santa Marta Group, which brings together leaders of various law enforcement, government and civic…Read more
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