‘We are delighted to have him back’: Blessed Carlo’s relics arrive in London

Two parishes in the diocese of Westminster have each been presented with a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis. On 21st May, Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Bishop Nicholas Hudson welcomed Fr Pat Ryall, parish priest at Our Lady of Dolours Servite Church, Fulham Road and Fr Alan Robinson, Rector of the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament,... Read More

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May 26, 2021

Westminster bishop warns assisted suicide could become law with new bill

England and Wales face “the very real threat” of assisted suicide becoming law, the bishops warned Catholics on the eve of the introduction of new bill to legalise the practice. Auxiliary Bishop John Sherrington of Westminster, the lead for life issues of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, said the “aid in dying bill”... Read More

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April 22, 2021

Lords hammer Westminster for power grab over abortion

The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Committee has blasted the Government over a move to directly commission abortion services in Northern Ireland, calling it action ‘poor practice’ and inappropriate’. The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) described the decision as an “illegitimate power grab” and is asking its supporters to urge MPs to... Read More

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March 21, 2021

Westminster named first Fairtrade diocese

An online celebration was held last week to mark Westminster becoming the first Livesimply diocese, writes Colette Joyce. More than 60 representatives from Westminster parishes watched a video message from Cardinal Vincent Nichols, before hearing from guest speakers who praised all those involved, and encouraged parishes not yet signed up to complete the award. Bishop... Read More

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March 5, 2021

‘Mammoth task’ lies ahead in restoring life-affirming laws, says MP

“A mammoth and sobering task” lies ahead in restoring life-affirming laws across the UK, Northern Irish MP Carla Lockhart has said. Ms Lockhart’s comments came as she expressed her delight at being appointed the Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group in Westminster. The DUP MP for Upper Bann said she was “absolutely delighted”... Read More

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February 4, 2021

Westminster issues fresh threat to overrule Northern Ireland again on abortion

Pro-lifers in Northern Ireland have condemned the Westminster Government’s “threat” to ignore devolution and force more abortions on the country. Precious Life, the largest pro-life group in Northern Ireland, said the latest “threat” exposed the Government’s “hypocrisy”, as it has pledged to do all it can to ‘save lives’ amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Robin Walker, the Minister for State for... Read More

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Abortion, Northern Ireland, threat, Westminster

November 13, 2020

Westminster celebrates as three more join diaconate

On Saturday 31st October Westminster Cathedral was a scene of great joy as Bishop Paul McAleenan ordained three men to the Permanent Diaconate: Andrew Safo-Poku, Jonathan Chappell and Paul O’Connor. Deacon Andrew Safo-Poku serves in the parish of the Five Precious Wounds in Stonebridge, Deacon Jonathan Chappell serves in the parish of Our Lady of... Read More

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September 23, 2020

Boris Johnson’s son baptised Catholic in Westminster Cathedral

Wilfred Johnson, the son of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has been baptised a Catholic. A statement from the Diocese of Westminster confirmed the baptism took place in London’s Westminster Cathedral. ‘We can confirm that Wilfred Johnson was baptised in Westminster Cathedral on 12th September 2020, in a private ceremony, attended by both parents and a small... Read More

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September 7, 2020

Birmingham priest arrested in Extinction Rebellion protest at Parliament

A Birmingham priest has been arrested in Westminster in a new wave of climate change protests organised by Extinction Rebellion. Fr Martin Newell was arrested on 1st September as protestors sat on a road outside Parliament on the first day of the ‘September Uprising’. The protestors, many of them young people, had vowed to occupy the... Read More

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August 9, 2020

Brazilian chaplaincy opens foodbank in Westminster

Over the past five months, parishes and schools in the Diocese of Westminster have been responding to the dramatic increase in financial hardship in their communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many parishes and schools have set up projects to support those who are struggling to cover the cost of food for themselves or their families.... Read More

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‘We are delighted to have him back’: Blessed Carlo’s relics arrive in London

Westminster bishop warns assisted suicide could become law with new bill

Lords hammer Westminster for power grab over abortion

Westminster named first Fairtrade diocese

‘Mammoth task’ lies ahead in restoring life-affirming laws, says MP

Westminster issues fresh threat to overrule Northern Ireland again on abortion

Westminster celebrates as three more join diaconate

Boris Johnson’s son baptised Catholic in Westminster Cathedral

Birmingham priest arrested in Extinction Rebellion protest at Parliament

Brazilian chaplaincy opens foodbank in Westminster

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