Inside Westminster - Issue 133 – 01 February 2012
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Archbishop
'Prayer Today'

'Prayer Today' was the theme of a talk arranged by the Young Friends of Westminster Cathedral and delivered by The Archbishop of Westminster. Hear what the Archbishop had to say by following this link.

Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, at the press conference for the 2010 'ad Limina' visit in Rome.

Visit to the Olympic Park

With less than 180 days to go until the opening ceremony, the Archbishop of Westminster has enjoyed a tour of the Olympic park in East London.

Archbishop Nichols at the Olympic stadium

BBC Radio 2's 'Pause for Thought'

The Archbishop of Westminster has presented 'Pause for Thought' on the Chris Evans breakfast programme on BBC Radio 2 on Tuesday 1 February 2012 . 

BBC radio 2

Archbishop of Westminster celebrates Mass at the Venerable English College

The Archbishop of Westminster has celebrated a Mass at the Venerable English College  in Rome to  mark the 650th anniversary of the founding  of an English and Welsh Hospice on the site occupied by the College.

Venerable English College

Diocese
Fr Jim jumps for St Mary's Hospital

There's still time to sponsor Fr Jim Mulligan, the Roman Catholic chaplain based at St Mary’s Hospital Paddington, who will make a sponsored 10,000 ft parachute jump on 8 February 2012 to raise money for the refurbishment of the hospital chapel.

Fr Jim Mulligan

CAFOD 50th Anniversary Mass

On Saturday 28 January, a Mass celebrating CAFOD's 50th anniversary was held in Westminster Cathedral. Follow the link to listen to Bishop John Arnold's Homily.

Westminster Cathedral

Archbishop's House Communications Internship

As part of the Catholic Parliamentary Internship Scheme, run by the Bishop's Conference of England and Wales, the Diocese of Westminster is seeking a Communications Intern.

Colour Crest

St John Southworth DVD now on sale

Filmed on location in London, this short film tells the story of one of the diocese's Patron Saints - St John Southworth. View the trailer and order your copy by following the link.

St John Southworth

Schools
New Catholic Schools in the London Borough of Richmond

The Diocese of Westminster invites you to take part in a public consultation on proposed new Catholic secondary and Catholic primary schools in the London Borough of Richmond. Follow the link here for more information and to have your say.

Proposed site for new Richmond school

Youth
Young Adults in the West

Everyone aged 16 -35 is welcome to attend this YAW meeting on 12 Feb at St Lawrences in Feltham from 6 - 9.30pm. YAW is a great way to meet other young Catholics. 

Fr Ant and gang

In Christ Alone - Day of Renewal for Young People

Come and join in at Farm Street Church on Saturday 4 February. The day is being run by the prayer group In Christ Alone and will begin with mass and will be an opportunity for fellowship between young people who have one thing in common - a love for Jesus! 

ICA

Events
Familiaris Consortio - a 30th Anniversary Celebration

This event is taking place on Saturday 11 February, from 1:30- 5pm  in Amigo Hall, St George's Cathedral Southwark, London. It will be a celebration of the Role of the Christian Family, with workshops on marriage enrichment.

Familias

Westminster Faith Debates: Religious identity in 'superdiverse' societies

This debate is on 8 February at 61 Whitehall, London, starting at 5.30pm. In this lecture series leading academics will present the findings of research into religion in public life and open them up for debate. 

Religion and Society

Mass for the Sick

On 11 February a special Mass to pray for the sick, on a global day of recognition for those suffering through illness, is being said at 2pm in Westminster Cathedral.

Our Lady of Assumption

Catholic Website
CAFOD Westminster

CAFOD Westminster work with CAFOD’s supporters and volunteers around the diocese of Westminster, helping them to tackle global poverty and injustice by fundraising, campaigning and praying.

CAFOD


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