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The Latest News From Westminster Cathedral

29.10.24

Masses & Services moved – Britten’s War Requiem

Tomorrow, 30 October 2024, the Bach Choir and Philharmonia Orchestra will perform Britten’s War Requiem. This is a ticketed event and, to allow for staging and general setup, Mass, Morning […]

26.10.24

50 years of the Neocatechumenal Way in Great Britain

Earlier this afternoon, we welcomed many members of the Neocatechumenal Way, in full voice, for Mass with Cardinal Vincent Nichols, in thanksgiving for fifty years in Great Britain. The icon, […]

21.10.24

COLOGNE CATHEDRAL CHOIR

Laudate pueri Dominum! Last Friday, on the feast of St Luke, our Choir were joined at the 5.30pm Mass by the Choir of Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom). It was wonderful […]

18.10.24

PRISONS WEEK HOMILY – Bishop Paul McAleenan

Earlier this week, Tuesday 15 October, we welcomed members of the Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT) at the 5.30pm Mass, celebrated by Bishop Paul McAleenan, for prisons week. Pictured: […]

11.10.24

CARDINAL CALLS ON CATHOLICS TO TAKE ACTION & OPPOSE ASSISTED SUICIDE

‘This Wednesday, 16 October 2024, a bill will be introduced to Parliament proposing a change in the law to permit assisted suicide. The debate will continue for a number of […]

8.10.24

GUILD OF ST STEPHEN

Last Saturday, we welcomed over 400 members of the Archconfraternity of St Stephen from across England and Wales for their national altar servers’ Mass, celebrated by Cardinal Vincent Nichols. ‘St […]

7.10.24

DAY OF FASTING & PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND

This evening, immediately after the 5.30pm Mass, there will be a public Rosary and time of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, marking the one-year anniversary of the 7 October attacks […]

25.09.24

A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Tickets are now on sale for our annual Christmas concerts which celebrate the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation in carols and readings performed by the world-famous Westminster Cathedral Choir, orchestra, and […]

25.09.24

October Oremus

The October edition of Oremus, the Cathedral Magazine is now available to read here on the website. Copies can be collected from the stand near the main doors from Saturday […]

5.08.24

SEEDS OF HOPE – EVANGELISATION DAY

Everyone who is interested in evangelisation and wants to see the faith of those they care about come alive is welcome to attend Seeds of Hope event on Saturday 28 […]

10.06.24

THE CHORAL FOUNDATION

Westminster Cathedral Choir is widely considered to be one of the finest choirs in the world. Since its foundation in 1901 it has occupied a unique and enviable position at the […]

13.04.24

PRIESTS’ TRAINING FUND

Sunday 21 April was Good Shepherd Sunday, the day on which we are invited to pray in a more fervent way than usual for priests and for vocations to the […]