News Archive

The Latest News From Westminster Cathedral

31.12.22

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger) RIP

It is with great sadness that news was received of the death of Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus since his resignation of the papal office. On Tuesday 24 January, within the […]

30.11.22

PARISH YOUTH CONFIRMATION

Applications for the Parish Youth Confirmation programme are now being received. If you are in Year 9 or above at Secondary School and you are either a parishioner of the Cathedral […]

27.11.22

The BIG GIVE: A BIG THANK YOU.

A very big thank you to everyone who supported the Big Give campaign to raise funds towards the cost of replacing the sanctuary floodlighting in the Cathedral. With your generosity we […]

27.11.22

Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party on Thursday 8 December from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Over-60s are very welcome to attend this party on Thursday 8 December from 2-4 pm in Cathedral Hall. To attend, please complete and return the application form available from Clergy […]

20.11.22

Friends’ Events this week: Talk by Alison Weir on 22 November and a Quiz with fish & chip supper on 23 November

Talk by Alison Weir, Author – 7 pm on Tuesday 22nd November Venue: Westminster Cathedral Hall (entrance on Ambrosden Avenue) We are delighted to welcome back Alison Weir for a […]

20.11.22

SVP Book Sale – Sunday 27 November in Cathedral Hall 10.30 am – 2.30 pm. CDs and paperback donations welcome.

Calling all book lovers… The next SVP Book Sale will take place in Cathedral Hall on Sunday 27 November from 10.30 am – 2.30 pm. As always, we are pleased […]

23.10.22

Westminster Cathedral presents ‘A Christmas Celebration’ – our ever-popular evenings of music and readings for Christmas.

Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 December 2022 – 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) There are still some tickets available for our annual Christmas concerts which celebrate the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation in […]

15.10.22

Praying for Peace…at a time of increased world conflict, we invite everyone to join us in prayer for peace.

During this time of increased conflict in the world, we invite everyone to join us in prayer for peace, especially for the end of war in Ukraine and for an […]

12.10.22

The Tower Viewing Gallery Is Open

We sincerely apologise, but the Tower Viewing Gallery is temporarily closed. The Campanile has reopened to the public. Take the lift up to the Viewing Gallery with its breathtaking views […]

1.10.22

Tea and Coffee are available after the 10 am Sunday Mass

Now that the refurbishment of the kitchen in the Cathedral Hall is complete, tea and coffee (and possibly cake and biscuits) after the 10 am Sunday Mass will resume from […]

9.09.22

Statement by Cardinal Vincent on the occasion of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

On 21 April 1947, on her twenty-first birthday, Princess Elizabeth said, ‘I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to […]

25.07.22

Visit of the Relics of St Bernadette to Westminster Cathedral

Saturday 3 September to Monday 5 September 2022 The life and legacy of St Bernadette has touched the lives of people across the world.  In September and October this year, […]