UK & Ireland

After nearly 14 years of dedicated service directing the work of Jesuit Missions for the British Province, Paul Chitnis has decided it is time to step down. He has guided JM through significant development in its mission at home and abroad. We are immensely grateful to Paul for his long years of service in this role, both the times in the office, connecting with our works in Britain and the visits... Read More

Baroness Patricia Scotland, former Secretary-General to the Commonwealth of Nations, is to give a keynote address at a landmark conference in London addressing increasing challenges to religious freedom around the world. A panel discussion 'Dare to Believe - Is Religious Freedom under growing threat around the world', a hybrid event, is taking place at 3pm on Sunday, 19 April, at Farm Street Cath... Read More

In this short film, Mimi Yates from the Daily Mail visits the Religious of Mary Immaculate hostel in South Kensington, where young women of all faiths and none are choosing to live - and loving it there. The rent is very reasonable and facilities comfortable. There are a few rules - boys are allowed in the communal areas but not upstairs in the girl's rooms - and there is a curfew. But the film sh... Read More

On Easter Sunday, Archbishop Richard Moth addressed the faithful of the Diocese of Westminster, inviting them to proclaim anew the peace of the Risen Christ in a world marked by conflict and division. Reflecting on both global unrest and challenges closer to home, he called for renewed commitment to the dignity of every human life, expressing gratitude for those who have courageously defended it i... Read More

In this week's episode of all Kinds of Catholic, Mollie and Christina share their experiences of Pilgrim Cross. Mollie joined this pilgrimage for the first time last year, arriving in Walsingham on Good Friday, joining Christian pilgrims from many parts of the country, to celebrate Easter. Christina explains the origins of this pilgrimage which began in France in 1946, when 30,000 people gathered,... Read More

Traffic came to a standstill in north London on Palm Sunday morning, as worshippers from several churches and their friends - waving palm and olive branches, gathered at the Manor House gates of Finsbury Park for Ecumenical prayers and Blessing of the Palms. Fr Clive Lee with parishioners from St Thomas More's Catholic church processed with Joseph the donkey. They were accompanied by singer Patric... Read More

The mural opposite the church, painted last September by local artists, was looking a little worse for wear. So, with Holy Week and Easter in mind, our mystery parish artists returned with a special message of love for Staines. Sure, it's no Banksy, but we hope that all who pass by will feel loved and uplifted as they head off to work, school, or leisure. Staines is our home, a place where strang... Read More

The Ecumenical Partnership of St Giles Cripplegate, Jewin Welsh Church, St Joseph's Catholic Church, and Wesley's Chapel and Leysian Mission, on the edge of the City of London, will celebrate their annual contemporary form of Tenebrae, Spy Wednesday, 1 April, 2026, at 8.30pm. The candlelight service, with the Lamentation chants of Jeremiah and modern readings, takes place in St Giles Cripplegate C... Read More

The All Kinds of Catholic podcast community met in person last weekend for the first time. Afterwards people who attended were asked in a feedback survey if they were glad they had been there. Unanimously, they said Yes! Theresa Alessandro, creator and host of the weekly podcast, reports: "It was a joy to be with just some of our pod community of listeners and guests. For me, it was good to hear d... Read More

Pope Leo XIV sent a message to Sarah Mullally on the occasion of her installation as Archbishop of Canterbury, assuring her of his prayers and invoking "grace, mercy, and peace… in truth and love". The installation service, took place in Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March. In the presence of some 2,000 guests, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, it marks the symbolic start of Da... Read More

Archbishop Richard Moth, Liaison Bishop for Prisons for the Bishops' Conference, has welcomed the implementation of the Sentencing Act 2026 that has seen significant reform to short jail terms. The changes came into force on Monday, 23 March. "I welcome the recent introduction of the reform of short prison sentences. In my role as Liaison Bishop for Prisons, I have repeatedly advocated for a statu... Read More

The new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, set out last week on a six-day walking pilgrimage from London to Canterbury, as part of her spiritual preparation for her Installation service at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday, 25 March. During this personal pilgrimage, the Archbishop was able to visit two Carmelite shrines - Aylesford Priory on Friday and the Shri... Read More

Archbishop Richard Moth today highlighted the Catholic Church's commitment to welcoming and supporting people seeking sanctuary in the UK, during a visit to Jesuit Refugee Service UK (JRS UK). At the Hurtado Jesuit Centre, in the Archdiocese of Westminster, the Archbishop met refugees served by JRS UK, as well as volunteers and staff providing accompaniment, advice and practical support. Archbisho... Read More

The Archbishop of Liverpool, John Sherrington, has formally opened a new safe house for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking operated by Medaille Trust. Speaking at the unveiling of the plaque Archbishop John welcomed it as a place of safety, refuge and sanctuary. The new safe house is providing support for up to 18 male survivors at a time in Liverpool. Aside from safe and secure acc... Read More