UK & Ireland

The Solemnity of St Ignatius will be celebrated at Farm Street Church (W1K 3AH) with a Solemn Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving on 31 July at 6pm. The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Mayfair, widely known as Farm Street Church, warmly invites everyone to a Solemn Mass in honour of St Ignatius Loyola on Wednesday, 31st July. This special evening Mass will celebrate both St Ignatius Day and the... Read More

The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, also called the Order of the Holy Sepulchre or Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, is a Catholic order of knighthood under the protection of the Holy See with the primary mission to 'support the Christian presence in the Holy Land.' The order today is estimated to have some 30,000 knights and dames in 60 lieutenancies around the world, dedicated ... Read More

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, gave the Address at a Service for the New Parliament at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 23rd July 2024. The service, which was attended by MPs, peers and parliamentary staff, was conducted by The Right Reverend Anthony Ball, Canon Rector. The Right Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, read... Read More

St Vincent's Newcastle sits at the forefront of poverty crisis helping those who need it most by offering a range of services including a food and clothing bank, low-cost shopping experience and support through free wellbeing groups. Comparative statistics from the same time last year show that the need for their services has almost doubled, from supporting 4,968 people last year to a staggering 8... Read More

This Sunday, Reek Sunday, thousands of pilgrims are expected to climb Croagh Patrick (2,510ft/765m), Ireland's Holy Mountain, to pray and participate in the Sacraments of Reconciliation, and the Eucharist on the summit. Pope Francis has designated 2024 as a Year of Prayer. This Sunday we also celebrate World Day for Grand Parents and the Elderly #ElderlyandGrandparents and this year's pilgrimage ... Read More

To serve the increasing number of Hong Kong Catholic migrants to Great Britain, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW) has established the Hong Kong Catholic Migrants Pastoral Coordination Group. As a formally established pastoral body, the Coordination Group aims to liaise with the local faith groups across Great Britain, the Bishops' Conference, and the Diocese of Hong Kon... Read More

A notice from the Prior and Community of Pluscarden Abbey, Elgin, Moray, reads: After twenty-one years as local Superior of St Mary's Monastery, Petersham, (thirteen years as Novicemaster), sixteen years as Abbot Visitor of the English Province of the Subiaco-Cassinese Congregation and Member of the Abbot President's Council of Visitors, and thirteen years as Abbot of Pluscarden, Abbot Anselm At... Read More

Campaigners have expressed their grave concern over Lord Falconer's Private Member's Bill on Assisted Dying Bill. Dr Gordon Macdonald, Chief Executive of Care Not Killing described the plan to legalise assisted suicide or euthanasia as a "missed opportunity" to fix palliative care. He commented: "Yet again, Lord Falconer and few fanatical supporters of assisted suicide and euthanasia will push a b... Read More

Saturday, 6 July was a day of joy and celebration at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Mayfair, as the community gathered to witness the priestly ordination of Carlos Chuquihuara SJ. Family, friends, and parishioners filled the church to be part of this special moment when Carlos was officially appointed as a priest in a moving ceremony led by Westminster Auxiliary Bishop John Sherrington... Read More

John Green, Convenor of Catholics in Fundraising writes: Presented to Parliament on the 17th July 2024, the legislative proposals in the King's Speech have significant implications for Church fundraisers and charities. Here's a breakdown of what these changes might entail: Housing and Tenant Rights Greater Rights for Renters: A bill to enhance rights and protections for renters, will be welcomed ... Read More

Peterborough City Council has elected Catholic councillor Marco Cereste, as its mayor for the 2024-25 civic year, joining fellow Catholics mayors in both Norwich and Cambridge to make up a holy trinity of civic leaders. Councillor Marco was elected as the city's first citizen at the annual meeting of Peterborough City Council on May 30, joining Catholic Cllr Baiju Thittala as the new Mayor of Cam... Read More

Responding to the King's Speech on Wednesday, Christian Aid's Chief of UK Advocacy and Campaigns Sophie Powell said: "Across the globe, the climate crisis is causing sweeping floods, severe droughts and extreme weather that is destroying homes, habitats, and the rights of people to lead their own lives. "The UK has a moral responsibility to act. Christian Aid therefore strongly welcomes the new go... Read More

All eyes are on Marley, Caritas Bakhita House's resident cat, who has been selected as a finalist for the 'Incredible Cats' category of this year's National Cat Awards. Click HERE to vote for Marley today. Caritas Bakhita House is a safe house for survivors of modern slavery, exploitation and human trafficking. Since opening in 2015, the centre has provided accommodation to 195 women and 16 babies... Read More

The St Vincent de Paul Society has issued the following statement in response to today's King's Speech (17 July 2024) marking the opening of Parliament and the start of a new Government led by Sir Keir Starmer: Following today's speech, we are encouraged to see the announcement of legislation which can address some of the most pressing issues facing our country, including homelessness, secure wor... Read More