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In the chapter on Brompton Oratory I refer to the founder Cardinal Henry Newman. Now he is Blessed John Henry Newman and the blessing of an altar in his honour will take place at the conclusion of a Mass of … Continue reading →

Pope Benedict has mentioned the Tyburn martyrs during his sermon at the Hyde Park prayer vigil. Several tv commentators also pointed out that the prayer vigil was very near Tyburn where the gallows stood. Tyburn takes its name from the … Continue reading →

Sky News has produced a short film explaining the Mass which is being shown shortly before each of the three Papal Masses. Alastair Bruce made the film at St Anselm & St Cecilia’s Church in Kingsway. You can watch it … Continue reading →

The Harvest Festival service at St Stephen Walbrook is on Wednesday 29 September at 1pm. “You will see representatives of a variety of business organisations placing upon the Henry Moore altar symbols of their work” says Canon Peter Delaney. It … Continue reading →

There is an opportunity to experience Solemn High Mass at the lovely St Cyprian’s Clarence Gate next Wednesday 15 September when the church keeps its patronal festival. The Sunday congregation is small but this is one of highlights of the … Continue reading →

The splendid St Cuthbert’s Philbeach Gardens church in Earl’s Court is open once a week on Sundays from 10am to 2pm. Note these just confirmed hours are slightly more convenient than those indicated in the book. The main Sunday service … Continue reading →

Vespers is now sung at St Stephen Walbrook on the last Sunday of the month at 6.30pm. This in an initiative supported by St Patrick’s Gospel Choir, Premier Christian Radio and the London Internet Church. “The building, prayer, incense and … Continue reading →

This year 2010 is a Holy Year at Santiago de Compostela where the body of St James the Great is to be found. A Holy Year occurs when St James’s Day falls on a Sunday. St James’s Spanish Place is … Continue reading →

One of my disappointments when writing the book was to find that the wonderful church of St Bartholomew the Great was introducing an admission charge. However, I see that you can avoid the £4 charge by visiting during the first … Continue reading →