Caritas Westminster

Caritas St Joseph's Tea Party
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Caritas St Joseph’s, St Joseph’s Grove, The Burroughs, Hendon,, London, NW4 4TY, United Kingdom
Join us at Caritas St Joseph’s for afternoon tea on a lovely autumnal Saturday, in support of the centre’s life-enhancing work with adults with intellectual disabilities.
Tickets:
£13 for guests and students of Caritas St Joseph’s
£11 for carers
Booking is essential due to limited capacity; walk-ins will not be admitted.
To reserve your place, email agnieszkawalczak@rcdow.org.uk or call 0208 202 3999. Please RSVP by Monday, 3 November.

CPD: Working Therapeutically with Domestic Abuse in the context of religion Part 1
2025-11-11 19:00 - 21:00
CPD: Working therapeutically with domestic abuse and faith: training for counsellors and psychotherapists
Part 1 of 2
This CPD training for counsellors and psychotherapists will help develop competencies for working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse. In module 1 you will become familiar with a 5-stage framework for working therapeutically with domestic abuse. In module 2 you will learn a polyvagal-informed approach to working with domestic abuse and trauma, and working with domestic and spiritual abuse which has become internalised. It is recommended that this training follows on from the core training for helping professionals.
About the trainer:
Nikki Dhillon Keane is an accredited practitioner, clinical supervisor, writer and trainer with over 20 years’ experience working with survivors of domestic abuse in faith settings. Her books include “Domestic Abuse in Church Communities” (redemptorist) and she has worked with BACP and ACC to develop guidance and competencies for practitioners working with domestic abuse.
Link to tickets here

Deaf Community Bible Study
2025-11-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, London, SW1P 1QN, United Kingdom
Pope Leo XIV The first Augustinian Pope.
Who are the Augustinians?
And what is the Augustinian order?

Presented by: Louise Walton Catechesis Coordinator, Agency for Evangelisation
Interpreted by the team

Signed Mass
2025-11-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-12 10:30 - 11:30 | St Mary and Michael, St. Mary and Michael, Commercial Road, Stepney, London, E1 0AA, United Kingdom
Come and join the parish of St Mary & St Michael, Commercial Road at their 10:30a.m. Mass is signed by Fr Keith Stoakes. The rest of Mass with be interpreted by one of the Caritas Deaf Service team.
The nearest bus stops are 15 , 115 and 135 and the nearest train and DLR stations are Shadwell. Wheelchair access to the church is on the right hand side of the church.
Please do come and sit at the front so that you can see the signing clearly.

Inclusive Mass
2025-11-08 14:00 - 15:30 | English Martyrs Church, Chalkhill Road, London, HA9 9EW
Join us for an Inclusive Mass us at English Martyrs Church in Wembley, open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends.
Mass will be followed by refreshments in the parish hall.

The Art of Healing: artwork from Caritas Bakhita House
2025-11-05 18:00 - 2025-11-25 19:00 | London Jesuit Centre, 114 Mount Street, London, W1K 3AH, United Kingdom
A selection of artwork created by guests of Caritas Bakhita House will be displayed in the ground floor corridor of the London Jesuit Centre, showcasing the incredible talents of the women who have walked through the safe house’s doors.
Crafted by guests during in-house art sessions led by artist and printmaker John R Bateson-Hill, the pieces showcase one of the many facets of the healing process for women recovering from the trauma of trafficking and exploitation.
Certain items on display will be accompanied by stories of the women who created them, to give insight into their artistic process and the therapeutic power of art.

Training for Catholic Parishes: Responding to Domestic Abuse: Signposting, Safeguarding and Self-Care | Clergy
2025-11-04 14:30 - 17:00 | Online
Training for Catholic Parishes & Clergy: You will learn about the role of Catholic Clergy and parishes in supporting survivors, how to use our signposting toolkit and how to keep survivors and ourselves safe in the process. Link to tickets here

Signed Mass
2025-11-02 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Westminster Cathedral Hall, Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QJ, United Kingdom
Mass starts at 4:30pm and there will be the opportunity for confession before Mass starts.
Mass is accessible in BSL and in spoken English.
Entrance to the hall is via the choir school car park (the Hall is also wheelchair accessible).
We look forward to seeing you.

Training for Catholic Parishes: Trauma informed support in Catholic Parishes
2025-10-28 14:30 - 17:00 | Online
Training for Catholic Parishes & Clergy: You will learn about different kinds of trauma, how we perceive safety and danger, also how we can create safe spaces in Catholic Parishes.
Link to tickets here

Inclusive Mass
2025-10-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Our Lady Queen of Apostles, 141 Woodhall lane, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 3TP
Join us for an Inclusive Mass us at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Church in Welwyn Garden City, open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends.

Inclusive Mass
2025-10-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ the King Church, 29 Bramley Road, London, N14 4HE, United Kingdom
Join us for an Inclusive Mass us at Christ the King Church in Cockfosters, open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends.

Foundation: Working Therapeutically with Trauma: Professionals CPD Part 2
2025-10-14 19:00 - 21:00
Working therapeutically with trauma training for counsellors and psychotherapists
Part 2 of 2
This CPD training for counsellors and psychotherapists will help develop competencies for working therapeutically with trauma in the context of your client’s spirituality. You will learn about polyvagal and somatic approaches to trauma as well as the spirituality of trauma recovery and safe connecting.
About the trainer:
Nikki Dhillon Keane is an accredited practitioner, clinical supervisor, writer and trainer with over 20 years’ experience working with survivors of domestic abuse in faith settings. Her books include “Domestic Abuse in Church Communities” (redemptorist) and she has worked with BACP and ACC to develop guidance and competencies for practitioners working with domestic abuse.
Proceeds from this training will help to develop the work of Safe In Faith.

‘Jubilee - Westminster Way’ Tower Hill Parish in BSL
2025-10-14 10:30 - 14:00
As part of the ‘Jubilee – Westminster Way’ we are encouraged to learn about some of the churches in the Diocese
Visit Tower Hill Parish
Shrine of Our Lady of Graces commemorating the Abbey of Our Lady of Graces,
built by royal command of King Edward III
11a.m. Talk about the church and time to explore
12 noon Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
1pm Sign-Interpreted Mass, Church of the English Martyrs
Book your place today
Important Information:
To visit this church you need to be able to use stairs unfortunately there is no wheelchair accessible route in. There are 4 steps at the front door and there is a handrail.
Can’t attend? You can pray the BSL version of the ‘Jubilee Way’ on our YouTube channel
Contact Shell shellroca@rcdow.org.uk to book your place

Modern Slavery Conference
2025-10-10 10:00 - 16:30 | Salvation Army Citadel, 36 St Giles Street, Norwich, NR2 1LL, United Kingdom
Join Karen Anstiss, Head of Caritas Bakhita House, and other experts for an insightful conference on the pressing issue of Modern Slavery, hosted by The Rotary Club of Norwich St Edmund.
Speakers will include:

Major Heather Grinstead, Deputy Director, Salvation Army Modern Slavery and Anti-Trafficking
Karen Anstiss, Head of Caritas Bakhita House
Andrew Wallis OBE, CEO of “UNSEEN” Modern Slavery Helpline
Simon John, Co-Lead on Roman Catholic diocesan initiative against Modern Slavery in East Anglia
Carol Metzker, author, speaker, TEDX presenter and consultant on Modern Slavery
Mark Little MBE, Founder and Chair, Rotary Action Group Against Slavery
Caroline Evans, former educationalist with 40 years’ experience in the public sector

Funds raised by the conference will be donated to The Salvation Army, Unseen UK, Caritas Bakhita House and the Rotary Foundation.
Find out more and get your tickets here: https://fundraising.rotaryeastanglia.co.uk/event/modern-slavery-conference-2025

CDA Conference 2025
2025-10-10 00:00 - 2025-10-12 23:59
CDA Conference 10th – 12th October 2025
including AGM
at Hinsley Hall, Headingly Lane, Headingly, Leeds, LS6 2BX

For more information and to book your place visit: www.catholicdeaf.org.uk
or email: secretary@catholicdeaf.org.uk

Foundation: Working Therapeutically with Trauma: Professionals CPD Part 1
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00
Working therapeutically with trauma training for counsellors and psychotherapists
Part 1 of 2
This CPD training for counsellors and psychotherapists will help develop competencies for working therapeutically with trauma in the context of your client’s spirituality. You will learn about polyvagal and somatic approaches to trauma as well as the spirituality of trauma recovery and safe connecting.
About the trainer:
Nikki Dhillon Keane is an accredited practitioner, clinical supervisor, writer and trainer with over 20 years’ experience working with survivors of domestic abuse in faith settings. Her books include “Domestic Abuse in Church Communities” (redemptorist) and she has worked with BACP and ACC to develop guidance and competencies for practitioners working with domestic abuse.
Proceeds from this training will help to develop the work of Safe In Faith.

Brother Sun, Sister Moon: Praying anew the Canticle of St Francis
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street, London, W1K 3AH, Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception, London, W1K 3AH, United Kingdom
A time of prayer and reflection to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures.
6pm Mass for the Care of Creation
6:30pm Presentation and reflective spaces
7:30pm Light refreshments, time to meet others
Register your interest using this link: Brother Sun, Sister Moon: Praying anew the Canticle of St Francis
Image: Fr Lawrence Lew OP

Tackling Knife Crime in Local Communities
2025-10-01 17:30 - 19:30 | St Paul the Apostle Parish Hall, 22 Bradley Road, London, N22 7SY, United Kingdom
Join us at the parish of St Paul the Apostle in Haringey for an evening of exploring how we can get knives off our streets, learning from past experiences and subject experts on how to bring about meaningful change for a safer community.
Speakers will include:
Yvonne Lawson MBE — CEO, The Godwin Lawson Foundation
Sandra Campbell — CEO, Word4Weapons
and others.
Details and RSVP below.

Image: Mazur/cbcew.org.uk

Sign-Interpreted Inclusive Mass
2025-09-27 11:00 - 12:30 | St John Fisher, 41/42 Langdale Gardens, Perivale, Middx, UB6 8DQ
Join the Caritas Deaf Service and Caritas St Joseph’s for a Sign-Interpreted Inclusive Mass, open to all and especially the Deaf Community, people with intellectual disabilities, and their family and friends.
Bus route: 95
Train station: South Greenford
Tube stations: Perivale; Hanger Lane (Central Line)

Catholic Parishes: Understanding Domestic Abuse in the context of Catholic spirituality | Clergy
2025-09-23 14:30 - 17:00 | Online
Training for Catholic Parishes & Clergy: You will understand how the experience of Domestic Abuse may be different for catholic victims and survivors. Explore the role of faith as a vital support and as a barrier to safety seeking and how perpetrators can twist and weaponise catholic spirituality and how we can respond. Tickets here
