Caritas Westminster

Signed Mass
2027-01-03 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-12-06 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-11-01 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-10-04 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-09-06 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-02 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-05 16:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Westminster Cathedral Hall, Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QJ, United Kingdom
The Deaf Community Mass is at 4:30pm and there is an opportunity for confession before Mass starts.
Mass is accessible in British Sign Language (BSL) and in spoken English. Everyone is welcome.
Entrance to the hall is through the red doors in the choir school car park (the Hall is also wheelchair accessible).
Come and join us for our signed Mass. We look forward to seeing you.

Signed Mass
2026-12-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-11-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-10-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-14 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.

Deaf Community Bible Study
2026-12-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-11-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, London, SW1P 1QN, United Kingdom
Come and join our monthly bible study in BSL (British Sign Language).
Not able to join us? Watch our recorded version on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/wddservice or on our YouTube channel @deafservice5095

Caritas St Joseph's Summer BBQ
2026-07-18 12:30 - 16:00 | Caritas St Joseph’s, St Joseph’s Grove, The Burroughs, Hendon,, London, NW4 4TY, United Kingdom
Join us on the beautiful grounds of Caritas St Joseph’s in Hendon, where we’ll be rounding off the summer term with a relaxed BBQ for students, carers, family and friends. Proceeds will support the centre’s life-changing work with people with intellectual disabilities.
Tickets: (sold at the door)
Students: £16
Carers: £11
Guests/additional carers: £16

Achievement Day at Caritas St Joseph's
2026-07-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Caritas St Joseph’s, St Joseph’s Grove, The Burroughs, Hendon,, London, NW4 4TY, United Kingdom
Join us at Caritas St Joseph’s in Hendon for the centre’s annual Achievement Day, celebrating students’ accomplishments over the academic year.

Parishes: Domestic Abuse and catholic spirituality
2026-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Training for Catholic Parishes: 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.

Caritas Volunteer Fair
2026-07-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Westminster Cathedral Hall, Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QJ, United Kingdom
Join Caritas Westminster for our annual Volunteer Fair, bringing together charities and community organisations from across the Diocese of Westminster.
The fair is a chance to meet local organisations, discover volunteering opportunities, and find out how you can put your time and talents at the service of others. Whether you are interested in supporting food banks, working with refugees, helping older people, accompanying people experiencing homelessness, or getting involved in parish social action, there will be a wide range of stalls to explore.
Date: Saturday 4 JulyTime: 3-5pmVenue: Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Ave, SW1P 1QWCost: Free
Come along, speak to charity representatives, and discover how you can make a difference in your local community.
To register your attendance, please RSVP below!

Inclusive Mass - Cockfosters
2026-07-04 15:00 | Christ the King Church, 29 Bramley Road, London, N14 4HE, United Kingdom
Join us for an Inclusive Mass at Christ the King, Cockfosters, open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends!

Inclusive Mass - Kenton
2026-06-27 18:30 - 19:30 | All Saints Church, 531 Kenton Road, London, HA3 0UL, United Kingdom
Join us for an Inclusive Mass at All Saints, Kenton open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends!

Inclusive Mass - Parsons Green
2026-06-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Holy Cross, Ashington Road, London, SW6 3QA
Join us for an Inclusive Mass at Holy Cross, Parsons Green, open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends!

CPD: Working with internalised Abuse
2026-06-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
While a lot has been written about internalised oppression, there has been very little study on internalised abuse; how the perpetrator’s voice starts to feel like the client’s own thoughts. Internalised abuse can inform client choices about safety seeking and be a barrier to recovery.
Join specialist Nikki Dhillon Keane, a leader on internalised abuse and internalised spiritual abuse to learn how to work effectively with these challenges in therapeutic practice.

Inclusive Mass - Kensal New Town
2026-06-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady of the Holy Souls, 68 Hazlewood Crescent, London, W10 5DJ
Join us for an Inclusive Mass at Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Kensal New Town., open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends!

Knife Crime Reduction Forum - Building Safer Communities Together
2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:15 | Zoom
Join Caritas Westminster and the Justice & Peace team of Tollington Park RC Parish for an important free online discussion on knife crime. Open to parishes, schools, young people, families, and the wider community, this forum will explore how we can raise awareness, support young people, and take action locally.
This event has grown out of ongoing concern and engagement with the issue of knife crime within the Diocese, including work by the Justice & Peace group of St Mellitus RC Church over a number of years, alongside Caritas Westminster’s involvement in related projects addressing knife crime and youth violence. Knife crime, however, is not an issue confined to one parish—it is affecting communities across London, particularly young people and their families. Between January 2025 and January 2026, London recorded around 14,900 knife crime offences The Metropolitan Police area continues to record the highest knife crime rate in England & Wales, and around half of knife crime victims in London are under 25.
The forum brings together parishes, parishioners, and community members from across the Diocese to share experiences and explore how we can respond more effectively at a local level. It is also a chance to hear what is already happening in different parishes and to learn from one another in a spirit of collaboration, encouragement, and shared commitment.
Sacha Ray, CEO of the charity Lives Not Knives – a youth-led organisation that works to tackle knife crime and prevent violence and anti-social behaviour among young people – will be one of the speakers, sharing her experience of working with young people and how to facilitate a youth-led approach.
During the forum we will:
· Share examples of initiatives and activities already taking place in parishes and communities
· Hear what other parishes have done to respond to knife crime in their communities
· Explore simple, practical ways to raise awareness locally
· Encourage ideas and action within parishes and communities
· Create space for discussion, sharing, and mutual encouragement
This forum is open to all and especially relevant for parishioners, catechists, clergy, youth leaders, educators, parents, young people, as well as anyone involved in ministry, outreach, or community life. Whether you are already active in this area or simply want to learn more, you are very welcome.
Date: 18th JuneTime: 7:00pm – 8:15pmLocation: Online (Microsoft Teams)

CPD: Trauma and Trauma informed support
2026-06-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Trauma and Trauma informed support
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.
