Caritas Westminster

CPD: Working Therapeutically with Domestic Abuse in the context of religion Part 1
2025-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London)
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

Caritas St Joseph's Tea Party
2025-11-15 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 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.

Webinar: No Gender Justice without Racial Justice
2025-11-17 11:00 - 13:00
Join CSAN, the National Board of Catholic Women and Safe in Faith for an insightful webinar into the relationship between racial justice and gender justice, and how we can take action about these issues in our church communities.
Speakers will include:

Dr Ghifford Rhamie, Black Churches Domestic Abuse Forum
Racial Justice and VAWG Group, National Board of Catholic Women
Huda Jawad, Faith and VAWG Coalition

Click here to register and receive the meeting link.
This event is for CSAN members and organisations, as well as parish staff, safeguarding rrepresentatives and staff at Catholic schools.

CPD: Working Therapeutically with Domestic Abuse in the context of religion
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00
Foundation training CPD: Working therapeutically with domestic abuse and faith: training for counsellors and psychotherapists
Part 2 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

Mass for people that have followed the ‘Westminster Way’ Jubilee Pilgrimage
2025-11-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Westminster Cathedral, Victoria Street,, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom
A Special Mass for people that have followed the ‘Westminster Way’ Jubilee Pilgrimage
Contact the office to book your seat today

There is still time to pick up your booklet and pray and follow the Jubilee Way in BSL using the QR code or visit our YouTube channel @deafservice5095

'Love in Action' Volunteering Awards 2025
2025-11-26 17:30 - 20:30
We are delighted to welcome back the Diocese of Westminster’s ‘Love in Action’ Volunteering Awards for the Jubilee Year! This is our annual event celebrating the achievements of outstanding volunteers from across the diocese.
Honouring the achievements of individuals and groups who volunteer in a range of capacities, award categories include young people, parish volunteers, lifetime achievement, social action and more. Awards will be distributed by Bishop Paul McAleenan, Chair of Caritas Westminster.

Meet this year’s finalists here, and tune in to the live stream here.

Please note that this event is by invitation only, and is reserved for finalists and their supporters.
The presentation of the awards will be livestreamed from 6.30 pm.

Advent Liturgy for People with Intellectual Disabilities
2025-11-29 14:30 - 17:00 | Ealing Abbey, St Benedict's Abbey Church, Charlbury Grove, London, W5 2DY, United Kingdom
Join us at Ealing Abbey for a special Advent Liturgy, open to all and especially to people with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends.

Inclusive Mass
2025-11-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Saint George, 45 London Road, Enfield, EN2 6DS, United Kingdom
Join us for an Inclusive Mass us at Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St George in Enfield, open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends.

Inclusive Mass
2025-11-29 18:30 - 19:30 | All Saints Church, 531 Kenton Road, London, HA3 0UL, United Kingdom
Join us for an Inclusive Mass us at All Saints Church in Harrow, open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends.

Signed Mass
2025-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 | St Gregory the Great, 447 Victoria Road, South Ruislip, HA4 0EG, United Kingdom
with Fr Paulo Bagini at St Gregory the Great, 447 Victoria Road, South Ruislip HA4 0EG
For more information about the parish visit: parish.rcdow.org.uk/ruislipsouth

Caritas St Joseph's Christmas Carol Service
2025-12-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Caritas St Joseph’s, St Joseph’s Grove, The Burroughs, Hendon,, London, NW4 4TY, United Kingdom
Get into the Christmas spirit at the annual Caritas St Joseph’s Carol Service, where staff, volunteers, students and their family and friends come together to usher in the season of Advent.
There will be mince pies, mulled wine and a chance to buy festive gifts made by students of the centre.
All proceeds support the mission of Caritas St Joseph’s to support people with intellectual disabilities.
To find out more email thushari@stjoseph.org.uk or call 0208 202 3999.

Signed Mass
2025-12-07 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-04 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-01 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-03-01 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-05 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-03 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.

Deaf Community Bible Study
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, London, SW1P 1QN, United Kingdom
Come and join our Bible study in BSL (British Sign Language)
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The Jubilee Icon has been touring England and Wales and is coming to Westminster

Signed Mass
2025-12-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-12 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.

Signed Mass - Hertfordshire
2025-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Our Lady Queen of Apostles, 141 Woodhall lane, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 3TP
Come and join Canon Norbert and his parish at Our Lady Queen of Apostles, Welwyn Garden City AL7

Deaf Community Bible Study
2026-01-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-14 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

Inclusive Mass
2026-01-24 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.
