Caritas Westminster

Ash Wednesday Sign-Interpreted Mass
2026-02-18 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Westminster Cathedral, Victoria Street,, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom
The season of Lent begins today
The 12:30p.m. Mass in Westminster Cathedral will be interpreted for the Deaf Community. Please come and join us.
For a prayerful reflective Lent, why not follow our prayer book.

Inclusive Mass
2026-02-28 17:00 - 18:30 | St Mary’s Catholic Church, 279 High Road, London, N2 8HG, United Kingdom
Join us for an Inclusive Mass us at St Mary’s in East Finchley, open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends.

Signed Mass
2026-03-01 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-03 16:30 - 17:30 | 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.

Stations of the Cross
2026-03-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Westminster Cathedral, Victoria Street,, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom
We warmly welcome you to join us in Westminster Cathedral at 3p.m. on the following Fridays for Stations of the Cross in British Sign Language (BSL):
6th and 27th March
We meet at the first Station next to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
Alternatively, you can watch and pray the Stations in BSL on our YouTube channel: – https://www.youtube.com/@deafservice5095/playlists

Inclusive Mass
2026-03-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Our Lady Lourdes & St Vincent de Paul Church, 337 Harrow Road, London, W9 3RB, United Kingdom
Join us for an Inclusive Mass us at Our Lady of Lourdes & St Vincent de Paul on Harrow Road, open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends.

Inclusive Mass
2026-03-07 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.

Signed Mass
2026-03-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-10 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
2026-03-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-12 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

Financial Resilience Training for Volunteers
2026-03-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Online
Free Online Volunteer Training – Support People Facing Unemployment or Financial Hardship
Make a real difference in someone’s life!
Caritas Westminster is offering free online training for parishioners who want to volunteer and support people in their local community facing financial hardship or unemployment.
Who is it for?

Parishioners interested in volunteering
Those who want to provide practical support around employability and financial resilience

When: Tuesday 17 March 2026 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Online
What you’ll gain:

Skills to support people with CV writing, job search guidance, and interview preparation
Understanding how to provide ongoing practical support
Connection to a network of like-minded volunteers

How to register:
Scan the QR code on our flyer, use the link https://forms.office.com/e/1MqiQramWi or email kathy@seedshub.org.uk to secure your place.
Join us and help build stronger, resilient communities in your parish

Inclusive Mass
2026-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 | St Monica’s Catholic Church, 1 Stonard Road, London, N13 4DJ, United Kingdom
Join us for an Inclusive Mass us at St Monica’s Church in Palmers Green, open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends.

NBS Science & Faith Symposiums: End of Life Care
2026-03-23 17:00 - 19:10 | Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, London, AL4 0TT, United Kingdom
Join us at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School in St Alban’s for a fascinating evening of talks and discussions about Bioethics and End-of-Life Care.
Don’t miss two incredible guest speakers:

Dr David Albert Jones, Professor of Bioethics at St Mary’s University
Baroness Smith of Newnham, Member of the House of Lords

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nbs-science-faith-symposiums-end-of-life-care-tickets-1983693251916?aff=oddtdtcreator
This event is part of a series of symposiums about science, faith and technology organised by Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. To find out more about the symposiums, click here.

'Living Out Catholic Social Teaching in Today's Britain' - Justice and Peace Commission Annual Lecture 2026
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street, London, W1K 3AH, Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception, London, W1K 3AH, United Kingdom
Join us for this year’s annual Diocese of Westminster Justice and Peace Commission lecture, ‘Living out Catholic Social Teaching in Today’s Britain’. The event will be hosted by speaker by Charles Wookey, formerly CEO of Blueprint for Business, and for the last three decades advisor on social and ethical issues to Archbishops of Westminster and at the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, who will be joined by will be Dr Charlotte Bury of the University of Manchester.
The lecture will take place at Farm Street Church of the Immaculate Conception, 114 Mount Street, London W1K 3AH, on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 7pm.

Access to the church is from Farm Street or Mount Street. After the lecture in the church all are invited to a buffet reception in the Arrupe Hall. All are welcome.Places remain open. If you would like to attend please email: justiceandpeace@rcdow.org.uk

St Patrick's Disco at Caritas St Joseph's
2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Caritas St Joseph’s, St Joseph’s Grove, The Burroughs, Hendon,, London, NW4 4TY, United Kingdom
Join us for a an evening of music, dance and refreshments at Caritas St Joseph’s, in support of their life-changing work with people with intellectual disabilities.
Tickets (sold at the door):
Students: £9
Carers: £7
Guests/additional carers: £9
Drinks and raffle tickets: £1 each
If applicable, please ensure your taxi is available to pick you up at 7pm.

Stations of the Cross
2026-03-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Westminster Cathedral, Victoria Street,, London, SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom
We warmly welcome you to join us in Westminster Cathedral at 3p.m. on the following Fridays for Stations of the Cross in British Sign Language (BSL):
6th and 27th March
We meet at the first Station next to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Alternatively, you can watch and pray the Stations in BSL on our YouTube channel: – https://www.youtube.com/@deafservice5095/playlists

Palm Sunday Signed Mass - St Gregory the Great, South Ruislip
2026-03-29 10:00 - 11:30 | St Gregory the Great, 447 Victoria Road, South Ruislip, HA4 0EG, United Kingdom
As we remember Jesus entering Jerusalem at the beginning of Holy Week, come and join us at the parish of St Gregory the Great, South Ruislip for Palm Sunday.
Mass starts at 10.a.m. and Fr Paulo Bagini will sign the Mass with the readings and hymns interpreted by a member of the Caritas Deaf Service team.
Please do come and join us as we start our Holy Week journey.
(Don’t forget the clocks go forward!)

Maundy Thursday - Washing of the Feet
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Maria Assumpta Chapel, Kensington Square, London, W8 5HH
We are once again very pleased to join the Sisters of the Assumption and Mgr Vladimir Felzmann for the Triduum at:
Maria Assumpta Chapel, Kensington Square, London W8 5HH
All the services are accessible in British Sign Language and in spoken English. Everyone is welcome.
Maundy Thursday
2nd April Washing of the Feet – 6pm
Good Friday
3rd April Stations of the Cross – 12 noon
and
The Lord’s Passion – 3pm
Holy Saturday
4th April Vigil – 7pm

Good Friday - Stations of the Cross
2026-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Maria Assumpta Chapel, Kensington Square, London, W8 5HH
We are once again very pleased to join the Sisters of the Assumption and Mgr Vladimir Felzmann for the Triduum at:
Maria Assumpta Chapel, Kensington Square, London W8 5HH
All services are accessible in British Sign Language and in spoken English. Everyone is welcome.
Good Friday
3rd April Stations of the Cross – 12 noon
and
The Lord’s Passion – 3pm
Holy Saturday
4th April Vigil – 7pm

Good Friday - The Lord's Passion
2026-04-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Maria Assumpta Chapel, Kensington Square, London, W8 5HH
We are once again very pleased to join the Sisters of the Assumption and Mgr Vladimir Felzmann for the Triduum at:
Maria Assumpta Chapel, Kensington Square, London W8 5HH
All services are accessible in British Sign Language and in spoken English. Everyone is welcome.
Good Friday
3rd April The Lord’s Passion – 3pm
Holy Saturday
4th April Vigil – 7pm

Holy Saturday - Vigil
2026-04-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Maria Assumpta Chapel, Kensington Square, London, W8 5HH
We are once again very pleased to join the Sisters of the Assumption and Mgr Vladimir Felzmann for the Triduum at:
Maria Assumpta Chapel, Kensington Square, London W8 5HH
All services are accessible in British Sign Language and in spoken English. Everyone is welcome.
Holy Saturday
4th April Vigil – 7pm
If you would like to join us for Mass on Easter Sunday we are in our usual location of Westminster Cathedral Hall at 4:30p.m. Mass in Word and Sign will be celebrated by Fr Keith Stoakes.

Signed Mass - Easter Sunday
2026-04-05 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.

CPD: Working with Domestic Abuse
2026-04-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Working with Domestic Abuse
Core foundation training for helping professionals: working with domestic abuse, trauma, and religious faith
These workshops will give you an understanding of how to work safely with victims/survivors of domestic abuse, understanding the complex role of religious faith. You will also learn about the effects of trauma and gain an understanding of trauma-informed practice. These fully funded workshops are free to counsellors, psychotherapists and anyone in the helping professions.
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

Inclusive Mass
2026-05-09 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.

CDA Annual Walsingham Pilgrimage
2026-05-16 00:00 - 23:59 | Walsingham Catholic Shrine, Norfolk, NR22 6AS
Walsingham RC Shrine, Norfolk NR22
Upon arrival, in the village of Walsingham, at 12noon we will meet pilgrims from other Diocese (in the village parish church of the Annunciation NR22 6DB) to walk the final mile to the Shrine.
To book your place please contact the office
For more information about Walsingham visit www.walsingham.org.uk/find-us
or for more information about the Catholic Deaf Association visit https://catholicdeaf.org.uk/

Spring Disco at Caritas St Joseph's
2026-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Caritas St Joseph’s, St Joseph’s Grove, The Burroughs, Hendon,, London, NW4 4TY, United Kingdom

CPD: Working with Domestic Abuse and Faith
2026-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Working with domestic abuse and faith
This CPD training for counsellors and psychotherapists will help develop competencies for working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse. You will become familiar with a 5-stage framework for working therapeutically with domestic abuse as well as learning a polyvagal-informed approach to working with domestic abuse and trauma, and working with domestic and spiritual abuse which has become internalised.
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.

Sip & Clay at Caritas St Joseph's
2026-06-06 14:30 - 17:00 | Caritas St Joseph’s, St Joseph’s Grove, The Burroughs, Hendon,, London, NW4 4TY, United Kingdom
Join us for an immersive and hands-on pottery workshop at Caritas St Joseph’s in Hendon, in support of the centre’s life-changing work with people with intellectual disabilities.
Cost: £40 (includes all materials, glazing, firing, snacks and two drinks; additional drinks may be purchased at the event)
To reserve your place, email thushari@stjoseph.org.uk or call 02082023999.
Pre-booking is required as spaces are limited. Tickets are non-refundable.
Please note that this event is not open to students of the centre.
