Caritas Westminster

Signed Mass
2026-05-03 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-07 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-05 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-02 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-09-06 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-10-04 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-11-01 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-12-06 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.

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.

Signed Mass
2026-05-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-10-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-11-08 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
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-11-10 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

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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
