Caritas Westminster

Signed Mass
2026-07-05 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-07 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-03 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.

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!

SVP1833 Young Adults Service Day - Brixton
2026-06-20 10:00 - 15:30 | Corpus Christi Church, Corpus Christi, 11 Trent Road, SW2 5BJ
In partnership with Caritas Westminster, join the SVP1833 team for a day of service! Everyone is welcome (18-35 year olds), all you need is a willingness to get involved. We will be taking practical action to distribute Vinnie Packs to the homeless. It is an opportunity to serve and share a drink in the pub after! A travel bursary is available!
Our SVP1833 Service Day is on 20th June at St Vincent’s Centre, Talma Road, Brixton, SW2 1AS. It is a 10 minute walk from Brixton train station. The day will start at 11 am and end at 3.30pm, alongside optional 10am Mass at Corpus Christi, 11 Trent Road, SW2 5BJ and an optional 4pm pub trip.
Vinnie packs are comprised of the following items: toothpaste, soap, cards of affirmation, foil blankets, plus some other goodies. A safety briefing/training will be given on the day as we are ministering to vulnerable people and you will never be serving on your own.
Please bring your own packed lunch and drinks for the day. We will be a nut-free site, so please do not bring anything that contains nuts.
Fill out this form: https://svp1.formstack.com/forms/svp1833_service_day_brixton
If you have any questions or queries, please do get in touch with KeziaH@svp.org.uk
Useful Information about the SVP1833 Service Day
At the heart of the SVP’s mission is to be Christ like in our actions and treat all those we encounter with compassion and dignity. Whilst volunteering on a SVP1833 service day, you may encounter people from a variety of backgrounds as the SVP’s work focuses on, social and restorative justice, befriending and community support.
If cost of travel or any other circumstances, may prevent you from volunteering, please do get in touch with KeziaH@svp.org.uk . We don’t want anyone to miss out!

Knife Crime Reduction Forum - Building Safer Communities Together
2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:15 | Online
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)

Signed Mass
2026-06-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-10 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.

Deaf Community Bible Study
2026-06-09 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

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.

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: 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.

Inclusive Mass - Enfield
2026-05-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Saint George, 45 London Road, Enfield, EN2 6DS, United Kingdom
Join us for an Inclusive Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. George, Enfield, open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends!

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.

Inclusive Mass - Hounslow
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 | St Michael and St Martin, 94 Bath Rd, Hounslow, TW3 3EH
Join us for an Inclusive Mass at St Michael and St Martin, Hounslow 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/

Inclusive Mass - Welwyn Garden City
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 at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, Welwyn Garden City open to all and especially people with intellectual disabilities, their family and friends!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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
