Caritas Westminster

Knife Crime Reduction Forum - Building Safer Communities Together
2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:15 (Europe/London) | 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 | 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.

Signed Mass
2026-06-07 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.

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!
