February 12, 2026

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Westminster diocese gains six new priests

Cardinal Vincent Nichols ordained six men to the priesthood at Westminster Cathedral last week. The new priests are: Fr Christian de Lisle, Fr Tom Montgomery, Fr Damian Ryan, Fr John Scott, Fr Tony Thomas and Fr Chinedu Udo.

Burglar who stole priest’s wallet is jailed

Nicholas Armstrong, who broke into St Gregory’s in Preston and stole a wallet while the parish priest cooked Sunday lunch, has been jailed for 14 months.

Diocese appoints first lay woman chancellor

Galloway diocese has appointed its first lay woman as chancellor. Ann Tierney, PA to two bishops, will run the diocesan office.

Westminster diocese gains six new priests

Cardinal Vincent Nichols ordained six men to the priesthood at Westminster Cathedral last week. The new priests are: Fr Christian de Lisle, Fr Tom Montgomery, Fr Damian Ryan, Fr John Scott, Fr Tony Thomas and Fr Chinedu Udo.

Burglar who stole priest’s wallet is jailed

Nicholas Armstrong, who broke into St Gregory’s in Preston and stole a wallet while the parish priest cooked Sunday lunch, has been jailed for 14 months.

Diocese appoints first lay woman chancellor

Galloway diocese has appointed its first lay woman as chancellor. Ann Tierney, PA to two bishops, will run the diocesan office.

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