The Archdiocese of Westminster will soon mark the 175th anniversary of its foundation, which followed the restoration of the Catholic hierarchy in England and Wales after centuries of restrictions.
Addressing the anniversary, Cardinal Vincent Nichols reminded the faithful of their duty to hand on the inheritance of the past, one that is firmly rooted in Christ and alive to the needs of the present, to new generations.
“Monday, 29th September, is an important birthday. It is the birthday of our Diocese of Westminster, established on that day 175 years ago,” Cardinal Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster and head of Catholics in England and Wales, wrote in his Pastoral Letter for the anniversary.
