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Oremus - December 2014 Edition

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Oremus - October 2014 Edition

Contents: Welcome to the online FREE edition of Oremus! The October 2014 issue includes: A parishioner's connection with Dylan Thomas; Bruce Kent on his life in Archbishop's House; A reflection on Friendship by Fr Michael Durand; Bishop George Craven by the Cathedral Historian; An introduction to the College of Chaplains; A report on the new chapel for London's Belarusian Catholics; Colin Mawby on the great liturgist, Mgr Wilfred Purney (of whose Mass Archbishop Bugnini said 'This is the liturgy of which we dreamed'); PLUS all our regular pieces - Catholic Poets, Icon of the Month, Historical Photo, new features on Cathedral Groups and the Secret Cathedral, Joanna Bogle - as well as lots of extra articles and Cathedral features, history, photos, news, diary, events and much MORE inside!
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Oremus - September 2014 Edition

Contents: Welcome to the online FREE edition of Oremus! The September 2014 issue includes: An appreciation of the late Fr Michael Archer (RIP); An interview with the Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, Mgr Keith Newton; More information on the Cathedral's Guild of St John Southworth; Colin Mawby on an extraordinary Romanian tale; Fr Nicholas Schofield on the adventures of Mgr Canon Maurice Carton de Wiart; A review by Anthony Vigurs of the Cathedral's recent performance of Britten's Noye's Fludde; PLUS all our regular pieces - Catholic Poets, Hymn of the Month, Historical Photo, Treasure of the Month, Joanna Bogle - as well as lots of extra articles and Cathedral features, history, photos, news, diary, events and much MORE inside!
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Oremus - July / August 2014 Edition

Contents: Welcome to the online FREE edition of Oremus! The July / August issue is dedicated to the memory of all those men, women and children who died during the tragic horror of the First World War, and includes a special article on Westminster Cathedral during the Great War, as well as many other articles on the War. Also in this edition: The Queen's Head Coachman and the Cathedral; The Mysteries of County Meath - The Newgrange Monument; Our Sister Cathedral in London: St Paul's; PLUS all our regular pieces (Catholic Poets, Icon of the Month, Reviews, Historical Photo, Treasure of the Month, etc), as well as lots of other articles and Cathedral features, history, photos, news, diary, events and much MORE inside!

Please note that it came to our attention after the magazine had gone to print that the priest shown in the centre of the cover image is in fact Fr George L Craven (not George L C Raven as stated inside). Fr Craven later became Bishop Craven and was an auxiliary bishop of Westminster for many years. He died in 1967. During the First World War, he was mentioned in dispatches and was also awarded the Military Cross and was a made knight of the Legion d'Honneur for his services to France. We apologise for not realising that it was the future Bishop Craven in the picture before going to print and will publish an article in his honour in a later edition.
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Oremus - June 2014 Edition

Contents: Welcome to the online FREE edition of Oremus! The June issue includes: A special introduction to the Cathedral's Guild of St John Southworth; The past Chairman of the Victorian Society on Cardinal Nichols' Titular Church; Cardinal Manning and the Great London Dock Strike; A Guide to the Papal Knights and Dames; Remembering Cardinal Hume; The "Red Hat" Party; PLUS all our regular pieces (Catholic Poets, Icon of the Month, Sister Cathedral, Reviews, Historical Photo, Treasure of the Month, etc), as well as lots of other articles and Cathedral features, history, photos, news, diary, events and much MORE inside!
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Oremus - May 2014 Edition

Contents: Welcome to the online FREE edition of Oremus! This issue includes a special Easter message from H.E. Cardinal Nichols; The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, on the Police and Church in partnership; Fr Tony Brunning on 50 years a priest; the strange tale of Henry VIII and Friar Peto; PLUS Cathedral features, other articles, history, photos, news, diary, events and much more inside!
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Oremus - April 2014 Edition

Contents: Welcome to the online FREE edition of Oremus! This issue features a four page eye-witness account of the Consistory in Rome and Cardinal Nichols' Homecoming written by the Cardinal Archbishop's MC,Paul Moynihan, plus our Head Chorister describes the moment he sang solo at a Papal Mass, and Martin Baker describes the visit of the Cathedral Choir to Rome. Also in the April 2014 edition: Jane Asher on how the Cathedral helps those with Autism; Fr Nicholas Schofield on Cardinal Nichols' Titular Church; and Colin Mawby on Music as a Path to Salvation; PLUS Cathedral features, other articles, history, photos, news, diary, events and much more inside!
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Oremus - March 2014 Edition

Contents: Welcome to the online FREE edition of Oremus! This issue features an exclusive interview with His Eminence Cardinal Nichols, plus features on the recent Consistory in Rome at which our Archbishop was elevated to the College of Cardinals and a special article by HE Archbishop Mennini, the Apostolic Nuncio, on our new Cardinal. Also in the March 2014 edition: A reflection of St Patrick's Breastplate; A guided tour of the Cathedral marbles; Fascinating memories of Blessed John Paul II's visit in 1982; Martin Baker on J S Bach's St Matthew Passion; PLUS Cathedral features, history, photos, news, diary, events and much more inside!
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Oremus - February 2014 Edition

Contents: Welcome to the online FREE edition of Oremus! This issue features an article entitled "What is a Cardinal?" as well as congratulations to Archbishop Nichols on being nominated to the College of Cardinals. Also in the February 2014 edition: The Hidden Life of the Cathedral Sisters; Thank you, Fr Michael Durand; Fr Augustine Hoey's Farewell; Colin Mawby on George Malcolm; PLUS Cathedral features, history, photos, news, diary, events and much more inside!
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Oremus - January 2014 Edition

Contents: Welcome to the online FREE edition of Oremus! This issue includes articles by the Archbishop of Westminster, Prof David Crystal, and distinguished composer Colin Mawby, among others. Also: Cathedral features, history, photos, news, events and much more inside!
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Oremus - December 2013 Edition

Contents: Welcome to the first FREE edition of Oremus! Cathedral features, history, photos, news, events and much more inside!
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Oremus - November 2013 Edition

Contents: Witnessing to the Faith; Blessing the Benedict XVI Stone; Plus Cathedral history, photos, features, news, events and much more inside!
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Oremus is the monthly magazine of Westminster Cathedral. It is edited by a Cathedral chaplain who is supported by volunteers and seeks to reflect the vibrancy of Catholic faith as lived in the heart of London.

In December 2013 Oremus became a FREE publication and as such is now one of the most widely read Catholic magazines in the UK. It is also widely read throughout the world.

Donations towards our running costs are gratefully received, either at the Oremus stand at the back of the Cathedral or by post (cheques made payable to 'Westminster Cathedral Administration'). We also welcome sponsorship and are very grateful to those who advertise with us.

As well as special features by well-known authors and people connected to the Cathedral, Oremus also offers background knowledge to the life of the Cathedral, articles by Cathedral chaplains, news of The Friends, the day-to-day life of the Westminster Cathedral Choir School and St Vincent de Paul Primary School, spiritual writing, articles on Cathedral art, and the monthly diary. Details are given of special celebrations, the music for Mass and organ recitals.

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The Companions of Oremus was established in 2016 to recognise those who give generously to support the production of Oremus. The names of Companions are published in the magazine each month and, from time to time, Mass will be offered for their intentions. All members will be invited to at least one social event during the year.

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