The Catholic Union sends its warmest congratulations to the Archbishop of Westminster, The Most Reverend Vincent Nicholls, on the news of the Holy Father’s announcement today in Rome, that he is to be raised to the College of Cardinals at the forthcoming consistory in Rome on 22nd February.
Chairman Robert Rigby commented, “This is indeed a great day for the Church in England and Wales. On behalf of the Catholic Union, I send my heartiest congratulations to Archbishop – Cardinal Elect – Vincent and assure him of our continued prayers and support for his ministry to the Church in this country”.
London, Feast of The Baptism of the Lord, 12th January 2014