The appointment by the Holy Father in April 2009 of a new Archbishop of Westminster is an important moment not only in the life of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, but also beyond to a wider religious and secular audience. The retirement of the much loved Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor and the appointment of the highly regarded Archbishop Vincent Nichols has focused the interest of many on the Church’s contribution towards the country’s religious and spiritual life.
This collection of the homilies given by the new Archbishop during the period between his Installation and Pentecost Sunday capture the sentiments and aspirations not only of one bishop and shepherd, or of his clergy and immediate diocese, but also the aspirations and prayers of a wider community.