Catholic Vespers to be celebrated in chapel of King Henry VIII

January 07, 2016

A Catholic Vespers service will be held in the chapel of King Henry VIII in February: the first Catholic liturgical ceremony to be conducted there in 450 years.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster will preside at the February 9 service, held in the chapel of Hampton Court Palace. Anglican Bishop Richard Chartres of London will preach the sermon.

 

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Further information:

• Catholic Vespers to be celebrated in Henry VIII’s chapel for the first time in 450 years (Catholic Herald)