Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Maiden Lane

Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Maiden Lane The Westminster Diocesan Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Covent Garden, London. The Parish of Maiden Lane is situated in the Westminster Deanery.

It was founded in 1873 and consecrated on the 18th of October, 1956. Often referred to as the “hidden gem” of the West End, the then Archbishop Cardinal Henry Manning said during his homily at the opening mass that “a sanctuary has been opened to be specifically devoted to the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament”. This was the first church dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament after the Reformation. T

he famous hymns Sweet Sacrament Divine and O Sacred Heart were written by the parish priest Fr Francis Stanfield (1835-1914). It is also known as “the actors’ church” and is the home of the Catholic Association of the Performing Arts (formerly, the Catholic Stage Guild). A very famous priest visitor to the parish over many years was Monsignor Ronald Knox. He first preached his Forty Hours Sermon in 1926, at the invitation of Father Kearney. This became a regular feature in Mgr Knox’s diary from 1926 until 1956. These sermons were published BY Burns and Oates in 1956 under the title “The Window in the Wall”, and the charming and touching dedication of this book is, “To the memory of Father Kearney and to his successors.”

04/06/2026
04/06/2026

Last night, The London Eucharistic Octave 2026 continued with a celebration of the Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, served by Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, of Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London together with the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family clergy.

Music was provided by Vivo Quartet - the choir of the Ukrainian Cathedral in Duke Street.

The Eucharistic Octave concludes on Sunday 7th June with The Annual Corpus Christi Procession - London, which pauses outside the Ukrainian Cathedral where prayers are offered for peace in Ukraine. Full details at catholiclondon.org/

The Eucharistic Octave continues this evening at 6:30pm with a celebration of the Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, ...
03/06/2026

The Eucharistic Octave continues this evening at 6:30pm with a celebration of the Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, celebrated by Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski of .gb

All most welcome to attend and to experience the riches of the Eastern Catholic Church.

The London Eucharistic Octave continues this evening at 6:30pm at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Maiden Lane for a Sung...
02/06/2026

The London Eucharistic Octave continues this evening at 6:30pm at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Maiden Lane for a Sung Mass of Requiem for the repose of the soul of Pope Benedict XVI.

After Mass, there will be a talk entitled ‘Benedict’s Devotion to the Eucharist’, by Prof. Jacob Phillips who is Professor of Systematic Theology at St Mary’s University, London, and translator of ‘Last Testament: In His Own Words’, Pope Benedict’s final book.

Full details of the Eucharstic Octave, concluding with The Annual Corpus Christi Procession - London on Sunday 7th June at catholiclondon.org/
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TONIGHT! 6:30pm Requiem Mass for Pope Benedict XVI, followed by a talk by Prof Jacob Phillips on 'Benedict XVI's Devotio...
02/06/2026

TONIGHT! 6:30pm Requiem Mass for Pope Benedict XVI, followed by a talk by Prof Jacob Phillips on 'Benedict XVI's Devotion to the Eucharist'.

Full details of the Eucharistic Octave can be found at catholiclondon.org/

02/06/2026

Last night, The London Eucharistic Octave 2026 continued with a Missa Cantata at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Maiden Lane with music by The Southwell Consort

The preacher was Fr Joseph Bailham, OP, Rector of St Dominic's Church - The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary

The Eucharistic Octave concludes with The Annual Corpus Christi Procession - London on Sunday 7th June from Maiden Lane to Spanish Place via Warwick St and the Ukrainian Cathedral. Full details at catholiclondon.org/

01/06/2026
The Eucharistic Octave continues this evening at 6:30pm at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Maiden Lane with a Votive Mis...
01/06/2026

The Eucharistic Octave continues this evening at 6:30pm at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Maiden Lane with a Votive Missa Cantata of Corpus Christi.

The preacher will be Fr Joseph Bailham, OP, Rector of St Dominic's Church - The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

The music will be sung by The Southwell Consort , sponsored by the Latin Mass Society and includes:
Missa Gustate et Videte, Ingegneri
Ecce Panis Angelorum, Philips
O Quam Suavis, Vivanco

The Octave concludes on Sunday 7th June with The Annual Corpus Christi Procession - London. Full details at catholiclondon.org/

Today we begin the month of June, which is dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.This devotion that is deeply root...
01/06/2026

Today we begin the month of June, which is dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

This devotion that is deeply rooted in the Christian people. In biblical language, "heart" indicates the centre of the person where his sentiments and intentions dwell. In the Heart of the Redeemer we adore God's love for humanity, his will for universal salvation, his infinite mercy.

Practising devotion to the Sacred Heart of Christ therefore means adoring that Heart which, after having loved us to the end, was pierced by a spear and from high on the Cross poured out blood and water, an inexhaustible source of new life. God does not lose heart in the face of ingratitude or rejection by the people he has chosen; rather, with infinite mercy he sends his only-begotten Son into the world to take upon himself the fate of a shattered love, so that by defeating the power of evil and death he could restore to human beings enslaved by sin their dignity as sons and daughters.

The much-loved hymn 'O Sacred Heart' was written by a former Rector of Corpus Christi, Maiden Lane, Fr Francis Stanfield:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Ejipe3rVE

30/05/2026

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1 Maiden Lane
London
WC2E7NB

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Monday 8am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 7:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 6pm

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