Rev Dr Ian Ker RIP
Added on November 7th 2022
It was with great sadness that Blackfriars learned of the death of Rev Dr Ian Ker, who died on 5 November 2022. Fr Ian was widely regarded as the leading... Read more
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Welcome to our New Students
Added on October 21st 2022
As Blackfriars Hall begins a new academic year, we are pleased to welcome 53 new students. They join us from across the world, including from China, Australia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria... Read more
Special offer on Blackfriars-branded merchandise
Added on September 27th 2022
Blackfriars offers a range of quality branded products through The College Store. To mark the new academic year, a 10% special discount can be obtained on orders up to 16th... Read more
Humanitarian resistance: its ethical and operational importance
Added on September 26th 2022
Article by Hugo Slim. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the return of military dictatorship in Myanmar have reminded the world of the importance of humanitarian resistance. In both countries, civilian rescue and relief is being organised by resistance groups that are struggling for victory and humanity in equal measure, and so simultaneously taking sides for human life and human freedom. They are not neutral but they are humanitarian. In many situations, resistance humanitarians are reaching people faster and better than orthodox humanitarians from neutral international agencies. Read more
Blackfriars Garden Party 2022
Added on June 20th 2022
On the hottest day of the year, Blackfriars marked the end of a thankfully normal Trinity Term with the traditional chilled Pimms, white wine, and strawberries and cream. The occasion... Read more
Students Dance with the Dinosaurs
Added on June 6th 2022
On Saturday, May 28th, the MCRs of Blackfriars Hall, Regent’s Park College and the Common Room of St Stephen’s House hosted the first-ever Permanent Private Hall (PPH) Ball. The ball,... Read more
The Newman Lecture: Sir James MacMillan
Added on May 26th 2022
Yesterday evening, honorary fellow of Blackfriars, Sir James MacMillan, delighted a full hall in Somerville College as he lectured on ‘Music & Some Wider Implications: a Catholic composer’s perspective’. The... Read more
Blackfriars Formal Dinner – Photos
Added on May 26th 2022
Students from Blackfriars MCR enjoyed a wonderful formal dinner this Saturday, prepared by none other than Fr Robert Gay, Prior of the Hall, and Anneli Chambliss Howes, the Bursar. Also... Read more
Vice-Regent Fr Bruno Clifton launches new book
Added on May 4th 2022
Blackfriars’ Vice-Regent, Rev Dr Bruno Clifton OP is launching his new work on the Book of Judges on 17 May, in a hybrid in-person and online event. This recently published... Read more
Sir James MacMillan to give Newman Lecture 2022
Added on April 22nd 2022
Music & Some Wider Implications: a Catholic composer’s perspective. Is there a moral dimension to the act of composition? And does the work of a composer ever impact on the... Read more