It was a privilege for Harp and Crown Credit Union to support our members within the Catholic Police Guild of Northern Ireland this week, as they took part in the National Police Requiem in London.
“The Catholic Police Guild of Northern Ireland was invited to participate in the National Police Requiem at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday 3rd November 2026. This annual Mass, now in its 103rd year, is organised by the Catholic Police Guild of England & Wales; it is always a very moving and poignant service of remembrance for our deceased colleagues. A number of CPG committee members were directly involved in the Mass as part of the uniform procession and doing readings; Con Chris Wolfe proudly carried the PSNI Standard as part of the colour party. This year, thanks to financial support from both the Harp & Crown Credit Union and the Police Federation, we were able to sponsor additional members of the Guild to join us in London. PSNI members stand out thanks to our unique green uniform so are always in heavy demand for photos and conversations with former colleagues who have transferred to British services or who previously served with the RUC GC and / or PSNI as well London’s large Irish community who faithfully attend the Mass to show their support for policing. After the Mass the congregation is invited to the church hall for refreshments sponsored by Belfast solicitor Dr Denis Moloney. The hall provides a further opportunity to mingle and engage with friends and colleagues, including CC Chris Todd, recently of PSNI and now with Humberside Police.
Prior to the Mass we were invited to the Houses of Parliament for a private tour courtesy of Baroness Gray and Baroness Ritchie. The tour included access to the private chapel St Mary Undercroft which sits under Westminster Hall. Therein our members were afforded some time for quiet prayer and reflection, and we took the opportunity to add to the Remembrance installation located in the chapel. The timing couldn’t have been better as it fell on the eve of the PSNI’s 25th Anniversary. “
Supt Brendan Green
Superintendent | Chair,
Catholic Police Guild of Northern Ireland.
The Harp and Crown Credit Union has been providing safe, ethical and flexible finances for the Police and wider Police family in Northern Ireland since 1998.
