Forthcoming Events
For details of parishes, Masses, Prayer Resources and other events online see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/39170
2024
MARCH
Now - 14 April
'Holbein at the Tudor Court'
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/48805
Now - 1 June
Immersive exhibition on Notre Dame de Paris at Westminster Abbey
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49107
1 March - 7 April
Welwyn Garden City: Deepening the Mystery: 'unexpected treasures' of art
At Focolare Centre for Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6J
Opening times: Tuesdays - Fridays 11am - 4pm Saturdays - Sundays 2pm - 5pm
The exhibition will be closed every Monday and on the following days: Friday 1st March, Saturday 16th March, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49233
For Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services near you -
please visit our Links pages: www.indcatholicnews.com/links
Good Friday, 29 March 12 noon and 3pm
Passion of Jesus to Trafalgar Square
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49381
Good Friday 29 March 10am
Birmingham City Centre Walk of Witness
Come and remember the events of Good Friday with Ecumenical friends across the city. Starting at The Church at Carrs Lane, finishes at St Chad's Cathedral. All are welcome! If your parish is holding a Walk of Witness you'd like us to share, please contact us with the details: communications@rcaob.org.uk
See: www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/Event/good-friday-walk-of-witness-2024
Good Friday 29 March
Firsr episode of Pilgrim in North Wales on BBC1
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49438
Wishing Everyone a Happy and Holy Easter
To find services near you -
please visit our Links pages: www.indcatholicnews.com/links
APRIL
1 April Easter Monday 10am
Birmingham and Coventry Men's Masses
The Annual Eucharistic Gathering of missionary disciples. A Personal Commission to invite others to Christ.An historic event going back 100 years led by grandfathers, fathers and sons (open to all) proclaiming the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and how precious the Eucharist is in the mission of the Church. Mass will be celebrated at St Chad's Cathdral at 10am by Archbishop Bernard Longley, St Osburg's in Coventry at 10.30am by Canon Paul Fitzpatrick and at Sacred Heart Hanley in Stoke on Trent at 10am by Canon Paul McNally.
Friday 19 April 7-8.30pm
Meditation in schools - online taster for teachers
With Pay Hay, Tim Cullen and Gilly Withers - no charge
See www.mediatiocentrelondon.org
email: meditatio@wccm.org
Saturday 27 April 7am
Southwark Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham
Led by Bishop Philip Moger The coach leaves at 7am from outside St George's Cathedral on Lambeth Road, and will return at 9pm. £30 per person. For more information please see the poster at the back of the Cathedral. Email: admin@stgeorges.org.uk or come to the parish office during office hours from Mon-Fri.
Monday 29 April 4pm
Cambridge: Book Launch - Catholic Social Thought and Prison Ministry
For more information see; www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49322
MAY
Sunday - Tuesday 5-7 May
Crewe: Annual Clergy J&P Gathering at Wistaton Hall
For more information contact: johnlally.shiloh@outlook.com or rob.esdaile@abdiocese.org.uk
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49364
Monday 6 May
Aylesford: Annual Rally for Southwark Altar Servers
At The Friars, Aylesford Priory, Kent.
All are most welcome to attend, including anyone who wishes to 'Come and See', to learn more about serving in their parish. For further details please visit: https://rcaos.org.uk/news-events/events/guild-of-st-stephen-altar-servers-rally-2024
Thursday 9 May at 2pm (45 minutes).
Introduction to Sight Loss Friendly Church on Zoom
This session covers a brief overview of what it means to be a sight loss friendly church.
There is an interactive element in the form of an informal quiz, personal stories and videos about sight loss and an overview of our services. Come along if you're thinking of signing up your church or if you'd like to refresh old knowledge.
See: www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/Event/introduction-to-sight-loss-friendly-church
Monday 13 May 12.45-2pm
Southern Dioceses Environment Network webinar
Website & Recordings from this and previous Meetings
https://westminsterjusticeandpeace.org/southern-dioceses-environment-network/
Tuesday 14 May, 12.30pm - 2pm
London: Dominican Forum - Must a Christian favour democracy?
Democracy is a relatively new phenomenon, albeit one that claims to have ancient roots. What does the Church think about it as a form of governance? And what does it teach regarding other forms of government such as oligarchies, dictatorships or monarchies? How should Christians whether rulers or ruled participate in government? And what should we do when we find ourselves at odds with the powers-that-be? A Dominican friar will lead us through a discussion of great contemporary relevance in a year that will see multiple national elections. www.ccla.co.uk/2024-05/dominican-forum-must-christian-favour-democracy
Saturday, 18 May 10 - 11.30 am
Talk: What is it like to be a Benedictine monk?
At St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49188
Thursday, 23 May 7pm
Lecture: Mary I, Queen of Sorrows - A Talk by Alison Weir
At Southwark Cathedral - London SE1 9DA - Vereinigtes Königreich
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Saturday 25 May 2.30pm
London: Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony at Westminster Cathedral
The Cardinal is inviting all couples in the Diocese, who are celebrating their 5th 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2024. If you are celebrating an anniversary, please give your parish clergy the following details: husband and wife's names, wedding date, full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email).
JUNE
Monday 10 June 12.45-2pm
Southern Dioceses Environment Network webinar
Website & Recordings from this and previous Meetings
https://westminsterjusticeandpeace.org/southern-dioceses-environment-network/
12-14 June
Harrogate: Catholic Parish Summit
To learn more, please visit: https://catholicparishsummit.com/
Friday - Sunday 14 -16 June
Ammerdown Theology weekend 2024
Reading the Book of Revelation - Following Christ in a Time of Persecution is the theme of this year's Living Theology weekend with Fr Nicholas King SJ, scripture scholar and author, and Dr Sean Ryan, author and vice principal at the Margaret Beaufort Institute.
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49137
JULY
Monday 8 July 12.45-2pm
Southern Dioceses Environment Network webinar
Website & Recordings from this and previous Meetings
https://westminsterjusticeandpeace.org/southern-dioceses-environment-network/
27 July - 3 August
Summer Residential Retreat at Burbank Hall:
Theme: What Catholics Really Believe
A week of prayer, study, conversation, walks and fun, exploring the basics of Catholic faith with the help of books by GK Chesterton and Fr Richard Conrad OP.
For more information, contact Sr Margaret on margaret@boarbankhall.org.uk, or visit our website: www.boarbankhall.org.uk.
AUGUST
Sunday 4 - Sunday 11 August
Catholic Peoples Week: Thornbridge Outdoors
What are we doing at Mass?
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49327
SEPTEMBER
Monday 9 September 12.45-2pm
Southern Dioceses Environment Network webinar
Website & Recordings from this and previous Meetings
https://westminsterjusticeandpeace.org/southern-dioceses-environment-network/
OCTOBER
Monday 14 October 12.45-2pm
Southern Dioceses Environment Network webinar
Website & Recordings from this and previous Meetings
https://westminsterjusticeandpeace.org/southern-dioceses-environment-network/
31 October - Sunday 3 November
Catholic People's Week Alton Castle
Eat, Pray, Love
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49327
NOVEMBER
Monday 11 November 12.45-2pm
Southern Dioceses Environment Network webinar
Website & Recordings from this and previous Meetings
https://westminsterjusticeandpeace.org/southern-dioceses-environment-network/
DECEMBER
Monday 9 December 12.45-2pm
Southern Dioceses Environment Network webinar
Website & Recordings from this and previous Meetings
https://westminsterjusticeandpeace.org/southern-dioceses-environment-network/