Forthcoming Events

For details of parishes, Masses, Prayer Resources and other events online see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/39170

2026

NOVEMBER

Wednesdays to Saturdays to January 2027 from 9- 9.50pm.
Luminiscence at Westminster Cathedral
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55356

Thursday 5 November, 1pm
York: Lunchtime Talk at the Bar Convent: The Gunpowder Crucifix
Delve deeper into the story behind Edward Oldcorne's crucifix - the only surviving sacred object of the raids on Catholic properties following The Gunpowder Plot. Discover how and why its owner was hanged, drawn and quartered despite his innocence, how it came to be in the convent's collections and more. Included in admission to the exhibition, allow 20-30 minutes.
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/56170

Thursday 5 November 11am -1pm
London: Service to commemorate those whose lives have been shortened due to homelessness
At St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square.
For more information and call for names see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55900

Thursday 5 November 8pm
London: Catechesis series on the Neocatechumenal Way
In the parish of St Charles Borromeo, 8 Ogle Street, W1W 6HS
Forteenth of 15 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

6 -8 November
Brownshill Monastery: Vocation Weekend - Taste the goodness of the Lord who loves you
An opportunity to experience monastic life
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2026/4/17/vocation-weekend-taste-the-goodness-of-the-lord-who-loves-you-athh2

Saturday 7 November 10.30am - 4.30pm
Scottish Laity Network Gathering
Conforti Institute, Coatbridge, ML5 4JS.
In Person or Online via Zoom.
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/56153

Monday 9 November 8pm
London: Catechesis series on the Neocatechumenal Way
In the parish of St Charles Borromeo, 8 Ogle Street, W1W 6HS
Final of 15 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

Tuesday to Saturday 10-28 November 7.30pm
London: Shakespeare's Cousin runs at the White Bear Theatre, Kennington
The story of St Robert Southwell
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/56142
You can buy tickets here.

Tuesday 10 November 6.30pm
London: Journalists annual memorial service at St Bride's Church
Register to attend HERE

Wed 11 November 6.30 for 7pm
London: A Saint in the Trenches - Lecture by Bro Nigel Cave
To mark Remembrance Week, the Irish Cultural Centre is honoured to welcome Bro Nigel Cave, one of the foremost authorities on the life ofFr Willie Doyle MC SJ, the Dublin-born Jesuit priest whose courage on the battlefields of the First World War has inspired generations. Book tickets: https://irishculturalcentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173691750

14 November 2026
London: 2026 CHRISTIAN ART CONFERENCE
Join Fr Patrick and the Christian Art team at the QEII Centre for a day dedicated to Beauty & Sacred Art.

Saturday, 14 November 12.45 - 3.30pm
South Woodford: Refugees and People seeking asylum talk from the Sisters of St Joseph of Tarbes.
Hosted by St Anne Line Church, South Woodford
Followed by lived experience from parishioners in St Antony of Padua Parish, Forest Gate.

Saturday 14 November 10.30am - 4pm
The Future of Religion
With Laurence Freeman OSN at the Meditatio Centre & ONLINE
See: www.meditatiocentrelondon.org

Wednesday 25 November 2pm
Irish Chaplaincy Annual Memorial Service.
At St Patrick's Chapel, Westminster Cathedral.
All welcome. RSVP to paul.raymond@irishchaplaincy.org.uk

Monday 30 November
Catholic Union Pub Talk.
Details to follow, please save the date.

DECEMBER

Tuesday 1 December 7.30pm.
London: SVP Carol Service
At Farm Street Church, Mayfair
The event is free to attend, though donations are most welcome, and the service will be followed by light refreshments. To book click HERE

Wednesday 2 December 2026 7pm
CAFOD's annual Advent Carol Service
St George's Cathedral, St George's Rd, London, SE1 6HR.

Saturday 5 December 10am - 4pm
London: MagnifiCards - Advent Card Making Retreat
At FCJ Centre for Spirituality and EcoJustice, 32 Phoenix Road, Somers Town, London NW1 1TA
We will have time for guided reflection on the Magnificat and then develop our reflections into Christmas greeting cards during a Lino carving and printing workshop. All materials will be provided on the day but please feel free to bring your own Lino printing, dry media, pens or watercolour equipment if you wish.
For further information or to book: https://tinyurl.com/magnificards

Wednesday 9 December 2026 8am to 9am and 6pm to 7pm.
Online: Investment & Wealth Management - part of the CIF Good Steward series
The speakers are Tom Fitzgerald O'Connor and Fr Keith McMillan SJ. Places are free and registration is here: www.ticketsource.com/catholics-in-fundraising/t-rzajjag

Thursday 10 December 7.30pm
London: Fundraiser event for Aida Refugee Camp near Bethlehem
At St Aloysius Church, Kennington.
A great chance to hear some great music from Junction Jazz. learn about the Aida Refugee Camp, buy Palestinian good - great gifts for Christmas. You can book a ticket / make a donation here: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/beats-for-bethlehem

Saturday 19 December 2.30pm.
'Polish Carols at Westminster Cathedral' concert
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/56210

2027

JANUARY

Wednesday 13 January, 6pm
Webinar: Evangelisation Through Music: Reclaiming the Church's Musical Heritage in our State Schools
Catholic Union webinar to explore how we can use sacred music to drive school engagement and youth mission and social mobility across the UK. Chaired by Catherine Pepinster, attendees will hear from Benjamin Saunders, the architect of the National Schools Singing Programme (NSSP). Those wishing to register for the webinar please email info@catholicunion.org.uk and a zoom link will be provided. Booking is essential, but all are welcome.

Monday 18 January - Monday 25 January
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2027
Churches and Christian communities worldwide are invited to use the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2027 resources to prepare for joint prayers for Christian unity in January and throughout the year. The prayers and reflections for this year are prepared by the Irish Council of Churches and the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. Read more: www.oikoumene.org/news/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2027-resources-available-worldwide

FEBRUARY

4 February 6.30-8pm
London: Spanish Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendia in conversation with Anthony Weaver
At the Sala Luis Cernuda (in Spanish)
Instituto Cervantes Londres

6 February - 23 May 2027
Liverpool: Walker Art Gallery
MARY MAGDALENE: WOMAN AND MYTH
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55497

Saturday 27 February 3.30pm
London: Marriage Care 50th Anniversary Mass at Westminster Cathedral
To be celebrated by Most Rev Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster and Marriage Care's President.

MARCH
APRIL
MAY

Friday 7 May 3pm - Sunday 9 May 2pm
Weekend Retreat:- Animals, Laudato si', and the Call of Creation: What does the Church really think about animals?
Retreat Leader: Fr Terry Martin - at the Kairos Centre.. See: www.thekairoscentre.co.uk/

JUNE

17 June - 12 September 2027
Sheffield: Millennium Gallery
MARY MAGDALENE: WOMAN AND MYTH
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55497

JULY
AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

29 September 2027 - 2 January 2028
Bishop Auckland: Auckland Palace
MARY MAGDALENE: WOMAN AND MYTH
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55497

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