Forthcoming Events

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

2026

SEPTEMBER

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

21 September - 4 October
Fairtrade Fortnight
For more information and resources see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55914

Wednesday 23 September - 7.30pm to 8.30pm
NJPN Annual General Meeting (online)
Whether you are a member or not you are more than welcome to join us. Booking details will be sent out shortly. If you are a member, maybe think about joining the Committee as an Executive Member. Contact us for more information.

Wednesday 23 September 7pm
Southwark: Special Mass on the Feast of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, (Padre Pio)
At St George's Cathedral. The celebrant will be Archbishop John Wilson.
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55901

Thursday 24 September, 6.30pm
The Orion Orchestra will perform Schubert cello quintet in c major they will be joined by Korean Guest Cellist, David Son.
This will take place in Westminster Cathedral Hall. Tickets are £30 and include refreshments afterwards. All bookings/enquiries for events can be made online at https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/news-events/ or by emailing friends@rcdow.org.uk Payment can be taken at the door for events being held in the Cathedral Hall.

Thursday 24 September 8pm
London: Catechesis series on the Neocatechumenal Way
In the parish of St Charles Borromeo, 8 Ogle Street, W1W 6HS
Second of 15 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

Thursday 24 September 1pm
Liverpool: Vigil for Dr Safiya
Outside BBC Radio Merseyside, Hanover Street Liverpool.
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55916

24-27 September
Loving God, Living Simply, Living Deeply
Brownshill Monastery: Reflecting and learning from St Francis of Assisi's lifestyle which brought him the graces of freedom of heart, inner peace and confidence in God's love.
See: www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2026/9/24/loving-god-living-simply-living-deeply

Friday 25 September 6pm-7pm
London: Demonstration against Rolls Royce arms manufacturer
Join London CAAT and friends from Islington Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Raised Voices choir and others outside the Rolls Royce HQ at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG
More information including a map is available on CAAT's Event Page

Friday 25th September 6pm-7pm
London: Vigil against Roills Royce arms industry
Join London CAAT and friends from Islington Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Raised Voices choir and others outside Rolls Royce HQ Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG
More information including a map is available on CAAT's Event Page

Saturday 26 September from 10am to 4pm.
Retreat at Little Gidding with the Margaret Beaufort Association
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55205

Saturday, 26 September 9.45am arrivals - 12.30pm departures
Brentwood: Environment, Laudato Si' hosted by Brentwood Cathedral of St Mary & St Helen
A talk on Catholic Social Teaching from Fr Matthias Baidoo.
Followed by lived experience from parishioners in St Teresa of Lisieux Parish, Lexden.

25-27 September 2026
Crewe: 'Jesus: The Teacher' - Weekend Workshop led by David Wells at the Oblate Retreat Centre,
This workshop is ideal for teachers, catechists, parish volunteers, parents, and anyone involved in sharing the faith.
Residential: £210 | Non-Residential: £100 For more information, visit: www.orc-crewe.org

Saturday 26 September 2pm
Westminster Diocese celebrates 50th anniversary of the Deaf Service
Mass at Westminster Cathedral
followed by a reception in the Cathedral Hall.

Saturday 26 September 11am
Gidea Park: Talk on Catholic Social Teaching and AI
Fr Hugh MacKenzie, chaplain at Westminster Cathedral, and an expert on AI will be giving this presentation
At the Catholic Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest in Gidea Park.
The event is in-person but also available live-stream from www.whatgoodnews.org

Monday 28 September 8pm
London: Catechesis series on the Neocatechumenal Way
In the parish of St Charles Borromeo, 8 Ogle Street, W1W 6HS
Third of 15 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

OCTOBER

Thursday 1 October 7.30pm
Wimbledon schools in cocert for Holy Land Christians
At Sacred Heart Church, Edge Hill, London SW19 4LU
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55893

Thursday 1 October 8pm
London: Catechesis series on the Neocatechumenal Way
In the parish of St Charles Borromeo, 8 Ogle Street, W1W 6HS
Fourth of 15 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

1-6/8 October
Re-Creation! St Francis and Friends - Residential Retreat
A retreat to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St Francis and to re-energise those who are committed to living their faith in hope. Join them for a week of talks, art, walks, liturgy and gardening. Run by Sr Margaret Atkins and John Paul de Quay in the beautiful grounds of Boarbank Hall, Cumbria. All are welcome. More information here: https://tinyurl.com/re-creation-retreat

1 October 6 - 7pm
Online: CBCEW Season of Creation: A Journey of Education and Ecological Conversion
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales is holding an online event to mark the Season of Creation. Chaired by Bishop John Arnold, the speakers will be Jean de Quay, Maureen Glackin, Jakub Kowalewski and Martin Johnson, The webinar will explore how we can embark upon a lifelong journey of formation, ecological conversion, and develop daily habits and actions which contribute to our efforts to care for our common home. Further information and the link to sign up to the webinar can be found at: www.cbcew.org.uk/season-of-creation-a-journey-of-education-and-ecological-conversion/

Sunday 4 October 4-6pm
London: Camino music session at Farm Street Church
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55769

Monday 5 October, 18.30
Mental Health - is it now becoming a fad? Keith Leslie, Chair at Samaritans in UK & Ireland, Catholic Union pub talk .
Chaired by Catherine Pepinster, journalist, the event will be open to all but booking is essential. The discussion will focus on mental health. The Catholic Union is grateful to the Charlotte Marshall Trust for its sponsorship of this series of pub talks.

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

Thursday 7 October 8pm
London: Catechesis series on the Neocatechumenal Way
In the parish of St Charles Borromeo, 8 Ogle Street, W1W 6HS starting on
Sixth of 15 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

Friday, 9 October 6.30 - 8.30pm
London: Film Talk Palestinian resistance 1917- 2026
At P21 Gallery • NW1 1JD
Book tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-talk-palestinian-resistance-1917-2026-tickets-1999262921216?

9-11 October
Minster Benedictine Abbey: Come and See - Discernment Retreat
For single Roman Catholic women 18-35
To register contact Sister Walburga at: minstervocations@gmail.com

Saturday 10 October 10am - 4.15pm
London: JPIC Linking Day in person and online: 'Beneath the surface' (The impact of mining on people and land)
Speakers: Severine Deneulin (Laudato Si Research Institute, Oxford) and Diana Salazar (London Mining Network)
Facilitator: Richard Solly (Community of the Passion)
FCJ Spirituality & Eco Justice Centre St Aloysius Convent, 32 Phoenix Road London NW1 1TA Tel: 0203 435 8049 - For Zoom link contact Ed Slawinski, ejsski05@gmail.com. For more information see: www.corew.org/news-events

Saturday 10 October
Adoremus Liverpool
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55794

Saturday 10 October
London: National March for Palestine
Details to follow

Monday 12 October 8pm
London: Catechesis series on the Neocatechumenal Way
In the parish of St Charles Borromeo, 8 Ogle Street, W1W 6HS
Seventh of 15 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

12- 16 October
Buckfast Abbey: Prayer Retreat led by Dr Sue Price
This retreat will explore how to jump-start your prayer life, offering practical tips and shared experience along the way. Dr Sue Price has led retreats for school staff and parishioners alike, and much of her current work focuses on supporting people in ministry through Pastoral Supervision. Full details can be found here: www.buckfast.org.uk/events/prayer-retreat/

Wednesday 14 October 7-9pm
London: Camino music session at Spanish Place
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55769

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

Saturday 17 October 11am - 1pm
Camino music - final pilgrimage ceremony
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55769

Saturday, 17 October 9.45am arrivals - 12.30pm departures
Elm Park: Homelessness and the Cost of Living
A talk on Catholic Social Teaching from Monsignor John Armitage hosted by St Alban's Church, Elm Park
Followed by lived experience from parishioners in St Margaret & All Saints Parish, Canning Town.

Monday 19 October 8pm
London: Catechesis series on the Neocatechumenal Way
In the parish of St Charles Borromeo, 8 Ogle Street, W1W 6HS
Ninth of 15 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

Thursday 22 October 8pm
London: Catechesis series on the Neocatechumenal Way
In the parish of St Charles Borromeo, 8 Ogle Street, W1W 6HS
Tenth of 15 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

Monday 26 October
Craigmyle Lecture
To be given by Sir Gabriele Finaldi, the Director of the National Gallery The lecture will be chaired by Baroness Hollins, President of the Catholic Union, and sponsored by Stone King, a leading legal practice for the charity, education and faith sectors.

Monday 26 October 8pm
London: Catechesis series on the Neocatechumenal Way
In the parish of St Charles Borromeo, 8 Ogle Street, W1W 6HS starting on
Eleventh of 15 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

Thursday 29 October - Sunday 1 November.
Catholic People's Week at Alton, Staffordshire
Our Coats of Many Colours - an all age "taste and see" event with 50% discount for new members
For more information or to book, go to: www.catholicpeoplesweeks.org

Thursday 29 October 8pm
London: Catechesis series on the Neocatechumenal Way
In the parish of St Charles Borromeo, 8 Ogle Street, W1W 6HS
Twelfth of 15 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

Friday 30 October 5.30pm
Thanksgiving Mass at Westminster Cathedral
With Bishop-elect Stephen Wang

NOVEMBER

Monday 2 November 8pm
London: Catechesis series on the Neocatechumenal Way
In the parish of St Charles Borromeo, 8 Ogle Street, W1W 6HS
Thirteenth of 15 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

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

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

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.

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

DECEMBER

2027

JANUARY

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

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

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

OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER