Forthcoming Events

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

2025

NOVEMBER

Thursday 27 November - 6.30 for 7pm.
London: 'Hampstead' at the Tim Hetherington Film Club
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53783

Now to 29 November Tuesdays and Thursdays 11-5; and Saturdays 1-6
London: 'Camden Flowers' - exhibition of portraits by Matthew Small
Camden Black British History Community Hub, 18 Malden Rd, London NW5 3HN.
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53647

25-27 November
Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer, Argyll, Scotland: LIVINGwater Retreats
We are a House of Prayer and community walking in the footsteps of the early monastics, living a simple life of prayer and work, worship and service, adoration and mission, ministry to the Lord, and ministry to the world around us - all in the context of family and community life. Join in our weekly rhythms of prayer and worship and receive ministry and hospitality from our staff, community and missionaries. As a pilgrim visiting a pilgrim's inn or a wayfarer taking refuge in a monastery, we invite you to do as Jesus did and go 'into the mountains to pray.' Email us for more info at: mail@craiglodge.org Book online at www.craiglodge.org/events

Thursday 27 November 8pm
Spiritual Classics Online Book Club
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53365

Thursday 27 November 3pm
London: Irish Chaplaincy Annual Remembrance Service
St Patrick's Chapel, Westminster Cathedral. Service of prayers and readings, with Bishop Paul McAleenan preaching.
There will be refreshments to follow. This annual event provided an opportunity to remember those in the Chaplaincy community who have died over the past year.

Friday - Sunday 28-30 November
Stroud: Advent Retreat - " I will seek good things for you "
Come and join this year's Advent retreat. The retreat will begin on Friday evening and conclude on the First Sunday of Advent. You will have time for silence and prayer, spiritual input from one of the Sisters, and the opportunity to participate in the celebration of Mass and the Divine Office with the community.
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/11/28/advent-retreat-2025

Saturday 29 November 12 noon
Central London: International Day for Palestine
Details to follow

Sunday 30 November 1pm
Scotland: Dignity Not Detention - St Andrew's Day Solidarity Gathering
Outside Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre, Strathaven
Contact: www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk/

DECEMBER

Monday 1 December 7.30pm
Online: Christ Among the Ruins: Finding Light in Gaza's Darkness
A live webinar and conversation of faith, witness, and action, organised by the National Justice and Peace Network and Pax Christi England and Wales. All welcome.
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoE6kz4JK3O0v02uVTlvQ8fsrXeqTB4JnGXatkcJCOhyVzxQ/viewform

Tuesday 2 December Webinar at 7pm
Online: Advancing Nonviolence
With Nicholas Paz, Chairperson of the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative at Pax Christi International.
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/TH6ToeP5TPSryA16iT1pew

Wednesday, 3 December - Friday, 5 December
Twickenham: Gaudium et Spes at 60: Social Justice and Catholic Education
St Mary's University, in association with Caritas Social Action Network, is holding a special conference that will be dedicated to exploring the ongoing relevance of 'Gaudium et Spes'. This conference will explore the theology, legacy, and influence of Gaudium et Spes. It will draw out the way it committed the whole Church to social justice, and part and parcel of this is the centrality of Catholic education and the provision of Catholic schools.
Register at: https://estore.stmarys.ac.uk/product-catalogue/conferences-events/institute-of-theology-conferences/gaudium-et-spes-at-60-social-justice-and-catholic-education-3rd-5th-december-2025

Thursday 4 December, 7pm - 8.30pm
London: Youth 2000 Holy Hour
At Holy Trinity Church, Brook Green, W6 7BL.
with a pub social afterwards.
The Holy Hour will be the first Thursday of every month.

Thursday 4 December 8pm
Spiritual Classics Online Book Club
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53365

5-7/8 December
Boarbank Hall: Hope in Health
For all who support or care for anyone who is sick, professionals and others. For further information or to book please contact Sr Margaret Atkins: margaret@boarbankhall.org.uk Tel: 015395 32288

Saturday 6 December, 3pm
London: World Aids Day Mass - Journeying Together for an HIV-free World
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 3AH
Celebrant Canon Pat Browne. CAPS Patron Cardinal Timothy Radclife OP will give the homily.

Wednesday 10 December
Stroud: Quiet Day
We invite you to spend some time in prayer and reflection in our monastery.
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/10dec

Thursday 11 December 8pm
Spiritual Classics Online Book Club (last one of the year)
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53365

Friday 12 December 12.15pm
Birmingham: Mass for Life at St Chad's Cathedral
Supporters welcome from all faiths and none
Celebrant: Archbishop Bernard Longley

Monday 15 December 12.30pm
Home Office Monthly Vigil for Refugees
Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF

Monday 15 December, 4pm
Online: Looking ahead with Hope
A moment of Advent formation and reflection for those with a heart for young people, post-COP30 and pre-Christmas.
The FCJ Centre for Spirituality and EcoJustice and the Columbans invite teachers, youth ministers, chaplains, parents and others concerned for our young people and their futures, for a time of input, prayer and reflection. Together we will look back at the UN climate meeting in Brazil, and forward to the coming of Christ, source of our hope, at Christmas.
Register at https://bit.ly/LookingAheadWithHOPE

Sunday 21 December 3.30pm
Worth Abbey Pilgrims Advent Carol Service
In the Abbey Church. Celebrate the joy and hope of Advent with a beautiful blend of traditional and contemporary carols performed by the Worth Abbey Choir. After the service, festive refreshments will be served in the Narthex. Families are warmly welcomed.

Monday, 22 December 2025 - Friday, 2 January 2026
Stroud: Christmas 2025 at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
We welcome you to spend Christmas in our monastery where you can celebrate the liturgy with the community and enjoy the fellowship of other Christians. Together, we worship the Christ child and contemplate the mystery of the incarnation.
See: www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/1/29/quiet-day-wed-29th-january-2025

2026

JANUARY

January - 2 March
Threads through the Bible | Creation + Cross + Revelation
TBC BATH ABBEY + ST MICHAELS + ST SWITHENS

9-11 January
Northampton: Annual Conference of Christians Aware - 'Listening to Minorities'
Website: www.christiansaware.co.uk

Thursday 15 January 8pm
Spiritual Classics Online Book Club (first one of the new year)
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53365

FEBRUARY

2 February 2026
London: Catholic Union Pub Talk in London with the Mizen Foundation on Forgiveness, Peace and Hope.
Booking at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/catholic-union-pub-talk-forgiveness-peace-hope-tickets-1974650924070?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tuesday 3 February
Stroud: Quiet Day at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
We invite you to spend some time in prayer and reflection in our monastery.
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/1/29/quiet-day-19th-jun-2025-4dfg2

Friday - Sunday 20 - 22 February
Stroud: Lent Retreat 2026
Enter more deeply into the joyful season of Lent with this weekend retreat, led by Sisters of the community. There will be the opportunity to participate in the Divine Office with the community and time set aside to reflect and pray. www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2024/2/16/lent-retreat-9wwb9

MARCH

Thursday, 5 March
Stroud: Quiet Day at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
Come and find rest in the Lord's love and mercy.
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/1/29/quiet-day-19th-jun-2025-4dfg2-5j6zn

Monday 9 March
Examining Nostra Aetate with Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald
At St Mary's University
See: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-journey-into-hope-examining-nostra-aetate-tickets-1513226123069?aff=oddtdtcreator

APRIL

Wednesday, 22 April
Stroud: Quiet Day at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
A quiet time and a peaceful space, the Lord has prepared for you…
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/1/29/quiet-day-19th-jun-2025-4dfg2-5j6zn-m5z4b

MAY

Monday 4 May
Ayelsford: 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-2026/

9 May - 29 June
Chester: Threads through the Bible | Creation + Cross + Revelation
CHESTER CATHEDRAL

Wednesday, 13 May
Stroud: Quiet Day at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
Be still and know that I am God
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/1/29/quiet-day-19th-jun-2025-4dfg2-5j6zn-m5z4b-ndg43-k5s2h

Friday - Sunday 15-17 May
Stroud: Prayer Live-in at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
I want to pray… but I don't know how and where to start… Come to the Monastery for this weekend to experience prayer in the Christian tradition. There will be talks given by members of the community and opportunities to pray together and alone. We invite you to enter into the rhythm of prayer that shapes every day in the monastery, and to take time to listen in silence "with the ear of your heart". See: www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/5/30/prayer-live-in-kk8mk

JUNE

JULY

4 July - 31 August
Threads through the Bible | Creation + Cross + Revelation
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL

24 - 26 July 2026
NJPN Conference at Swanwick.
contact admin@justice-and-peace.org.uk for information

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 5th September
London: March for Life
Details to follow. This event promises to be the biggest March for Life UK ever.