Forthcoming Events

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

2026

AUGUST

Wednesdays to Saturdays 1 July 2026 to January 2027 from 9- 9.50pm.
Luminiscence at Westminster Cathedral
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55356

19 June- 29 August Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, last admission 4pm.
York Exhibition at the Bar Convent: Women in the Mystery Plays
A fascinating exploration of women in the Mystery Plays, past and present-revealing hidden stories, voices and contributions across the years. The exhibition is also a response to the Bar Convent's medieval collections and significance as a driving force for equality both historically and in the present day.

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

Monday 20 July- 5 September
York: Summer at the Bar Convent
In celebration of the York Mystery Plays Festival, enjoy a summer of creativity at the Bar Convent. Visit the new display Women of the Mystery Plays and take inspiration from the creatives past and present who have worked on these spectacular medieval historic plays. Find children's costume to try on, and explore the beautiful colours of the medieval Arma Christi, alongside the stunning objects throughout the exhibition, to create your own artwork. Step into our beautiful garden where you will find easels and art materials to capture the nature that surrounds you. Don't forget to visit our café with seating in the garden and a children's menu available. All ages and abilities welcome!

Wednesday 5 August, all day.
Birmingham: St Chad's Cathedral, B4 6EU
Hiroshima Memorial Exhibition

Thursday 6 August, 6 - 7pm
Coventry Cathedral: Hiroshima Day service with speaker Sophie Bolt from CND
Reserve your free ticket at: 'Eventbrite Hiroshima Day 2026 Coventry Cathedral'
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hiroshima-day-2026-coventry-cathedral-6th-august-tickets-1986992028646

Thursday 6 August, 8.15am
Abingdon: Hiroshima Day vigil in the centre of Abingdon

Thursday 6 August, 7pm
Abingdon: St Ethelwold's Garden, 30 East St Helen St, OX14 5EB
Hiroshima Memorial Ceremony, followed by lantern floating.

Thursday 6 August 10.30am
Liverpool Hiroshima Day St John's Gardens
Led by Merseyside CND with the Lord Mayor

Thursday 6 August, 11am - 1pm
London: Vigil for Hiroshima Day.
Outside Westminster Cathedral.

7-15 August
Edinburgh: Gaudi at the Edinburgh Fringe
in the Space, Haldane Theatre, Surgeon's Hall.
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55198

7-9 August
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 8 - Saturday 15 August
Catholic People's Week at Kintbury, West Berkshire.
Food for Mind, Body & Soul; the Wider Determinants of Health - an all age, pay what you can event
For more information or to book, go to www.catholicpeoplesweeks.org

Sunday 9 August, 3pm
St. Alban's Cathedral, next to the Peace Pillar in Sumpter Yard.
15 - 20 minute prayers for peace with the ringing of the Cathedral bells.

Sunday 9 August, gather at 10.30 am for a start at 11am
Leeds: Annual commemoration of 1945 atomic bombings. Music, poetry and speakers.
Park Sq, Leeds, LS1 2ND (south side of the Headrow near Leeds Town Hall)

Sunday 9 August 2pm.
Liverpool: Commemoration of Nagasaki atomic bombing
St Luke's, Leece Street
Commemoration of Nagasaki atomic bombing
Led by Merseyside Pax Christi

Sunday 9 August, 4pm
London: Service commemorating the life and witness of Franz Jägerstätter.
At Church of our Most Holy Redeemer, Cheyne Row, SW3 5HS
Followed by interfaith walk to the Peace Pagoda in Battersea Park.

Monday 10 August 7pm
Online - Peace and Justice Project to discuss 'The Housing Crisis: How We Can Fix Britain's Broken System'
The panel of speakers will be announced in the coming days. In the meantime, please register on the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mPseYcvxQE-gxn_hjsaOCA?

Thursday 27 August 6.30 for 7pm
London: Farm Street Film Club to show 'Ignatio de Loyola, soldier, sinner, saint'
... if you could hear the voice of God, would you keep it a secret?'

SEPTEMBER

Tuesday 1 September 8pm
Jubilee Garden Project Webinar Launch
The 'Jubilee Garden Project' is an invitation to use physical space to heal, transform and renew. The project has three patrons to help us to engage in the rebuilding of our relationship with God, with neighbours and with the earth; Mary, Lazarus and Martha, representing the three theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. Join us in celebration of the launch of the project in partnership with 'The God Who Speaks', of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. All are welcome.
Register here: https://jubileegarden.org/launch/

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

Sunday 6 September 1.30pm
Catenians Annual Public Speaking Competition National Final
at the Manchester Conference Centre, Pendulum Hotel , Sackville Street.

6 to 13 September 2026
Ipswich to host weeklong Eucharistic Congress
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54813

Thursday 10 September, 1pm and 7pm
Jubilee Garden Project: Preparing the Ground
Following the launch webinar (1 September), there will be two online group sessions (the same format will be repeated at 1pm and 7pm). This will be an opportunity for anyone to help build a more detailed picture of what a 'Jubilee Garden' could look like in a parish, home, religious community or school setting. There will be breakout rooms for each of the different settings. All are welcome.
Register here: https://jubileegarden.org/workingparty/

Sunday 13 - Sunday 20 September
CPW Augustine Camino
Rochester to Ramsgate, Kent. The Augustine Camino - adult only pilgrimage event (walking up to 13 miles each day)
For more information or to book, go to: www.catholicpeoplesweeks.org

Friday 18 September 7.30pm-9pm
Public Talk at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR
The Laurel and the Lantern: A Reflective Journey Through Britain's Poets Laureate will examine how writers from Wordsworth and Tennyson to Betjeman, Ted Hughes, Carol Ann Duffy and Simon Armitage have captured the spirit, struggles, beauty and aspirations of their age. Presented by Rt Rev Dom Paulinus Greenwood OSB, Dr Jo Russell and Sheila Longman, the evening will combine poetry, literary insight and reflection in the peaceful surroundings of the Benedictine monastery's Assisi Room.
Advance booking is essential. Tickets are available via www.TicketSource.com by searching 'Chilworth Abbey' or at: www.ticketsource.com/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth
Early bird tickets available until 4 September at £12 per person or £10 each for groups of three. A small booking fee applies. All proceeds support the monastery.

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 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

OCTOBER

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

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

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/

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

NOVEMBER

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.

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

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