Forthcoming Events

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

2025

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 18 September 7.30pm
NJPN Zoom: Throwing Open the Doors to Children Living in Poverty in the UK'
contact admin@justice-and-peace.org.uk

Thursday 18 September
SCIAF Season of Creation: Laudato Si' Schools - Seeds of Hope
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53015

Friday 19 September
Catholic in Fundraising Conference.
Jubilee Year Conference just outside Rome, for more details please contact catholicsinfundraising@gmail.com

Friday, 19 September 2pm
London: Catholic History Walk
Meet on the steps of St Patrick's Church, Soho Square. Nearest tube: Tottenham Park Road.
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53276

Saturday 20 - Friday 26 September
World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53279

Saturday 20 September 10.30am to 11.45am
West Byfleet: Talk From Godalming to Burkina Faso
A Morning of Hope and Inspiration at Our Lady Help of Christians Roman Catholic Church in West Byfleet.
Presented by Guildford & District Knights of St Columba
The featured speaker is Gillie Nicholls-Penny, founder of the Godalming-based charity Les Amis Burkina Faso (Friends of Burkina Faso). Tickets are £5 per person, £12 for groups of three, and only £1 for the under 25s. All proceeds will support Les Amis Burkina Faso and their ongoing work in West Africa. Advance booking is highly recommended through TicketSource (search "Burkina Faso"): www.ticketsource.co.uk/guildford-district-knights

Saturday 20 September 2-4.30pm
Celebrating 40 years of Doing Hope
St John's Waterloo, London SE1 8TY
Register now: https://app.donorfy.com/form/M1ZI3YVCZ8/40Waterloo

Saturday 20 September
London: Billy Bragg to host major benefit concert for Gaza
At O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53024

Saturday 20 September 10.30-11.45am
West Byfleet: Inspiring Talk - Burkina Faso & the Knights of St Columba
At Our Lady Help of Christians RC Church, West Byfleet. Hear Gillie Nicholls-Penny share the charity work of Les Amis Burkina Faso. Tickets £5 via ticketsource.co.uk. Hosted by the Guildford Knights of St Columba.

Sunday 21 September, 4-5pm,
London: Shakespeare scholar and author Clare Asquith Countess of Oxford and Asquith,
Author of 'Shadowplay: The Hidden Beliefs and Coded Politics of William Shakespeare', will speak on the Bard's use of the widespread double language generated by political censorship. At St Mary's Church, 4 Holly Walk, Hampstead, London NW3 6QU
Please email the Parish Administrator at hampstead@rcdow.org.uk to book your free space to attend.

Thursday 25 September
SCIAF Season of Creation: Eco-Congregations ~ Communities of Hope
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53015

25 September - 3 November
GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL: Threads through the Bible | Creation + Cross + Revelation
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/50426

Thursday 25 September 7.30pm to 9.15pm
St Augustine Abbey Chilworth hosts Mysteries of the Metaphysicals
A Poetry Evening will celebrate the timeless works of metaphysical poets John Donne and George Herbert. Led by Peter Thompson, Dr Jo Russell, and Sheila Longman, the evening will explore how poetry expresses faith, doubt, and devotion. In the peaceful Assisi Room, with free parking and refreshments included. Tickets are £10 via www.ticketsource.co.uk. All proceeds support the Abbey Church organ conservation.
St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR See: www.chilworthbenedictines.com

OCTOBER

Thursday 2 October, 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.

Saturday, 4 October 2025, at 12.30
London: The St Francis Leprosy Guild 130th Annual Mass
In Westminster Cathedral, followed by their Assembly at The Windsor Castle, 23 Francis Street. All are warmly invited to attend. For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53170

4-10 October
Boarbank Hall: Celebrating Creation
Time to explore how to live out Laudato Si' fully in our personal lives and within the Church. Talks, discussions, art, liturgy, gardening, walks. All welcome. For further information or to book please contact Sr Margaret Atkins: margaret@boarbankhall.org.uk Tel: 015395 32288

Saturday 11 October
Day for catechists from parishes in North London with Canon Shaun Lennard (Episcopal Vicar for North London)
at the Shrine of Our Lady of Willesden, NW10 9AX
For more information about these forthcoming Jubilee Days and details of how to book to attend, see: https://rcdow.org.uk/evangelisation/jubilee-days-for-catechists-2025/

Saturday 11 October
Southwark: Talk with Hodge the Cat
Book HERE

Tuesday 14 October
"A Decade of Laudato Si': Lessons, Impact and the Road Ahead for the Christian Community
To mark the tenth anniversary of the publication of Laudato Si', the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales are holding an event with the Church of England and Methodist Church at Methodist Central Hall, Manchester. The event will be opened by the Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham. Speakers: Bishop John Arnold, Rev Grace Thomas and Rev Ian Rutherford Booking is essential at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-decade-of-laudato-si-lessons-impact-and-the-road-ahead-tickets-1664309918769?aff=oddtdtcreator "

Saturday 18 October
Day for catechists from parishes in Central and East London with Bishop Nicholas Hudson
at St Mary and St Joseph, Poplar, E14 6EZ
For more information about these forthcoming Jubilee Days and details of how to book to attend, see: https://rcdow.org.uk/evangelisation/jubilee-days-for-catechists-2025/

Monday, 20 October 6pm
UK launch of the International Catholic Association of Therapy & Coaching (ICATC)
at the London Jesuit Centre.
This special evening will bring together clergy, therapists, coaches, and scholars to explore how Catholic anthropology can inform and enrich therapeutic and coaching practice. Expect keynote speakers, meaningful dialogue, and a shared vision for healing rooted in faith and care. Tickets can be reserved HERE All are welcome!

24-26/27 October
Boarbank Hall: Magnificat!
Follow up to Our Lady in Latin, exploring the Latin and the music of the canticles from the birth narratives in St Luke. For those who know just a little Latin! For further information or to book please contact Sr Margaret Atkins: margaret@boarbankhall.org.ukTel: 015395 32288

28 October
London: Celebrating Nostra Aetate
At Farm Street Church
See: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-journey-into-hope-celebrating-nostra-aetate-tickets-1512586148889?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thursday 30 October
NJPN Evening event via Zoom - Post Conference Catch Up
Details at: www.justice-and-peace.org.uk/

30 October - 2 September
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

NOVEMBER

4-6 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 6 November, 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.

11-13 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

Saturday 15 November
Day for catechists from parishes in Hertfordshire with Bishop Paul McAleenan
at Our Lady Queen of Apostles, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3TP
For more information about these forthcoming Jubilee Days and details of how to book to attend, see: https://rcdow.org.uk/evangelisation/jubilee-days-for-catechists-2025/

18-20 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

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

DECEMBER

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.

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

2026

JANUARY

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

MARCH

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

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

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