Progress of the work towards the Synod on Synodality
By Fionnuala Frances “Enlarge the space of your tent, extend the curtains of your home, do not hold back! Lengthen your ropes, make your tent pegs firm“ (Isaiah 54:2) The…
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St Cassian’s Centre, Kintbury seeks a new Damian Lundy Song to celebrate its 50th Anniversary
St Cassian’s, Kintbury, the Lasallian youth retreat centre, is preparing to celebrate 50 years of ministry to young people from across Britain and beyond. As part of the festivities they…
Bishops issue pastoral reflection on gender
CBCEW The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have issued a pastoral reflection on gender, highlighting the teaching of the Church but stressing that accompanying those struggling with gender dysphoria…
Christian leaders oppose moves to “criminalise” rough sleeping
Clergy from the West End of London have voiced concerns about proposed changes to the Vagrancy Act, which they fear risk “criminalising and jailing” rough sleepers. The cross-denomination group of…
Bishops’ Conference department welcomes Vatican declaration on Human Dignity
Two bishop members of the Department for Social Justice at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales have welcomed the Vatican declaration on human dignity Dignitas infinita released by…
Professor Jim McManus appointed new Chair of Prison Advice and Care Trust
Pact is the national Catholic charity providing support to people in prison and their children and families. Jim is the National Director of Health and Wellbeing at Public Health Wales…
Walking the Hathersage Pilgrim Ways – April
‘The Three Altars’ Way’ A small group of Pilgrims, walked a ‘trial’, ‘Three Altars Way’ pilgrimage in Easter Week 2024. The Catholic, ‘Hearts in Search of God’, pilgrimage project, was…
New chapter in the hospitality apostolate of Ampleforth Abbey
A new chapter was opened in the hospitality apostolate of Ampleforth Abbey when Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, travelled to the Benedictine monastery in North Yorkshire on 19 March…
Believing, not Belonging
Believing, not Belonging – A research into why Catholics no longer come to church: understanding ecclesial drift, estrangement and disaffiliation. The Believing, not Belonging research carried out during the summer of 2023, created…
Climate Prayer Vigil Lent 2024
A ‘No Faith in Fossil Fuels’ Prayer Vigil took place outside Parliament, day and night, from February 14th– 24th, the first 10 days of Lent. Christian Climate Action was the…
Walking the Padley Pilgrim Ways March
The Padley Chapel ‘standing stone’ Well it’s a stone and it’s standing. Beyond that, there isn’t any certainty about the origins and purpose of this stone.Early photographs of Padley Chapel…
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Looking Ahead
Mass for the Feast of St Benedict at Fountains Abbey
Time:12.00 Noon Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026Principal Celebrant: Rev Fr Stephen Webb, Parish Priest St Joseph, Batley Carr Entry is via The Visitor’s Centre where there is ample parking; a…
Rediscover the joy of knowing ourselves ‘Beloved by God’ – Online Retreat with the School for Synodality
The School for Synodality is pleased to announce a unique retreat day on 27th June 2026, held online and open to all those who wish to explore knowing ourselves ‘beloved by God’….
World Youth Day Seoul with the Northern Dioceses
1-10 August 2027 The highlights of World Youth Day are the celebrations attended by Pope Leo, such as the Papal welcome of the pilgrims, the Way of the Cross, the…
Upcoming Events and Retreats From the Ecological Conversion Group
In-person day retreat: Joy of Limits“Unless these things are appreciated artistically they are not appreciated at all.” G.K. Chesterton The retreat will be a day full of contemplation, talks, discussion,…
Carmelite Spirituality Events 2026
CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY SUMMIT 2026Contemplative Creativity & Human Flourishing10–11 July · Carmelite Priory, Oxford · Also onlineJoin thirteen international speakers — including Cardinal Anders Arborelius OCD, Dr Susan Muto, and Fr…
Women Together in Hallam
First meeting of Women Together in Hallam, at The Hallam Pastoral Centre Sheffield, on the 4th of July 2026 between 10 am and 12pm.
Dupuis Retreat and Conference Centre
St. Paul’s Convent 94 Selly Park Road B29 7LL Quiet Days of Prayer 2026 4th March, 1st April, 6th May, 3rd June 7th October, 4th November, 2nd December 10.30am –…
Oasis of Silence – St Hilda’s Priory in Whitby Retreat Programme 2026
The Gries Path contemplative retreat is given to serve our communion with Christ. This communion is more than spiritual, more than religious, and those of us who followed the 10…
Resources for Liturgy of the Word with Children
Equipes Notre-Dame (Teams of Our Lady) have provided a mini-ordo a listing of Sundays with dates, scripture, themes and additional calendar items. It is developed with Liturgy of the Word…
St Bede’s Pastoral Centre York
Offering a wide range of courses and retreats -available at St Bede’s or online-designed to support greater wholeness and fullness of life. To find more details go to https://www.stbedes.org.uk/whats-on/
