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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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…
SVP launch their Young Vincentians Lenten campaign with a group of Mini Vinnies from St Anthony’s School in Watford
St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales) launched their school’s campaign for Lent 2024 called Make Poverty a Priority, alongside a group of Mini Vinnies from St Anthony’s Catholic…
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Looking Ahead
A Vincentian Vision for the Future Conference – Working with Prisons
Join us on 10 October 2026 at St Michael’s, Wombwell, Barnsley, for a day focused on supporting prisoners, ex-offenders and their families. The conference will celebrate the growth of prison…
Advent Retreat at the Bernardines of Esquermes
As Advent approaches, the Bernardines of Esquermes invite you to take time away from the busyness of everyday life and prepare for Christmas through prayer, silence and reflection. The Bernardines…
Our Lady Of Doncaster Day of Prayer
Day of Prayer at the Shrine of Our Lady of Doncaster, Saturday 24th October 2026 There is wonderful day planned for a very special Diocesan Day of Prayer at the…
The Catholic Medical Association (UK) is seeking to raise awareness of its work among parish communities and chaplaincies across the country.
To support this initiative, the Association has produced a promotional poster for display on parish and chaplaincy noticeboards. We would be grateful if you could help share this information by…
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,…
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…
