Forthcoming Events

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

2025

JULY

3 July - 4 August
RIPON CATHEDRAL: Threads through the Bible Creation + Cross + Revelation
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/50426

Saturday 5 July 10.30am
London: Tibetan Festival celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday
Tibetan Peace Garden, London SE1 6HZ
There will be interfaith prayers, live performances, cultural displays and a vibrant atmosphere
Everyone is welcome - lets celebrate the remarkable life of the Dalai Lama and mark the Year of Compassion

Saturday 5 July 12 noon
London: Campaigners in Keir Starmer's constituency to march from Camden to Kentish Town
on 1st anniversary of Labour government. Meeting at 12noon at Mornington Crescent near Starmer's vacant constituency office, before ending with a rally in Kentish Town. Speakers include Holocaust survivor and local Camden activist Stephen Kapos and others concerned about the UK government supplying weapons and military support to Israel's war on Gaza and the West Bank alongside harsh welfare cuts at home.

Monday 7 July 6-8pm
London: Catholic Union Pub Talk UK prisons in crisis - What does Catholic Social Teaching offer?
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52317

Monday 7 July 7pm
Canterbury: Catholic Mass at Canterbury Cathedral for Feast of the Translation of St Thomas Becket
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52720

Wednesday 9 July
London: Mass Lobby of Parliament for the Climate
Organised by the Climate Coalition, CAFOD, Faith for the Climate and Westminster J&P among others. For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52707

Thursday 10 July 5pm
London: Catholic History Walk
Meet at main gate, St Mary's University, Waldegrave Road, TW1 4SX (station: Strawberry Hill). We will learn the story of St Mary's and walk along the river to Richmond, discovering the Orleans royal story and more.

Friday, Saturday Sunday 11, 12, 13 July
London: Vision - The Musical Story of Lourdes
At Holy Apostles, Pimlico . See: www.VisionTheMusical.com

Saturday 12 July
Jubilee Pilgrimage to St Edmunds College, Ware
Led by Cardinal Vincent Nichols
See: https://rcdow.org.uk/jubilee-2025/pilgrimage-to-ware/

Monday 21 July
Home Office Vigil
For refugees who have died trying to reach these shores - details to follow

25 - 27 July - 'A Just Peace' - Challenging the inevitability of violence.
NJPN Conference at Swanwick in Derbyshire.
Details at: www.justice-and-peace.org.uk/

AUGUST

7 August - 22 September
SHEFFIELD CATHEDRAL: Threads through the Bible | Creation + Cross + Revelation
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/50426

Thursday 14 August 2.30pm
London: Catholic History Walk
Meet at Church of the Most Precious Blood OMeara Street London SE1. We will learn the story of St Olaf and a Viking battle, and walk along the river to Shakespeare's rebuilt Globe Theatre.

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 6 September 10am to 12 noon,
St Augustine Abbey Chilworth hosts Discover Indigenous Spirituality - A Special Study Morning with Sheila Longman.
This session will explore sacred traditions from tribal cultures, including a moving documentary on the Māori and live reflections from Jeremy Marks on Native American spirituality. It's a chance to explore how diverse cultures connect with the divine. 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

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

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

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

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

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

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

2026 & 2027

Threads through the Bible | Creation + Cross + Revelation
TBC January - 2nd March - BATH ABBEY + ST MICHAELS + ST SWITHENS
9th May - 29th June - CHESTER CATHEDRAL
4th July - 31st August - LINCOLN CATHEDRAL