Forthcoming Events

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

2026

JUNE

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

16-28 June
Croydon: '50 Faces of the Holy Land' exhibition
At Croydon Minster
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55155

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.

Now to 5 July Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, last admission 4pm.
York: Arma Christi on public display at Bar Convent
The most spectacular Arma Christi medieval prayer scroll in the world for the last time until 2027. Of the 11 scrolls that have survived the Reformation, the Bar Convent Arma Christi is the best preserved and the only example to have responses, which gives new insight into how experts previously thought the scrolls were used. This will be on display alongside the convent's fascinating medieval collection.

Friday, 26 June 4pm onwards
USA: Border Mass 250 with US Catholic Bishops
A binational gathering of faith, solidarity, and recognition of the contributions of immigrants in the context of the 250th anniversary of the United States
4pm Pastoral conversation with bishops. 5pm Mass. 6.15pm Rosary & Procession into Nogales, Mexico

June 26 - 28
Stroud: The Midsummer Martyrs
Exploring the lives of the martyrs through art; how the witness of their faith touches our lives through the creativity and masterpieces of the artists and how they can help us to live a holy life in the midst of today's society, led by Amina Wright who is an art lecturer and curator of historic art collections and has an MA in Christianity and the Arts from King's College London.
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2026/6/26/the-midsummer-martyrs

Saturday 27 June 7.30pm
London: Jesuit Young Adult Ministries present YAM 2026 Concert
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street, W1K3AH

Saturday 27 June
Canada: Centenary Mass and celebration at the Martyrs Shrine, Midland Ontario
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55256

Saturday 27 June 12noon - 4pm BST (GMT + 1)
The Beloved online retreat
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55289

Sunday 28 June
National Pilgrimage to Holywell
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55122

Sunday, 28 June 5.30pm
Westminster LGBT+ Mass
Farm Street Jesuit Church, 114 Mount Street London W1K 3AH
After Mass refreshments in the Arrupe Hall, 114 Mount Street, W1K3HA

Monday 29 June 10.30am - 5pm.
Religion Media Festival at Methodist Central Hall
Organised by the Religion Media Centre, speakers include the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, the Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, Imam Qari Asim, Zöe Franklin MP, Prof Sir John Curtice, Rev Dr Kathryn Pritchard and Daisy Scalchi. Featuring interviews, panel discussions and lively debates, the festival captures stories and issues from the world of religion which are making the news, providing new ideas and new contacts.
See the full programme with link for booking tickets: https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/events/religion-media-festival-2026/

Tuesday 30 June, 3-4pm
Margaret Beaufort Institute (MBIT) Online Open Afternoon
This short event will outline some of the postgraduate and research degrees that you might like to study with us, all available as part-time distance-learning programmes.
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55302

JULY

Thursday 2 July 8pm
London: Summer Concert with the Aeolian Sinfonia of North London.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church Hall, Kentish Town, London NW5 2XT
Hérold: Zampa Overture, Brahms: Symphony No 2
Elizabeth Ann Binks, leaderKeith Bramich and Charlotte Harber, conductors
Free entrance. Light refreshments included. Retiring collection in aid of Sanktus (sanktus.org)

Thursday 2 July 5pm to 9pm
Liverpool: Inter-faith Walk
The event will take place in the L8 area of Liverpool, with participants visiting St Philip Neri Catholic Church, St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, the Princes Road Synagogue, and finishing at the Al Rahma Mosque, where we will share a meal together.
Community event bringing together people of different faiths, as well as those with no faith affiliation, to learn about one another's traditions, build relationships, and strengthen community cohesion.

Saturday 4 July from 11 am until 1 pm
The Holy Land: Gift or Entitlement? Talk at Gidea Park
For decades the struggle over the Land has led to conflict in the Middle East. How should believers interpret the biblical texts related to the Land? Fr John Deehan, is a Scripture scholar, who taught for many years at Allen Hall Seminary
At Christ the Eternal High Priest Catholic Church, Gidea Park, RM2 6DH. Admission free. Coffee from 10.30. Break for lunch. The event will also be available via live stream on www.whatgoodnews.org

Saturday 4 July, 2pm
York: Journey to Calvary at the Bar Convent
The Bar Convent Garden will become a stage for Journey to Calvary: Play no. 34. Jesus must carry his cross to the place of crucifixion, in response to the Arma Christi scroll. Uniquely amongst the shows, Journey to Calvary does not include a waggon. This is because of the fundamentally processional nature of the play. This is a free play that will run for approx. 20 minutes, some seating will be provided. Food and drink can be purchased at the Bar Convent Café, discount to the exhibition is available for those who attend. Find out more details on the festival here: www.yorkmysteryplays.co.uk/the-2026-festival/

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

6-19 July
St Benedict Week and AWAKEN! Study Days
Study Days: In person, Norwich (linked to the exhibition)
Online programme: Talks, reflections, blogs, and Daily Offices
Open to lay people, clergy, and religious
Further information and to book: St Benedict Week 2026 see: www.lcsb.uk/st-benedict-week
See also: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55241

Saturday 11 July 10am - 4pm
London: 'EcoTheology: An Introduction' to explore, discuss and build hope together.
FCJ Centre for Spirituality and EcoJustice, London (9 mins from Euston station) All Welcome!
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/threeworkshops

Friday, 17 July 7-8pm
London: Misteri d'Elx
At St Etheldreda's RC Church, Farringdon
RSVP by 10th July 2026: beatriz.gago@cervantes.es

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!

July 24-26
'One heart, one voice' - National Network of Pastoral Musicians Conference
At Highgate House Northampton NN6
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54773

24 - 26 July 2026
NJPN Conference at Swanwick
contact admin@justice-and-peace.org.uk for information
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54644

24 - 27 July
We Believe - in the historic and beautiful setting of St Mary's College, Oscott
An unmissable opportunity to discover the traditions and charisms that flow through the Church, to grow in authentic community, and to encounter the transforming love of God. For more information and to register see: www.webelievefestival.com/

AUGUST

Saturday 1 August 12.30pm
London: 120th Anniversary Celebration of the Catholic Women's League
This is where Margaret Fletcher founder of the CWL was received into the Catholic Church.

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

SEPTEMBER

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

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

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

OCTOBER

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

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

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