Forthcoming Events

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

JANUARY

Ongoing: Mary Ward For Saint!
Sign the petition to have Mary Ward declared a Saint!
https://barconvent.co.uk/events/sign-the-petition-marywardforsaint/

Now to Friday 13 February 2026
London: 'The Inner Light', an exhibition of sacred art by Dr Irina Bradley, Alastair Dunstan, Yusef Hourani, and Gabriel Lewis Along with some promising art students.
The exhibition is displayed in the Ground Floor Gallery at 114 Mount Street. W1K 3AH. Opening times are:
Monday to Friday: 10:30 - 18:30 Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00
All most welcome. Do come along for this inspiring visual feast for the eyes and soul.

Until 14 March: Becoming One Exhibition
York: Special exhibition marking the momentous coming together of the two branches of Mary Ward's global family:
the Congregation of Jesus and the IBVM (Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary). Included in admission to the exhibition.
At the Bar Convent.

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

Saturday 31 January 11am
York Residents Festival - Mary Ward
Throughout the day: 50p exhibition entry
oin us for a Q&A with Sydney Thorne, author of Mary Ward: The First Sister of Feminism and Hannah Wilkinson, co-host of the podcast Two Girls One Book, for a compelling discussion delving into this local woman's extraordinary life. No booking required. Free.

Saturday 31 January 11am
London: Mass for Consecrated Life
Westminster Cathedral.

Saturday 31 January, 12.30
London: National March for Palestine
Christians for Palestine will be meeting for prayers at St George's Church, Bloomsbury Way, WC1A 2SA, for prayers at 12:30pm before joining the march.

FEBRUARY

Monday 2 February 1.15
London: Celebration for Feast of St Brigid
For details see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54146

Monday 2 February
London: Catholic Union Pub Talk in London with the Mizen Foundation on Forgiveness, Peace and Hope.
Booking at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/catholic-union-pub-talk-forgiveness-peace-hope-tickets-1974650924070?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tuesday 3 February
Stroud: Quiet Day at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
We invite you to spend some time in prayer and reflection in our monastery.
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/1/29/quiet-day-19th-jun-2025-4dfg2

Tuesday 3 February 6.30pm
London: Gary Younge at St Martin in the Fields
One of Britain's leading experts on race in America, will discuss his new book Pigeonholed a powerful reflection on race, racism and creativity in the UK today. In the first of several conversations marking the 250th anniversary of America Independence, the writer and journalist analyses the state of the union and the question of race in USA 2026.SPrice: £15 for in person tickets. £10 for online tickets Ticket Link: www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/the-conversation/ Box Office: 020 7766 1100 BoxOffice@smitf.org

Thursday 5 February 7.30pm
Shining a Light on Racism in England online
Hosted by the NJPN network
For more information and to register see: www.justice-and-peace.org.uk/meetings/shining-a-light-on-racism-in-england/

Friday 5 February 5.30pm
London: Thanksgiving Mass for Cardinal Nichols
Westminster Cathedral

Sunday 7 February 2pm
London: Lourdes Mass for the Sick
Westminster Cathedral

Tuesday 10 February 6.30-8.30
London: Armistead Maupin at St Martin in the Fields
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his legendary book Tales of the City the first book (and later a TV series) that addressed homophobia and transphobia with wit and compassion, helping to dismantle barriers and bring the LGBTQ+ experience into mainstream dialogue. The character of Anna Madrigal, the transgender landlady, was an early trans icon in popular fiction. The series provided millions of mainstream readers their first exposure to gay and straight characters coexisting as equals, dealing with universal themes of love, loneliness, and friendship. Named as one of the BBC's 100 Most Inspiring Novels, a PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick and Britain's favourite gay/lesbian novel from The Big Gay Read. Following on from the talk, The Conversation will also host a unique supper with the author and a signed copy of Maupin's memoir Logical Family.
Price: £15 for in person tickets. £10 for online tickets Ticket Link: www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/the-conversation/
Box Office: 020 7766 1100 BoxOffice@smitf.org

Friday 13 February 2pm
London Walk through Southwark
Meet at St George's Cathedral, We take a look at the Cathedral, then walk along the Lambeth Road to Lambeth Palace and learn its history. As we go along, we will see the site of the old chapel where St John Henry Newman once preached, Imperial War Museum, the home of Captain Bligh of the Bounty, and more. No need to book - just turn up! We suggest a donation of £5

Friday 13 February 5.30pm
London: Vespers on the Eve of the Installation of Archbishop-Elect Richard Moth
Westminster Cathedral

Saturday 14 February
London: Installation of Archbishop-Elect Richard Moth
Westminster Cathedral

Saturday 14 February 2026, 10.30 am-12.20 pm
St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
Exploring "The God who is love" (£10 per person, advance booking essential via www.ticketsource.co.uk).
St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR www.chilworthbenedictines.com

Monday 16 February 12.30
London: Home Office vigil
2 Marsham Street SW1P 4DF

Tuesday 17 February
'Walking in Mercy' online retreat with Caroline Thompson
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54122

Ash Wednesday 18 February
Leeds, Liverpool and London Pax Christi groups will be holding peace vigils
Visit www.paxchristi.org.uk/calendar/ for details or more events around the UK

Friday - Sunday 20 - 22 February
Stroud: Lent Retreat 2026
Enter more deeply into the joyful season of Lent with this weekend retreat, led by Sisters of the community. There will be the opportunity to participate in the Divine Office with the community and time set aside to reflect and pray. www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2024/2/16/lent-retreat-9wwb9

21 February 2.30pm
London: Rite of Election
Westminster Cathedral

Saturday 21 February 2026, 10.30 am-4.10pm,
St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
Visitors are welcome to join the monks for a day of worship and prayer
a free event centred on guided prayer, silence and community in the Abbey Church.
St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR www.chilworthbenedictines.com

Tuesday 24 February 6.30-8.30pm
London: Sarah Churchwell at St Martin in the Fields
She will be discussing her Smithsonian book of the year, Behold, America: A History of America First and the American Dream, which overturns everything we thought we knew about the American dream, America First and the battle for the identity of modern America. Price: £15 for in person tickets. £10 for online tickets Ticket Link: www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/the-conversation/
Box Office: 020 7766 1100 BoxOffice@smitf.org

Saturday 28 February
St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth insights into Indigenous traditions
(£10 per person per session or £25 for three people: book at via www.ticketsource.co.uk)
St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR www.chilworthbenedictines.com

MARCH

Thursday, 5 March
Stroud: Quiet Day at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
Come and find rest in the Lord's love and mercy.
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/1/29/quiet-day-19th-jun-2025-4dfg2-5j6zn

Thursday 5 March. 1pm-1:30pm: Who is Mary Ward?
York: Free talk with Dr Hannah Thomas. No booking required. Part of York International
Women's Week. www.yorkwomen.org.uk

Monday 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

Tuesday 10 March 6.30-8.30 :
London: Carole Cadwalladr at St Martin in the Fields
Analysing the opaque and unaccountable Silicon Valley companies that are accelerating the global axis of autocracy in the How to Survive The Broligarchy Substack. Price: £15 for in person tickets. £10 for online tickets. Ticket Link: www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/the-conversation/ Box Office: 020 7766 1100 BoxOffice@smitf.org

Monday 16 March 12.30
London: Home Office vigil
2 Marsham Street SW1P 4DF

Monday 16 March 6pm
Webinar: Does Science Pose a Threat to Today's Catholicism?
Chaired by Catherine Pepinster, with Revd Dr Gareth Leyshon, Astrophysicist, Catholic Priest of the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia and parish priest of the four churches comprising Our Lady of the Valleys. Please email info@catholicunion.org.uk and a zoom link will be provided. Booking is essential.

Friday 20 March 2026, 7.30pm
St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth - Every photograph tells The Great Gatsby story
A cultural evening with images, music and narrative on F Scott Fitzgerald (£10 early bird if booked by 20 February, then £15): Advance booking essential via www.ticketsource.co.uk
St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR www.chilworthbenedictines.com

Saturday 21 March 11am -2.30pm
Leicester: All Kinds of Catholic podcast community - in-person gathering!
The Frassati Centre,Come and share in the conversation.
https://tinyurl.com/29ebafuc
Any questions? Theresa@kindsofcatholic.co.uk

Wednesday 25 March
Birmingham: Born for This - 30th Anniversary Production
For more information and to book tickets, see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54165

Saturday 28 March 2026, 10 am-12 noon
St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth insights into Indigenous traditions
(£10 per person per session or £25 for three people: book at via www.ticketsource.co.uk)
St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR www.chilworthbenedictines.com

APRIL

Monday 20 April 12.30
London: Home Office vigil
2 Marsham Street SW1P 4DF

MAY

Monday 4 May
Ayelsford: Annual Rally for Southwark Altar Servers
at The Friars, Aylesford Priory, Kent.
All are most welcome to attend, including anyone who wishes to 'Come and See', to learn more about serving in their parish.
For further details please visit: https://rcaos.org.uk/news-events/events/guild-of-st-stephen-altar-servers-rally-2026/

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

Wednesday, 13 May
Stroud: Quiet Day at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
Be still and know that I am God
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/1/29/quiet-day-19th-jun-2025-4dfg2-5j6zn-m5z4b-ndg43-k5s2h

Friday - Sunday 15-17 May
Stroud: Prayer Live-in at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
I want to pray… but I don't know how and where to start… Come to the Monastery for this weekend to experience prayer in the Christian tradition. There will be talks given by members of the community and opportunities to pray together and alone. We invite you to enter into the rhythm of prayer that shapes every day in the monastery, and to take time to listen in silence "with the ear of your heart". See: www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/5/30/prayer-live-in-kk8mk

JUNE

Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14
Stroud: Tools for The Journey Towards God, Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
Jesus offers us tools to help us make our journey towards God lighter and easier. Join us this weekend as Fr Gerard Magee shares his exploration on Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline and Abandonment.
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2026/6/12/tools-for-the-journey-towards-god

Tuesday, 16 June
Stroud: Quiet Day
Inviting you to spend some time with God through prayer and reflection at Monastery or Our Lady and St. Bernard
See: www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/1/29/quiet-day-19th-jun-2025-4dfg2-5j6zn-m5z4b-ndg43-k5s2h

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

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

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

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

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER