Forthcoming Events

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

2025

NOVEMBER

Now to 29 November Tuesdays and Thursdays 11-5; and Saturdays 1-6
London: 'Camden Flowers' - exhibition of portraits by Matthew Small
Camden Black British History Community Hub, 18 Malden Rd, London NW5 3HN.
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53647

Now to 23 November
London: The Art of Healing
Exhibition from Caritas Bakhita House
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53617

10-21 November
COP30 in Brazil
See: https://jesuitmissions.org.uk/campaign/jesuits-for-climate-justice-faith-in-action-at-cop30/

11-13 November
Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer, Argyll, Scotland: LIVINGwater Retreats
We are a House of Prayer and community walking in the footsteps of the early monastics, living a simple life of prayer and work, worship and service, adoration and mission, ministry to the Lord, and ministry to the world around us - all in the context of family and community life. Join in our weekly rhythms of prayer and worship and receive ministry and hospitality from our staff, community and missionaries. As a pilgrim visiting a pilgrim's inn or a wayfarer taking refuge in a monastery, we invite you to do as Jesus did and go 'into the mountains to pray.' Email us for more info at: mail@craiglodge.org Book online at www.craiglodge.org/events

Thursday 13 November 11am
London: Service for those who have died who have suffered homelessness
At St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53668

Thursday 13 November 8pm
Spiritual Classics Online Book Club
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53365

Saturday 15 November
Day for catechists from parishes in Hertfordshire with Bishop Paul McAleenan
at Our Lady Queen of Apostles, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3TP
For more information about these forthcoming Jubilee Days and details of how to book to attend, see: https://rcdow.org.uk/evangelisation/jubilee-days-for-catechists-2025/

Saturday 15 November
Global Day of Action for the Climate
Co-organised by a broad coalition of organisations and local groups, here in the UK the Global Day of Action will take place in central London and in other cities across the country including Manchester - Details about the day and location are still being finalized.
Sign up here to receive more information: cafod.org.uk/dayofaction

Saturday 15 November 10.30am - 12.20pm
Guildford: The Mystery of God (session 3: "The Divine Attributes")
Monthly faith formation series (based on Bishop Robert Barron's series) led by Fr John Seddon OSB.
Assisi Room, St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR
EARLY ADVANCE BOOKING is essential for all talks (limited capacity of 30) via www.ticketsource.co.uk (search 'Chilworth Abbey')

18-20 November
Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer, Argyll, Scotland: LIVINGwater Retreats
We are a House of Prayer and community walking in the footsteps of the early monastics, living a simple life of prayer and work, worship and service, adoration and mission, ministry to the Lord, and ministry to the world around us - all in the context of family and community life. Join in our weekly rhythms of prayer and worship and receive ministry and hospitality from our staff, community and missionaries. As a pilgrim visiting a pilgrim's inn or a wayfarer taking refuge in a monastery, we invite you to do as Jesus did and go 'into the mountains to pray.' Email us for more info at: mail@craiglodge.org Book online at www.craiglodge.org/events

Wednesday 19 November 6pm
Southwark: #RedWednesday Mass
At St George's Cathedral, Lambeth Rd, Southwark SE1 7HY.
There will be a gathering from 5.30pm - followed by refreshments after the Mass.

Thursday 20 November 8pm
Spiritual Classics Online Book Club
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53365

Thursday 20 November 7pm - 8.20 pm
Guildford: Public talk - A E Housman: Scholar, Poet, Enigma
An evening talk by Rt Rev Dom Paulinus Greenwood OSB. Immediately after the talk, attendees are welcome to attend Compline with sung Gregorian Chant in the Abbey Church (approx. 8:30-8:50 pm).
Assisi Room, St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR
EARLY ADVANCE BOOKING is essential for all talks (limited capacity of 30) via www.ticketsource.co.uk (search 'Chilworth Abbey')

Thursday, 20 November
Stroud: Quiet Day at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
Spend some time in prayer and reflection
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/20nov

Friday & Saturday 21 and 22 November
Twickenham: St Cecilia's Music Festival at St Mary's University
SHOCC is St Mary's official charity.
For more information see: www.stmarys.ac.uk/strawberry-hill-overseas-community-concern/shocc.aspx
Event dates below:
Friday 21 November 7.30pm - Waldegrave Drawing Room
Fundraising Concert for the girls of Kisaki School, Tanzania
Sibelius Violin Concerto with Julia Yoon (violin) and Michael Bevan (Piano)
Gerald Finzi Song Cycle with John Holland-Avery (Baritone)
Vivaldi Four Seasons Winter and Romantic Miniatures Gideon Gray (cello)

Saturday 22 November 4.30pm University Chapel
Vespers sung by the Southwell Consort

Saturday 22 November 7.30pm Waldegrave Drawing Room
Romantic Songs Dominic Bevan (tenor) and Rachael Shipard (piano)

Sunday 23 November 3.30pm University Chapel
St Mary's New Sounds
featuring Bach and Buxtehude Organ Compositions with Ian Coleman (organ)
and introducing St Mary's Choral Scholars.
Mass will follow at 5pm

Friday 21 - Sunday 23 November
Gloucestershire: Study Retreat at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
Brownshill, Stroud, GL6 8AL
Tel: 01453 883084
bookings_brownshill_@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.bernardine.org/brownshill .
Read more about the retreat: www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/11/21/prepare-a-way-for-the-lord

Friday 21 November
Schools Jubilee Celebration Day
See: https://cafod.org.uk/jubilee-schools/jubilee-celebration-day

Saturday 22 November 10.30am - 12 noon
Surrey: Public talk:- CAFOD: When the Catholic Church Becomes a Lifeline: Faith in the Heart of Disaster Zones
At St Pius X Catholic Church, Surrey, GU1 2TS
Hosted by the Guildford & District Knights of St Columba
With Jo Kitterick, Director of Supporter & Community Engagement at CAFOD
Book in advance at: www.ticketsource.co.uk (search CAFOD). Funds raised support CAFOD's work. Free parking.

Saturday 22 November 11am
A talk by Fr Nick King SJ to mark sixty years of Dei Verbum is being planned
Attend In-Person or Online
Find more information and book you place here: www.mbit.cam.ac.uk/events/event/item/dei-verbum-60-years-on/

22 November 2025 7.15pm
London: Film premier - Becoming Dominic
The Parish Hall, St Dominic's, the Rosary Shrine, London NW5 4LB
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53663

Saturday 22 November 2025 - 10am - 12 noon
Guildford: Indigenous Spirituality: North America (USA & Canada) -
Part of the six month exploration series led by Sheila Longman. (This is the North America / First Nations session.)
Assisi Room, St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR
EARLY ADVANCE BOOKING is essential for all talks (limited capacity of 30) via www.ticketsource.co.uk (search 'Chilworth Abbey')

25-27 November
Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer, Argyll, Scotland: LIVINGwater Retreats
We are a House of Prayer and community walking in the footsteps of the early monastics, living a simple life of prayer and work, worship and service, adoration and mission, ministry to the Lord, and ministry to the world around us - all in the context of family and community life. Join in our weekly rhythms of prayer and worship and receive ministry and hospitality from our staff, community and missionaries. As a pilgrim visiting a pilgrim's inn or a wayfarer taking refuge in a monastery, we invite you to do as Jesus did and go 'into the mountains to pray.' Email us for more info at: mail@craiglodge.org Book online at www.craiglodge.org/events

Thursday 27 November 8pm
Spiritual Classics Online Book Club
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53365

Thursday 27 November 3pm
London: Irish Chaplaincy Annual Remembrance Service
St Patrick's Chapel, Westminster Cathedral. Service of prayers and readings, with Bishop Paul McAleenan preaching.
There will be refreshments to follow. This annual event provided an opportunity to remember those in the Chaplaincy community who have died over the past year.

Friday - Sunday 28-30 November
Stroud: Advent Retreat - " I will seek good things for you "
Come and join this year's Advent retreat. The retreat will begin on Friday evening and conclude on the First Sunday of Advent. You will have time for silence and prayer, spiritual input from one of the Sisters, and the opportunity to participate in the celebration of Mass and the Divine Office with the community.
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/11/28/advent-retreat-2025

Saturday 29 November 12 noon
Central London: International Day for Palestine
Details to follow

DECEMBER

Thursday 4 December, 7pm - 8.30pm
London: Youth 2000 Holy Hour
At Holy Trinity Church, Brook Green, W6 7BL.
with a pub social afterwards.
The Holy Hour will be the first Thursday of every month.

Thursday 4 December 8pm
Spiritual Classics Online Book Club
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53365

5-7/8 December
Boarbank Hall: Hope in Health
For all who support or care for anyone who is sick, professionals and others. For further information or to book please contact Sr Margaret Atkins: margaret@boarbankhall.org.uk Tel: 015395 32288

Wednesday 10 December
Stroud: Quiet Day
We invite you to spend some time in prayer and reflection in our monastery.
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/10dec

Thursday 11 December 8pm
Spiritual Classics Online Book Club (last one of the year)
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53365

Friday 12 December 12.15pm
Birmingham: Mass for Life at St Chad's Cathedral
Supporters welcome from all faiths and none
Celebrant: Archbishop Bernard Longley

Monday, 22 December 2025 - Friday, 2 January 2026
Stroud: Christmas 2025 at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
We welcome you to spend Christmas in our monastery where you can celebrate the liturgy with the community and enjoy the fellowship of other Christians. Together, we worship the Christ child and contemplate the mystery of the incarnation.
See: www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/1/29/quiet-day-wed-29th-january-2025

2026

JANUARY

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

Thursday 15 January 8pm
Spiritual Classics Online Book Club (first one of the new year)
For more information see: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53365

FEBRUARY

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

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

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

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

APRIL

Wednesday, 22 April
Stroud: Quiet Day at the Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard
A quiet time and a peaceful space, the Lord has prepared for you…
www.bernardine.org/brownshill-programme/2025/1/29/quiet-day-19th-jun-2025-4dfg2-5j6zn-m5z4b

MAY
9 May - 29 June
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

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