Forthcoming Events



2013 
MAY

Now  – 19 May 2013
London: exhibition Barocci - Brilliance and Grace
Sainsbury Wing, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square

Wednesdays to 3 July 2013 11am-1pm Lynne Galloway and Ann Dunne repeated Wednesdays 10 April to 3 July  7-8.30pm Audrey Hamilton and Mary Goggin
London: Finding God in All Things — The Aim of Ignatian Spirituality
 Mount Street Jesuit Centre 114, Mount Street, W1K 3AH 020-7495-1673
This course is for anyone interested in Ignatian spirituality, from any background, wishing to gain an insight into its fundamental principles.

17 -19 May
Scotland: Celebrating Pentecost Together – Andy Stayne New Life Catholic Community
at Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer
A weekend of praise and worship to lead us into greater intimacy with the Lord as we prepare our hearts for the Holy Spirit to renew us and breathe new life into us. Andy is a well known worship leader and teacher on prophetic ministry speaking at events such as New Dawn. (£85) E:mail@craiglodge.org  See: www.craiglodge.org 

Saturday 18 May12noon to 6pm
#Jimmy21 Family Fun Day at Eltham Park South  
For stalls please email fundraising@jimmymizen.org

Saturday 18 May 7.30pm – 10pm
Catholic Underground London
At: St Patrick's Church, Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR.
For more information see: http://www.catholicunderground.co.uk/

Saturday 18 May 2.15 -5.30pm
Chester: Study afternoon and discussion: 'Drawing Inspiration from Vatican II'
The afternoon will be led by Brian Davies, former head of education at CAFOD.
At St Columba's, Chester. Entitled 'Drawing Inspiration from Vatican II', the afternoon will be led by Brian Davies, former head of education at CAFOD. Hall open from 1pm to socialize. Please bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. All welcome – please invite others.

Sunday 19 May 2pm
London: Margaret Mizen’s Book Launch
at the Café of Good Hope, Hither Green Lane

Saturday 20 May
Kingsbridge, Devon Bruce Kent's Scrap Trident Tour
For more information see: http://www.cnduk.org/campaigns/no-to-trident/scrap-trident-tour 

Tuesday 21 May 7pm
A Call to Action at St Mellitus Church, Tollington Park, London N4 3AG
Meeting for those in North London interested in 'A Call to Action' - a local part of ACTA (A Call to Action), who wish to promote a spirit of genuine dialogue and solidarity among lay Catholics, priests and bishops.

Wednesday 22 May: 5.30pm
Durham Ushaw Lecture: Tessa Murdoch – ‘Sacred and Secular Silver at Ushaw’
Start with refreshments at 5.30pm before the talk at 6pm. Each event will be accompanied by a small exhibition of items held at Ushaw relevant to the topic. All lectures are free but you must register to attend by contacting Theresa Phillips at ccs.admin@durham.ac.uk or tel: 0191 334 1656

Wednesday, 22 May, 7.30pm (Speaker begins, buy your supper from 6.30pm)
Theology on Tap with Dr Gemma Simmonds, CJ
For young catholics (20-30s) & their friends. At The Barley Mow, 82, Duke Street, London W1K 6JF
Why believe in God? Faith and Reason in Perspective
Reserve your place on: http://eventbrite.co.uk/event/6541091581?

Thursday 23 May, 7pm
London: Pat Gaffney will speak on: ‘Revisiting the peace message of Pacem in Terris: have we put the words into action?’ 
Part of Faith Matters series exploring Catholic moral and social teaching.
At Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London SW1.
Email faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or telephone 020 7931 6078 to guarantee a place

Thursday 23 May 8pm
London:  #Jimmy21 Live music from local bands
at the Amersham Arms New Cross

24 - 26 May
Scotland: Healing Wounded Emotions – Fr Pat Deegan at Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer
Do you struggle with your emotions? Are you stuck in the past? Have you been hurt by life? Fr Pat will talk about these issues and lead a healing service. (£85) E: mail@craiglodge.org www.craiglodge.org

Saturday 25 May 9.30am-5.30pm
Unbelievable? The Conference “Jesus: Liar, Lunatic, Legend or Lord?
The Brewery, Chiswell St, London EC1Y 4SD
Conference organised by Premier Radio. Speakers include: Alister McGrath, Amy Orr-Ewing, Peter S Williams, Fuz Rana, Dr Trevor Stammers and Kurt Jaros. Learn how Christians can best respond to tough questions, such as whether Jesus was who he said he was, abortion, the problem of suffering, science and faith, engaging with atheists, online evangelism & much more.

25-27 May 12 onwards
London: 21 hour BBQ smoke-a-thon for Jimmy Mizen
at the Cafe of Good Hope Garden, Hither Green Lane, food from 12 noon, live music, poetry and comedy from 2pm

27 May - 2 June
Turvey Abbey: Icon Painting Course: Icon Painting Course
At Turvey Abbey, Turvey, BEDS.MK 43 8DE 
For beginners and those with some experience 
All welcome. More information and bookings appy:
day-events@turveyabbey.org and Retreat Secretary for Icon Courses.

Thursday 30 May
London: Jimmy Mizen Charity DJ Night
at the North Pole, Greenwich  

Thursday 30 May 7pm
London: Fr Michael Kirwan SJ, will speak on: ‘The Ten Commandments: do they still matter?’
Part of Faith Matters series exploring Catholic moral and social teaching.
At Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London SW1.
Email faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or telephone 020 7931 6078 to guarantee a place

31 May-2 June
Scotland: Corpus Christi Weekend – Craig Lodge Community 
at Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer
“I ask everyone to intensify in coming months love and devotion to the Eucharistic Jesus” Pope Benedict XVI. The Pope has called for simultaneous worldwide Adoration on the feast of Corpus Christi. Come and join us for a weekend of Adoration which will include a Eucharistic procession and a healing service. (£85) ) E: mail@craiglodge.org See: www.craiglodge.org

JUNE 

Saturday 1 June – 21 Bridges sponsored walk for Jimmy Mizen
from Richmond to Tower Bridge.
To register please sign up here: http://jimmy21bridges.eventbrite.co.uk
For more information see: http://www.jimmymizen.org

Saturday 1 June 2013
London: 
Carmel in the City - Reflections on Vatican II
The 2nd Vatican Council & The Word of God, Fr Nicholas King SJ, Lecturer in New Testament Studies, Oxford University

At St Joseph’s Church, Lamb’s Buildings, Lamb’s Passage, off Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8LE

5 June - 26 July
London: exhibition of work by sculptor Nic Fiddian-Green
At The Sladmore Galleries in Jermyn Street and Bruton Place, Mayfair.
For more information see: http://www.indcatholicnews.com/news.php?viewStory=22393 

Wednesday 5 June 5,30pm
Durham Ushaw Lecture: Thomas McCoog SJ – ‘Poverty, Persecution and Possession: Aspects of the Jesuit Mission in North-East England, 1588–1688’
Start with refreshments at 5.30pm before the talk at 6pm. Each event will be accompanied by a small exhibition of items held at Ushaw relevant to the topic. All lectures are free but you must register to attend by contacting Theresa Phillips at ccs.admin@durham.ac.uk or tel: 0191 334 1656

Thursday 13 June 5pm
London: 'Together in Prayer for Peace'
at Westminster Cathedral Hall. Representatives from different religions will offer a prayer for peace in their own tradition in each other's presence, bearing witness to their deep wish for peace. Cardinal Tauran will be taking part.

13 - 14 June 2013
Catholic Headteachers' and Governors' National Retreat
The Ettington Chase Hotel, Nr Stratford upon Avon.
Discipleship - A leap in faith
The National Retreat is the outcome of a partnership of organisations dedicated to the promotion of Catholic Education and its leadership in England and Wales. The group includes members from the Catholic Training Partnership, NW Catholic Diocese (CTP), EducareM, Catholic Independent Schools' Conference (CISC) and the Catholic Association of Teachers, schools and Colleges (CATSC).Retreat Fee: £295. For further information and booking please contact Miss Suzanne Rileysuerileyeducarem@hotmail.co.uk

14 -16 June
Scotland: Healing Weekend - Eddie Stones, Emmanuel House of Providence
at Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer
Eddie has a well-known healing ministry and many have experienced God’s love and mercy at Emmanuel House in Clonfert, Co. Galway – the Field of Miracles (£85) E: mail@craiglodge.org  See: www.craiglodge.org

Saturday 15 June 2-5pm
Big If in Hyde Park 

Tuesday 18 June 18  11am
The FAITH MOVEMENT invites you to a DAY OF FAITH
at St Patrick’s Church, Soho Square, London W1
Special guest speakers:
Rt Rev Philip Egan, Bishop of Portsmouth 3pm
George Weigel, Papal biographer 7.30pm
Other speakers include Canon Luiz Ruscillo, Director of Education, Diocese of Lancaster. The Day will include Mass, lunch, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, opportunity for confession.
Tickets : £20, includes lunch and supper.
Daytime only: £10 includes lunch.
Evening only: £10 includes supper.
Book your place now! Send cheque payable to FAITH/KEYWAY to: St Peter’s Church, Bishop’s Rise, Hatfield, Herts AL10 9HN. Please give your name, postal address and email and enclose a addressed envelope.

Saturday, 22 June 2013
London: Morning Talk at St Mary's Cadogan Street
The theme is "Moral Life"
The morning will begin with Mass at 10, and the talks conclude at around 12 noon.

26 June 6.30pm
London: Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CAPA) Annual Mass
Corpus Christi church, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden. After the Mass there will be a reception 'At Home' in the Arts and Actors Club, 20 Bedford Street, Covent Garden.

JULY 

Saturday 6 July 2013
London: 
Carmel in the City - Reflections on Vatican II
The 2nd Vatican Council & Formation for Ministry, Fr Kevin Melody O.Carm., Prior - Carmelite Community, Walworth

At St Joseph’s Church, Lamb’s Buildings, Lamb’s Passage, off Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8LE

19 - 21 July 
Annual Justice & Peace Conference
“Breaking Open the Word – a call to faith in action”
Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick
Email: admin@justice-and-peace.org.uk
Website: www.justice-and-peace.org.uk

 SEPTEMBER

Saturday 7 September 2013
London: 
Carmel in the City - Reflections on Vatican II
The 2nd Vatican Council & Liturgy, Sr Francesca Rumsey, Poor Clare Monastery, Arkley & Visiting Scholar, Sarum College

At St Joseph’s Church, Lamb’s Buildings, Lamb’s Passage, off Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8LE

OCTOBER

Saturday 5 October 2013
London: 
Carmel in the City - Reflections on Vatican II
The 2nd Vatican Council - Moving On, Vatican 2 or Vatican 3?, Bro Paul Jenkins O.Carm., Aylesford Priory

At St Joseph’s Church, Lamb’s Buildings, Lamb’s Passage, off Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8LE