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The now annual meeting of representatives of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference, and the Church of Ireland House of Bishops, took place at the Columba Centre, Maynooth, on 21 September 2026. The meeting's wide-ranging discussions were set in the context of prayer and fellowship. After the meeting Bishop Brendan Leahy, who is a member of the Catholic Bishops' Council for Ecumenism and Dialogu... Read More

The summer of 2026 offered Christian children and young people across the Holy Land numerous opportunities for prayer, formation, service, fellowship and recreation. Through camps and gatherings organised in Palestine, Galilee, Jordan and Cyprus, the different youth movements accompanied participants in their growth in faith, self-awareness and responsibility, while strengthening their sense of be... Read More

A new report from Operation Noah - 'Investing with Purpose' - is offering practical pathways for Church investment in climate solutions. Globally, Christian groups manage hundreds of billions of pounds, with the Church Investors Group's 67 members, largely based in Britain and Ireland, managing combined investment assets of over £26bn. But despite the opportunity to align their finances with thei... Read More

On 1 October, between 700 and 1,000 children from schools and parishes in Rome will join the Holy Father in the Vatican Gardens, marking the beginning of the 'One Million Children Praying the Rosary' initiative. The event will begin at 5pm with the Pope joining the children later to pray the Rosary. Together with the Holy Father, they will pray in spiritual union with children, families, schools a... Read More

Prayers were offered for the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel during a special service in the Ecumenical Centre for World Council of Churches (WCC) staff, partners, and visitors on 22 September. The prayers were led by Yusef Daher, coordinator of the WCC Jerusalem Liaison Office, and others from the office. The theme of the special week is "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lor... Read More

Gospel of 23 September 2026 Matthew 16:24-27 At that time: Jesus told his disciples, 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his so... Read More

A white shroud bearing the names of hundreds of Palestinian and Lebanese children, handwritten by the priests themselves, crossed the centre of Rome today. Carried in prayerful silence by one hundred priests and bishops from the international network 'Priests Against Genocide,' who had come to Rome from eight countries, exactly one year after their first gathering on September 22, 2025 - when, as ... Read More

This year's Ratzinger Prize has been awarded to Dr John C Cavadini, Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame (Indiana, USA), a scholar dedicated to patristic studies and, in particular, to deepening the understanding of the thought of Saint Augustine. The recipient was selected by the Scientific Committee of the "Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation" and approved by Pope L... Read More

Members of the Westminster Cathedral Interfaith group attended a most interesting International Peace Day event at the Al-Khoei Foundation in Brondesbury Park recently. After a visit to the beautiful mosque where we were warmly welcomed by Imam Sheikh Mustafa and his family, we heard from various speakers including the local Archdeacon, the local Anglican priest, the Imam, Jewish and peace group... Read More

Charities and churches are inviting people to join them for a Walk of Witness in Liverpool on Sunday, 27 September, as the Labour Party Conference opens. Organised by the Just Peace Coalition, a growing, UK-wide ecumenical movement, united in the belief that a just peace in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory is possible, the initiative is mobilising church communities to amplify the vo... Read More

The Irish Chaplaincy is seeking an experienced, compassionate and motivated Community Outreach and Volunteer Manager to help us extend our reach, strengthen our volunteer community and provide high-quality support to older and vulnerable Irish people across London. Job description: Salary: £40,000 Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: One-year fixed term, with the possibility of extension subject to... Read More

El Parnaso Hyspano will be holding three spiritual music workshops in London in October, learning songs that pilgrims have sung on their way to Santiago de Compostela and other places of pilgrimage for many years. After the three sessions, participants will join in a mini-pilgrimage from Farm Street to Spanish Place singing these songs on the way. Pilgrims sang these songs in different times and ... Read More

Caritas Deaf Service 50th Anniversary Celebration will take place in Westminster Cathedral this Saturday, 26th September at 2pm. Deaf people have been coming to signed and interpreted Masses on the Cathedral complex since before the second World War, probably longer. In 1976 the ministry with the Deaf Community officially became part of the Diocese. In 1976 we were called Ephphatha and led by Fr P... Read More

Gospel of 22 September 2026 Luke 8:19-21 At that time: His mother and his brothers and sisters came to Jesus, but they could not reach him because of the crowd. And he was told, 'Your mother and your brothers and sisters are standing outside, desiring to see you.' But he answered them, 'My mother and my brothers and sisters are those who hear the word of God and do it.' Reflection on the painting ... Read More