Events

Find out more about the events, projects and initiatives supported by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales.

Events, projects and initiatives take place at all levels in the Catholic Church – parish, diocesan, national and international.

Here you’ll find events, projects and initiatives that relate directly to the work of the Bishops’ Conference, its departments, offices and agencies.

For more localised events, see the websites of the Dioceses of England and Wales.

Season of Creation

The Season of Creation is a global ecumenical celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home, starting each year on 1 September and finishing on the feast of St Francis, 4 October.

The Well: Evening of Eucharistic revival with Christopher West and Mike Mangione

On Thursday 11 September, St George’s Cathedral is hosting an evening of reflection and Eucharistic revival.

Education Sunday

Education Sunday is marked this year on 14 September - just after the new academic year starts. The theme for 2025 is “The Son of Man must be lifted up” taken from St John’s Gospel (John 3:13-17).

Year of Jubilee 2025 

The Holy Father has decided that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee, something which happens every 25 years. The theme is “Pilgrims of Hope”.

World Day of Migrants and Refugees

This year, rather than being celebrated on September 28 as usual, the World Day will coincide with the Jubilee of Migrants and of Missions, which takes place on October 4 and 5. The Holy Father has chosen the theme 'Migrants, missionaries of hope'.

Our Lady of Fatima - Relics visit to England and Wales

The Jubilee Cathedral visitations take place across the country, showcasing the beauty and significance of our Lady's message at Fatima.

Opposing the two-child cap policy

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales continues to be seriously concerned about the implications of the current two-child policy on Universal Credit payments for vulnerable, larger families.

For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission

A three-year 'synodal' process took place in the Catholic Church from 2021 to 2024. We are now in an 'Implementation Phase' that will culminate in an ecclesial assembly in the Vatican in October 2028.

Ukraine Response

As we look on with concern at one of the greatest humanitarian crises to unfold in Europe since the end of the Second World War, you can pray for Ukraine and her people here. We also pray for all peace-loving Russians.

The God Who Speaks

"We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life." 1 John 1:1

Cost of Living Crisis

At the Bishops' Conference, we are acutely aware of the impact of the cost-of-living crisis up and down the country.

Previous Events

Past events, projects and initiatives supported by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales.