Events

Here you can learn 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.

Lent

Lent is a time for turning again to the practice of our faith - in prayer, self-denial (fasting) and practical generosity (almsgiving).

Webinar: Animal Rights from a Faith Perspective

The organisation 'Catholic Action for Animals' is presenting a webinar titled: "An Introduction to Animal Rights from a Faith Perspective: New Insights into Animal Agriculture”.

The 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”.

Pray for Peace in the Holy Land

Pope Francis, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, and church leaders the world over are encouraging Catholics to pray for peace for the suffering people of the Holy Land.

The Ethics of Public Health Medicine and The Common Good

The UK Catholic Medical Association Annual Symposium will this year explore how Catholic Bioethics and Social Teaching impact on public health medicine.

For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission

A three-year 'synodal' process is taking place in the Catholic Church that culminates in two Synodal gatherings in Rome in October 2023 and a year later in 2024. The overall theme is "For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission".

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.

Do Justice

'Do Justice' is an initiative of the Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) encouraging Catholics to take meaningful action in response to the urgent needs within their communities.

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.