Liturgy Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/liturgy/ England and Wales Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:08:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/09/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png Liturgy Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/liturgy/ 32 32 174395915 The Future of Heritage in the Age of Artificial Intelligence  https://www.cbcew.org.uk/the-future-of-heritage-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:46:31 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=120242 As we irrevocably move into a new technological age, it is more important than ever to reflect not only on the lessons of the past, but on the opportunities for real, in person engagement with our heritage and our faith that we find in our church buildings and the artwork inside them.   In Magnifica Humanitas, Pope […]

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]]> 120242 Extraordinary Catholic church in PM’s constituency upgraded to Grade II* listed status https://www.cbcew.org.uk/extraordinary-catholic-church-in-pms-constituency-upgraded-to-grade-ii-listed-status/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/extraordinary-catholic-church-in-pms-constituency-upgraded-to-grade-ii-listed-status/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:39:06 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=119686 An extraordinary Catholic church in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan – Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s constituency – has been upgraded from Grade II to Grade II* listed status by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), on the advice of Historic England. Built between 1925-1930 and considered one of the finest early-20th century churches in England, […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/extraordinary-catholic-church-in-pms-constituency-upgraded-to-grade-ii-listed-status/feed/ 0 119686 Salford Diocese unveils restored cathedral for growing congregation in modern age https://www.cbcew.org.uk/salford-diocese-unveils-restored-cathedral-for-growing-congregation-in-modern-age/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/salford-diocese-unveils-restored-cathedral-for-growing-congregation-in-modern-age/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:00:52 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=118585 The Diocese of Salford is reopening the doors to its cathedral following a three-year closure to restore the mother church to its former glory.  The Roman Catholic Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, located in the heart of Salford, is set to reveal the fruits of its multimillion pound transformation, making this historic place […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/salford-diocese-unveils-restored-cathedral-for-growing-congregation-in-modern-age/feed/ 0 118585 Photos: Anniversary Mass in memory of Cardinal George Basil Hume, Sacred Heart Church https://www.cbcew.org.uk/anniversary-mass-in-memory-of-cardinal-george-basil-hume-sacred-heart-church/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/anniversary-mass-in-memory-of-cardinal-george-basil-hume-sacred-heart-church/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:21:54 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=118591 On Tuesday, 17 June, The Cardinal Hume Centre held it’s Annual Anniversary Mass in Memory of His Eminence Cardinal George Basil Hume OSB, OM. The Mass took place at Sacred Heart Church, and was presided by The Reverend Slawomir Witoń, Dean of Westminster Cathedral. Cardinal Hume’s deep compassion and unwavering commitment to those in need continue to […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/anniversary-mass-in-memory-of-cardinal-george-basil-hume-sacred-heart-church/feed/ 0 118591 PHOTOS: Solemnity of Corpus Christi https://www.cbcew.org.uk/photos-solemnity-of-corpus-christi/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/photos-solemnity-of-corpus-christi/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:05:34 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=118243 On Sunday 7 June 2026, the Feast of Corpus Christi, a procession was held through the streets of London with the Blessed Sacrament. The celebration started at the Church of Corpus Christi with Solemn High Mass. The procession parted from there and took the Blessed Sacrament towards the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/photos-solemnity-of-corpus-christi/feed/ 0 118243 Bishop Mason: The Blessed Sacrament is our ‘North Star’ – giving light, direction and purpose https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bp-mason-blessed-sacrament/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bp-mason-blessed-sacrament/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:09:39 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=118009 This Sunday, 7 June, is the Feast of Corpus Christi. One of the most important and iconic events in the capital will see Jesus Christ, in the Blessed Sacrament, processed through the streets of central London. The day starts at the Church of Corpus Christi, a “hidden gem” in the heart of Covent Garden, with […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bp-mason-blessed-sacrament/feed/ 0 118009 Government launches £92 million Places of Worship Renewal Fund https://www.cbcew.org.uk/government-launches-92-million-places-of-worship-renewal-fund/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/government-launches-92-million-places-of-worship-renewal-fund/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 08:28:28 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=117548 The Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF) is designed to support the repair of England’s treasured places of worship and targeted at places of most need. A total of £92 million has been allocated to the fund over a four-year period, with £23 million per annum. The Places of Worship Renewal Fund was announced in January […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/government-launches-92-million-places-of-worship-renewal-fund/feed/ 0 117548 Catholic Bishops of England and Wales pray a Holy Hour for the Dignity of Life https://www.cbcew.org.uk/catholic-bishops-of-england-and-wales-pray-a-holy-hour-for-the-dignity-of-life/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/catholic-bishops-of-england-and-wales-pray-a-holy-hour-for-the-dignity-of-life/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:49:03 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=116643 On Sunday, 19 April, the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales held a Holy Hour to pray for the promotion of a culture of life in our lands. The bishops, who are in Rome for a one-week spring retreat at Palazzola, the summer villa of the Venerable English College, prayed for the dignity of all human […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/catholic-bishops-of-england-and-wales-pray-a-holy-hour-for-the-dignity-of-life/feed/ 0 116643 Ipswich to Host Eucharistic Congress in 2026 as Part of the Diocese of East Anglia’s Golden Jubilee https://www.cbcew.org.uk/ipswich-to-host-eucharistic-congress-in-2026-as-part-of-the-diocese-of-east-anglias-golden-jubilee/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/ipswich-to-host-eucharistic-congress-in-2026-as-part-of-the-diocese-of-east-anglias-golden-jubilee/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:47:14 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=116584 Ipswich will host a weeklong Eucharistic Congress from 6 to 13 September 2026 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Diocese of East Anglia. The event will bring together parishes, schools, clergy, and families from across the Ipswich Deanery for a shared act of thanksgiving and renewal centred on the Eucharist. The Congress […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/ipswich-to-host-eucharistic-congress-in-2026-as-part-of-the-diocese-of-east-anglias-golden-jubilee/feed/ 0 116584 Care of Churches https://www.cbcew.org.uk/care-of-churches/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:33:21 +0000 https://cbcew.org.uk/departments/christian-life-and-worship/patrimony/care-of-churches/ Part of the management of historic churches, and any church, is the continuing care for the fabric and furnishings. The Patrimony Committee has prepared a series of guidance notes for Historic Churches Committees and for parishes.

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