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.

Prisons Week

Prisons Week aims to encourage prayer and awareness of the needs of prisoners and their families, victims of offenders, prisons staff and all those who care.

Value, Neurodiversity and Education With Edith Stein

An in-person pilgrimage and conference in Rome reflecting on the writings and life of Edith Stein and exploring her relevance for life and education today.

World Mission Sunday

World Mission Sunday – the one day in the year when the entire global Church comes together in support of mission – will happen on 19 October 2025.

Webinar: Women in the Criminal Justice System - Keeping Women out of Prison

The National Board of Catholic Women invite you to their webinar: Women in the Criminal Justice System - keeping women out of prison.

Diocesan Survey: Human Dignity and Moral Decision Making in the Life Sciences

This project of the Diocese of East Anglia aims to apply the insights of 'Dignitas Infinita' to the experiences of Catholics working in medicine, pharmacy, and research.

Gaudium et Spes at 60: Social justice and Catholic Education

St Mary’s University, in association with Caritas Social Action Network, is pleased to announce a special conference that will be dedicated to exploring the ongoing relevance of 'Gaudium et Spes'.

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”.

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.

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.

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.