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.

World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and Pax Christi England and Wales are offering resources and prayers for the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel 2026, which runs from 20-26 September.

Religious Freedom

Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees everyone the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.

Home Mission Sunday

We celebrate 'Home Mission Sunday' each year on the Third Sunday in September. We proclaim the unique message of the Gospel that brings joy to all people who receive it with an open heart.

Adoremus 2026

The 2026 National Eucharistic Congress is the Bishops’ invitation to renew our devotion to the Eucharistic Lord.

Divine Designs - Bible Art Competition

'Divine Designs' is an art competition with an open call for artists, graphic designers and illustrators from across the UK to design a cover for any of the 73 books of the Bible.

Season of Creation: A Journey of Education and Ecological Conversion

Held to celebrate the Season of Creation, this webinar will explore the theme chosen by the World Council of Churches, 'Immersion in Living Water' to encourage a lifelong journey of formation, ecological conversion, and daily habits and actions.

Let's Journey Together

The Jesuit Institute is offering an online week of guided prayer for those who have been affected by the scandal of clergy abuse in the Catholic Church.

Come and study with the Maryvale Institute

The Maryvale Institute have the full range of programmes for every ability, from easy short courses to a five-year PhD programme. Want to deepen your Faith? Thinking about getting more involved with your parish, Catholic organisation or Diocese? Would you like to teach in Catholic institutions?

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.

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

Previous Events

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