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.

Oppose Assisted Suicide

Legislation is passing through parliament seeking to legalise assisted suicide. Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which seeks to legalise assisted suicide, is fast approaching its decisive vote in the House of Commons which will likely take place on either the 13 or 20 of June.

Opposing the Decriminalisation of Abortion

The government's Crime and Policing Bill has two important amendments that seek to fundamentally change our laws on abortion. Please take action and make your voice heard.

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.

Day for Life

Day for Life is the day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition.

Refugee Week 2025

Refugee Week 2025 is celebrated between 16-22 June. The theme this year is "Community as a Superpower".

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”.

WeBelieve - A Festival of Catholic Life

WeBelieve is a Festival of Catholic Life celebrating the Jubilee Year of Hope. This July, we are gathering the whole Church to celebrate our faith in Jesus. This festival is brand new and you are invited to build it with us.

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.

What to expect from the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

An event examining the prospects and hopes for the Papacy of Pope Leo XIV.

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.