Here you can learn more about the events, projects and initiatives supported by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales.
Also in this Section
About Us > The Bishops > Our Work > News and Media > Dioceses > Contact and Legal >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.
The theme for this year's World Day of Social Communications, chosen by Pope Francis, is 'Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication'. Full message, prayers, resources and more here.
The Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse is observed on 30 April 2024. It is always marked on the Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter in England and Wales.
The government's flagship Criminal Justice Bill has two important amendments that could fundamentally change our laws on abortion. Please take action and make your voice heard.
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”.
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.
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".
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' 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.
"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
At the Bishops' Conference, we are acutely aware of the impact of the cost-of-living crisis up and down the country.
Past events, projects and initiatives supported by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales.
