Bishops’ Plenary Meetings

The Bishops of England and Wales meet twice a year for their plenary meetings. These plenaries take place at Hinsley Hall in Headingly, Leeds.

Autumn Plenary 2023

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales gathered in Leeds for their Autumn Plenary meeting at Hinsley Hall from 13-16 November 2023.

Autumn Plenary 2022

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales gathered in Leeds for their autumn plenary meeting, at Hinsley Hall, from 14-17 November 2022.

Spring Plenary 2022

Details from the Bishops’ plenary meeting in Cardiff from 2 – 6 May 2022. The first full plenary meeting in Wales since November 2004.

Autumn Plenary 2021

An overview of what the Bishops discussed at their autumn plenary meeting held at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, from 15-18 November 2021.

Spring Plenary 2021

Details of the Bishops' Spring Plenary held, virtually, from 19–22 April 2021.

Autumn Plenary 2020

The autumn plenary of the Bishops' Conference in November 2020 was held virtually, from 16-19 November, due to the situation of social distancing and a national lockdown in England.

Spring Plenary 2020

The spring plenary meeting of the Bishops' Conference in 2020 was held virtually from 27-29 April as a result of social distancing so the bishops were unable meet in person.

Autumn Plenary 2019

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales met for their autumn plenary meeting at Hinsley Hall in the Diocese of Leeds from 25–28 November 2019.

Spring Plenary 2018

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales met for their spring plenary meeting at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, from 16-19 April 2018.

Autumn Plenary 2017

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales met for their autumn plenary meeting at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, from 13-16 November 2017.

Autumn Plenary 2016

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales met for their autumn plenary meeting at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, from 14-17 November 2016.

Spring Plenary 2016

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales met for their spring plenary meeting at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, from 11-14 April 2016.

Autumn Plenary 2015

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales met for their autumn plenary meeting at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, from 16-19 November 2015.

Spring Plenary 2015

The Bishops of England and Wales met in Rome for their spring plenary meeting from 18-20 April 2015.

Autumn Plenary 2014

The Bishops of England and Wales met for their autumn plenary meeting in Leeds from 10-13 November 2014.

Spring Plenary 2014

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales met for their spring plenary meeting at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, from 5-8 May 2014.

Autumn Plenary 2013

Details of the Bishops' Autumn Plenary, held at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, from 11-14 November 2013.

Autumn Plenary 2012

Details of the Bishops' Autumn Plenary held between 12-15 November 2012.

Autumn Plenary 2011

Details of the Bishops' Autumn Plenary, 14 - 17 November 2011.