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.

Cardinal Koovakad’s UK Visit in 2026

From 16-22 October, His Eminence Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue will undertake his first official visit to the UK to meet with representatives of Dharmic religions.

Religious Freedom

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

World Apostolate of Fatima Symposium

A day of faith, prayer, and renewal under Our Lady's mantle. Keynote speakers; Sr Angela De Fatima Coelho and Fr Lawrence Lew OP

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.

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 18 October 2026.

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.

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.