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

A Private Members' Bill has been reintroduced to parliament seeking to legalise assisted suicide - the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. There will be a crucial vote on Friday, 11 September. Please contact your MP to make your voice heard to oppose this Bill.

Adoremus 2026

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

Education Sunday

Education Sunday is marked this year on 13 September - just after the new academic year starts. The theme for 2026 is drawn from its Gospel reading of Matthew 18:21-35: I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.

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.