Upcoming Events in the Diocese of Nottingham and Nearby Parishes
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Calling Young Adults (18-35) - Pilgrimage to Walsingham (Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st June)
Young adults aged 18–35 are invited to join a special overnight Pilgrimage to Walsingham (Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st June), taking place alongside the annual diocesan pilgrimage, with dedicated time, space and community for young adults. Staying at Elmham House (half board) pilgrims will share in the wider celebrations while also enjoying moments specifically for the young adult community and encounter. For any questions, contact Charles Archer, Young Adult Ministry Lead charles.archer@dioceseofnottingham.uk
Bookings at www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/events/walsingham-2026
The Diocesan Walsingham Pilgrimage is taking place on Saturday 20th June
The itinerary is: 12 noon – Arrivals at the Anglican Shrine in Walsingham Village (coaches please park at Village Coach Park); 12.45 pm – Opening Liturgy and Procession of Our Lady to the Catholic Shrine; 3pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet at the Catholic Shrine; 3.30pm Holy Mass in the Catholic Shrine. All are very welcome!
Faith & Footprint: Caring for Creation, this coming Tuesday, 23rd June, at 7.00pm.
Faith & Footprint: Caring for Creation, this coming Tuesday, 23rd June, at 7.00pm. Join the online diocesan workshop to help you turn your faith into environmental action in the home and parish. Find out about the ‘Season of Creation’ this autumn, plan events in your parish, and explore opportunities to help your church become carbon neutral. Sign up for the zoom link at https://bit.ly/faithandfootprint
Diocesan Rodsley Pilgrimage Mass in honour of Saint Ralph Sherwin at 1.00pm on Tuesday 30th June
Parishioners from across our Diocese are welcome to attend the Diocesan Rodsley Pilgrimage Mass in honour of Saint Ralph Sherwin at 1.00pm on Tuesday 30th June. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Patrick at Saint Marys Church, Derby. If you have any questions please contact Jamie Agius at jagius@srscmat.co.uk
TheASCENT’s Alpha Holy Spirit Day on Saturday 11th July, from 12.30pm until 6.30pm, at The Briars Retreat Centre
Young people aged 14-18 are invited to theASCENT’s Alpha Holy Spirit Day on Saturday 11th July, from 12.30pm until 6.30pm, at The Briars Retreat Centre, Matlock, DE4 5BW. The cost of the Day is £3, and more details are available from esther@theascentuk.co.uk
The inter-diocesan Padley Pilgrimage will be celebrated on Sunday 12th July
The inter-diocesan Padley Pilgrimage will be celebrated on Sunday 12th July: gather at Grindleford Train Station for the Rosary Procession at 3.00pm; followed by Mass at Padley at 3.30pm celebrated by Bishop Patrick. All are very welcome.
Tiny Feet Coffee and Cake Sale, with a Celebration of Life Exhibition on Saturday 4th July
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children will be holding a Tiny Feet Coffee and Cake Sale, with a Celebration of Life Exhibition, in Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, 1 Fairfield Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9QQ, on Saturday 4th July, from 10.00am until 4.00pm. All are very welcome.
One heart, one voice the annual conference of the National Network of Pastoral Musicians, will take place between Friday 24th and Sunday 26th July at Highgate House, Northampton NN6 8NN
One heart, one voice the annual conference of the National Network of Pastoral Musicians, will take place between Friday 24th and Sunday 26th July at Highgate House, Northampton NN6 8NN. Whether you are a choir director, choir member, instrumentalist or new to music ministry, this conference includes something suitable for all. Through discussion, idea sharing, and singing together with one heart and voice, participants may develop their musical skills and contribute to a sense of community within their churches, encouraging each other in the valuable work of everyday liturgy in our local parishes. Importantly, the conference offers the opportunity to meet and share experiences with others involved in church music from across the country. For more details, email jburridge@me.com or visit: https://nnpm.org/NNPM_%28current%29/2026_Conference.html
The Living Theology Summer School is being held between Friday 10th and Monday 13th July,
The Living Theology Summer School is being held between Friday 10th and Monday 13th July, at the Loreto Spirituality Centre in Llandudno. Under the title Explore faith and theology, keynote Ethna Regan CHF will lead a range of courses given by experienced speakers. For more information visit: www.loretocentre.org.uk or email: info@loretocentre.org.uk
Friday 24–Monday 27 July 2026 | St Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham
WeBelieve Festival brings the Church together in England and Wales. It is an unmissable opportunity to discover the traditions and charisms that flow through the Church, to experience the joy of community, and to encounter personally the Lord Jesus, our salvation. Join us from 24–27 July 2026 at the historic and beautiful setting of St Mary’s College, Oscott, for a feast of the True, the Good and the Beautiful.
Book your tickets at webelievefestival.com
Lastly, we ask that you keep this work in your prayers. If you are able to offer a Mass, we would be so grateful—please message us to let us know.
A Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 adult formation course in Dereham this August
Christine Byrne (Diocese of Southwark) will be delivering the first half of a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 adult formation course in Dereham this August. This course enables participants to share the Gospel with children age 3-6, by using this beautiful and profound approach, and is open to parish catechists, parents, grandparents and teachers. More information is on the poster in church, and to book a place, visit: https://forms.gle/Mqzmv1rbTeGGeQ1SA
Introducing synodality to our parishes on Saturday 12th September hosted by Caritas Leicester
On Saturday 12th September Caritas Leicester and Leicestershire is holding a workshop at Holy Cross Church, Leicester, on the theme “Introducing synodality to our parishes”. It will be led by Dr Austen Ivereigh, the biographer of Pope Francis who was very involved in the synod on synodality as an invited expert, and who has given a number of these workshops. The aim of the workshop is to respond to the call by Pope Leo to become a “synodal Church”, that is, one where the faithful gather to listen deeply and prayerfully to each other and thereby to open ourselves to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome. If you’d like to know more about synodality, try looking at www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk/
Online formation course organised by the Jesuit Institute - Encountering Jesus in the Gospels: how to lead groups in reflective prayer.
Encountering Jesus in the Gospels: how to lead groups in reflective prayer. On Tuesday evenings between and April and June join the Jesuit Institute online for a short online formation course building the skills and confidence needed to hold and guide groups of those who wish to deepen their relationship with Jesus, in conversation with others, through reflectively praying with gospel texts.
www.jesuitinstitute.org/events/encountering-jesus-in-the-gospels
An Online Pastoral Formation Program offered by the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences, Rome 2026 (Virtual Learning)
Calling Young Adults - Nottingham Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2026
Respond to Our Lady’s invitation, and join Bishop Patrick, in the Nottingham Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2026. Departing from East Midlands airport on Monday 13th July, enjoy five days in Lourdes with over 200 people from across our diocese. Those with additional needs will be cared for by our health team and helpers’ team. Mary invites us all to come to this holy place. More details from the tour operator: https://www.tangney-tours.com/diocese-pilgrimages/diocese-nottingham/
Forming Catholic Student Leaders consists of two summer courses exploring faith, ethics and leadership for sixth form students
Forming Catholic Student Leaders consists of two summer courses exploring faith, ethics and leadership for sixth form students, offered by the Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst. Join for six days in the beautiful Ribble Valley to explore themes linked to The Common Good (Year 12, Monday 10th – Saturday 15th August) and to The Human Ecology (Year 13, Sunday 5th – Friday 10th July). Meet new friends, discuss and share with peers, tutors and academics, learn new skills, develop your relationship with Christ, build your character. For more details, and to book, visit: www.christianleadershipformation.com
World Youth Day 2027, in Seoul South Korea
All Young Adults are warmly invited to join the Diocese of Nottingham and Pope Leo in Seoul, South Korea, for World Youth Day 2027: a week of Encounter and Discipleship with 100,000s of other Young Catholics ready to hear the Lord speak into their lives. Please contact charles.archer@dioceseofnottingham.uk for more information! As numbers are limited please do this by 31st July 2026.
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