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Upcoming Events in the Diocese of Nottingham and Nearby Parishes

An evangelisation day, I Have my Mission, On Saturday 31st January, at Saint Mary’s Church, Derby

I have My Mission – Each of us has a mission from God.  Each of us has been chosen to bring the love of God to others.  On Saturday 31st January, at Saint Mary’s Church, Derby, the Diocese has organised a Day to help you live this mission, your mission.  Could you represent our parish at this day?  Mass will be celebrated at 10.00am with the Conference starting at 11.00am.  The keynote speaker is Abbot Hugh Allan o.praem, Mission Director for the Bishops’ Conference.  To book your place visit dioceseofnottingham.uk/events or email formation@dioceseofnottingham.uk

Leicester 40 Days for Life Launch Evening on Monday 2nd February at 7.30pm

Leicester 40 Days for Life Launch Evening is being held at Saint Edward’s Parish Hall, 633 Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 6TF, on Monday 2nd February at 7.30pm.  Refreshments are included.  This evening is especially for those who would like to find out more about the 40 days for Life Prayer Vigil from 18th February - 29th March.  For more information contact Maureen at leicester40daysforlife@gmail.com or visit www.40daysforlife.com/en/leicester

Presentation by Light of Faith about New Directions in Catechesis: a new approach to sacramental preparation and catechesis is transforming families and parishes on Friday 6th February, at 7.00pm

The Glossop parishes are hosting a presentation by Light of Faith (a ministry of the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph), with the topic New Directions in Catechesis: a new approach to sacramental preparation and catechesis is transforming families and parishes - could it work for yours?  The presentation is designed for parish clergy, parish lay leadership, parish catechists, head teachers, school chaplains, and anyone who helps in sacramental preparation.  They would also love to welcome people who feel they could help parents in their task of passing on the faith to their children.  This event is free (although donations are welcome to help the parishes pay the sisters’ travel and accommodation costs and other expenses) and is on Friday 6th February, at 7.00pm, in Saint Mary’s Parish Hall, Glossop.  For details please see the poster or visit www.glossopcatholics.org.uk/newdirections

Warmer Welcome workshop, Monday 9th February at 7.00pm. 

Warmer Welcome workshop, Monday 9th February at 7.00pm.  The next online gathering for volunteers with parish-based drop-ins, lunch clubs or cafés features guest speaker Jo Holland from the UK-wide network ‘Places of Welcome’.   If you’re thinking of starting one, come and find out how others do it!  Visit bit.ly/warmerwelcome to book your place.

Men’s Retreat on either Wednesday 4th or Wednesday 11th February

A Men’s Retreat to experience Saint Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises in a 5-day, shortened form.  The retreat will be guided by the monastic community of Saint Joseph’s Abbey, Flavigny (France), founded with the charism of offering this version of the Exercises to men.  The retreat is open to men in all states of life, who wish to seek God’s will through a deepened detachment from the world, and is being held at the Christian Heritage Centre, Lancashire, starting on either Wednesday 4th or Wednesday 11th February.  More details can be found at:

https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/mens-retreat-spiritual-exercises-of-st-ignatius 

Gregorian Chant Day on Saturday 14th February, from 10.00am until 4.00pm

Saint Mary’s Parish, Loughborough (LE11 3AB), is hosting a Gregorian Chant Day on Saturday 14th February, from 10.00am until 4.00pm, concluding with the singing of Vespers.  Greg Treloar, previously Diocesan Director of Music, will be leading the day, for which there is a suggested donation of £10.  For more information, or to register for the day, please contact Martins: martinsobi@gmail.com

A Pro-Life Renewal Day is being held on Saturday 14th February, from 10.00am until 4.00pm, at Good Shepherd Church, Arnold

A Pro-Life Renewal Day is being held on Saturday 14th February, from 10.00am until 4.00pm, at Good Shepherd Church, Arnold, and led by Father Bernard Murphy CFR.  All are welcome to this day of spiritual renewal, focussed on prayer for the sanctity of life at all stages.  How do we as Christians keep fighting for the dignity of life, when so many around us do not value it?  Father Bernard will help us renew our motivation by opening scripture and Church teaching.  There is no charge for the day (donations welcomed); a light lunch and refreshments are provided.  To book a place or for more information contact John: pro-life@dioceseofnottingham.uk

The Nottingham 40 Days for Life, Praying for an end to abortion, runs between Wednesday 18th February and Sunday 29th March

The Nottingham 40 Days for Life, Praying for an end to abortion, runs between Wednesday 18th February and Sunday 29th March.  During these 40 days of Lent pro-lifers will be: praying for an end to abortion in our community near the main abortion clinic in Nottinghamshire; offering peaceful witness to God's love and the possibility of healing; offering practical, non-judgemental help to women who may want to consider an alternative to abortion, and offering support for post-abortive women.  More information is at www.40daysforlife.com/nottingham or contact 40daysforlifenotts@gmail.com

An Online Pastoral Formation Program offered by the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences, Rome 2026 (Virtual Learning)


Vacancies

  

Marriage Care is looking for a Practice and Safeguarding Co-Ordinator

Marriage Care is looking for a Practice and Safeguarding Coordinator to play a vital role in supporting and strengthening the high quality of our relationship counselling services.

This part-time (21 hours per week), home-based role will involve supporting the Head of Relationship Counselling to deliver a safe, professional, sustainable, and accessible service. The successful candidate will bring experience in supporting volunteers, administering a Domestic Abuse protocol, and liaising effectively and empathetically with both members of the public and volunteers, alongside a range of other relevant skills and attributes. The role requires some evening and weekend work, as well as office-based work and training one day per month at our Nottingham office.

For full information please visit our website: www.marriagecare.org.uk or for informal enquiries please email Michelle Hayes at: michelle@marriagecare.org.uk 

Closing date: Monday 9th February

 

 


 
 
 

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