Upcoming Events in the Diocese of Nottingham and Nearby Parishes

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

The Polish Catholic Community in Nottingham is leading a Extreme Way of the Cross on Friday 13^th March from 8.00pm, until about 6.00am the next morning.  The route takes in 41 kilometres across the city centre and fields around, and is an initiative started in Poland several years ago.  It is not a sport activity but a spiritual journey through meditations.  For those wishing to participate, gather at the Polish Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa, Nottingham NG7 6JN, by 8.00pm (Mass in Polish will be celebrated at 7.00pm).  More information is at: https://extremewayofthecross.org/

CAFOD’s next Big Lent Walk Saturday 22nd March

We are meeting at 2pm at Wilford Village tram stop. We will do short walk around the river and then back to Pat and Patrick’s for a cup of tea. No charge for the refreshments just a donation to CAFOD.      

Lenten Women's Retreat being held on Saturday 21st March at Holy Family Church

After the great success of previous events, the Diocese is delighted to invite you to our Lenten Women's Retreat being held on Saturday 21^st March at Holy Family Church, Blenheim Drive, Allestree DE22 2LG, between 10.00am and 4.00pm.  The Retreat is entitled “The Great Women of the Old Testament”, and will be led by Sister Susan Richert.  The Retreat costs £15 per person, including a cream tea; please bring your own packed lunch.  To book, visit: www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/events/womensretreatday

Men’s Retreat on Saturday 28th March between 9.45am and 3.45pm, at Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, Coalville

The Diocese is delighted once again to invite you to a Men’s Retreat on Saturday 28^th March between 9.45am and 3.45pm, at Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, Coalville.  Canon Chris Thomas (Secretary of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales for 10 years) will lead the Day, entitled “Limitless: In the Lenten Gospel readings the Limitless power of God is revealed. In Christ we too can be limitless”.  The Retreat costs £15 per person; please bring your own packed lunch.  All men aged 18 or over are very welcome; to book (by 20^th March) visit:

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Sing as part of the Diocesan Choir for this year's Chrism Mass on Wednesday 1st April

Anyone wishing to sing as part of the Diocesan Choir (in particular for this year's Chrism Mass on Wednesday 1^st April), please fill in the online form at bit.ly/diocesanchoir

Archives Volunteer Open Day on Friday 17th April 2026

Gender and Faith: Accompanying Young People Well on Thursday 23rd April at the Diocesan Centre, Mackworth DE22 4BD (hosted by the Diocesan Education Service)

 The Diocesan Education Service is hosting a Day looking at Gender and Faith: Accompanying Young People Well on Thursday 23^rd April at the Diocesan Centre, Mackworth DE22 4BD.  Dr Julia Sadusky will lead the Day, between 11.30am and 2.00pm, which is open to all, especially those accompanying young people at the intersection of questions of embodiment and spirituality.  The cost of the Day is £25, and bookings can be made by contacting gill.burns@nottingham-des.org.uk

Retreat for singles, dating, and engaged young adult on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May

Called to Love is a retreat for singles, dating, and engaged young adults who want to think more deeply about relationships and the call to marriage.  A relaxed weekend with input, prayer, discussion and social, as well as the opportunity to meet like-minded others, the retreat will be held at the Christian Heritage Centre, Lancashire, on Saturday 2^nd and Sunday 3^rd May.  This year's retreat will have as its theme masculinity and femininity.  To book, visit: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/called-to-love/

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

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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 13^th 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 10^th – Saturday 15^th August) and to The Human Ecology (Year 13, Sunday 5^th – Friday 10^th 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 

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