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 CATHOLIC PICTORIAL SEPTEMBER 2026

The September 2026 edition of the Catholic Pictorial is available - click here to access the electronic version.

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PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION SEPTEMBER 2026

 

 

 

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FAITH LEADERS INVITE YOU TO THE 2026 SEASON OF CREATION

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OPENING PRAYER SERVICE FOR THE SEASON OF CREATION

If you missed the Opening prayer service for the season of creation you can watch it below

 

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EDUCATION SUNDAY

This year Education Sunday falls on 13 September and teh theme is Living well together.

Education Sunday is one of the oldest Days of Special Prayer in England and Wales, having been established in 1848.  It is an opportunity for us to celebrate and give thanks for all involved in Catholic education and it provides opportunities for the school and parish to join together in recognition and celebration. 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.”

• You can read a message from  Bishop Marcus Stock to Catholic Schools  at  https://www.cbcew.org.uk/message-to-catholic-schools-for-education-sunday/
• A reflection from His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos OBE, Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London and Papal Legate to the United Kingdom President of Bible Society  can be found at  https://cte.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/08/ES-2026-Reflection-Archbishop-Angaelos.pdf
• A reflection from Fleur Dorrell, Biblical Apostolate Manager for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales in partnership with the Bible Society  at https://www.cbcew.org.uk/reflection-education-sunday/

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INVITATION TO HEAR FROM CAFOD MYANMAR TEAM ABOUT EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE

📅 Date: Tuesday 8th September - 6.45pm for a 7pm start - 8.30pm

📍Location: St Anne's parish room, Overbury Street, L7 3HJ

When a devastating earthquake hit Myanmar nearly 18 months ago, CAFOD responded through our partners and the church network.

Now, CAFOD’s international staff involved in that response are visiting Liverpool Archdiocese!

Please come and hear about their work with families and communities affected by the earthquake – the type of work made possible with your support.

There is a car park for the church on Harbord Street. For overflow parking, there is a Tesco across the road on Overton Street which has a maximum stay of 3 hours. Be careful not to park in the residents only restricted street area.

Arrival from 6.45pm for refreshments on arrival, 7pm start, finishing the evening at 8.30pm.

The event will be held in the parish room at the back of the church which can be accessed from the car park through the orange gates.

Please share to help us spread the word and also it would be helpful to have an idea of numbers so please do let us know if you're coming if you can. You can email   

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MARRIAGE HELP WITH RETROUVAILLE 

Communication failure is a major cause of marital breakdown - 1,000's of couples have found Retrouvaille helped their relationship. Retrouvaille is not counselling but a programme to help married couples work through conflicts more effectively. We focus on helping restore trust and hope.

Bookings close 18th Sept. Retrouvaille | A Lifeline for Troubled Marriages  Tel:07887296983

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JUBILEE GARDEN PROJECT.

The Ecological Conversion Group invites parishes, schools and individuals to get involved in the Jubilee Garden Project, in partnership with The God Who Speaks. The project encourages us to use physical space to heal, transform and renew our relationship with God and the earth.

Preparing the Ground – Thursday 10 September, 1.00pm or 7.00pm
Two online sessions exploring what a Jubilee Garden could look like in a parish, home, religious community or school setting.
Register:https://jubileegarden.org/workingparty/

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ADOREMUS 2026 

📅 Date:  Saturday 10 October (9.00am–5.00pm),

📍 Location:  Metropolitan Cathedral

Join us on the 10th of October for this year’s Adoremus. The theme this year is “How we are Eucharist”. Come and join us to adore the Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The event itself is free and available to all.

At the Metropolitan Cathedral, there will be Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day, Holy Mass, opportunities for confession, a variety of workshops and a shared time of prayer during the day for all. Celebrated with Archbishop John Sherrington, this is an event not to be missed!

Sign up for workshops here: archdioceseofliverpool.org/adoremus2026 

Workshop listed at that link are

• Workshop one: Godly Play; delivered by Francesca Vause - 10am (Columba Chapel)​
• Workshop two: Visio Divina; delivered by Dcn Justin Malewezi - 11am (Columba Chapel)​
• Workshop three: Craft Workshops​; delivered by Chris Reynolds of Stella Maris,​ and St Michaels and​ St Marys Church groups - 12pm (Gibberd Room)​
• Workshop four: How we are Eucharist​; delivered by Sr Moira Meeghan SSMN - 1pm (Columba Chapel)
  Workshop five: Enter into the Silence​; delivered by Sr Louise Swanston SSMN - 3.15pm (Columba Chapel)
• Workshop six:​  - not dentified
• Workshop seven: Taize; delivered by the Wigan Taize group - 12pm (Crypt Chapel)​
• Workshop eight: - not identified
• Workshop nine: Service; delivered by Dcn Peter Ross and the Missionaries of Charity - 3.15pm (Crypt Chapel)​
• Workshop ten: Franciscan Spirituality; delivered by Fr Maximillian​ of the Franciscan Order - 12pm (Columba Chapel)
• Workshop eleven: Spirituality Group​; delivered by Fr Tony Slingo - 11am (Columba Chapel)

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PARISHES LIVING OUT THEIR FAITH WITH CAFOD

This summer, many parishes and individuals here in the Archdiocese of Liverpool have responded to CAFOD’s call to highlight unjust national debt by signing their petition.

Many of the world's poorest countries are in a debt crisis, forced to pay ever higher interest rates to wealthy lenders, using money that could otherwise be spent on healthcare, education, and coping with the climate crisis. Often, they’ve paid their original debt several times over but are trapped in a spiral of debt that can't be cleared due to the interest.

Thank you to all who have added your voice to this call for fairness.

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A CONCERT FOR THE NUNCIO:

📅 Date: Saturday 12 September at 7:30pm

📍Location: St Francis de Sales Church, Hale Rd, Walton L4 3RL.

Featuring Anna Callacher: Soprano, the Hope Street Consort: Paul Thomas: Trumpet and James Luxton playing the organ. Followed by a light supper. There will be a retiring collection. All welcome. 

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WINDLESHAW CHANTRY HERITAGE OPEN DAY

📅 Date: Saturday 12 September 11am to 2pm

📍 St. Thomas of Canterbury Church 

An opportunity to learn about the Town Cross and view photographs, maps and documents connected with the Chantry, the oldest building in St. Helens. If you are interested in a particular grave, visit Windleshaw Chantry, WA10 6JU on Sunday 20^th September between 11am and 2pm. We’re here to help you locate a grave and answer your questions as you take a look around this cherished landmark.

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NUGENT CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION

Could your design feature on Nugent’s 2026 Christmas cards?

It’s time to get creative! Nugent are looking for Christmas designs from Nugent colleagues, supporters, the people they support and local schools.

There’s a prize for the winner of each of our five categories, including a pack of Nugent Christmas cards featuring the winning design.

Entries close Monday 5 October 2026    Entries should be sent in an A4 envelope to Nugent’s marketing team at No 99, 99 Edge Lane, Edge Hill. Liverpool L7 2PE.

Name and contact details should be on the back of the design. Include Nugent reference ie Nugent service number or donor reference.

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CATHOLIC DEEP DIVE:

📅 Date: 7pm-8.30pm Tuesday 29th September, Tuesday 13th October, Tuesday 27th October, Tuesday 10th November, Tuesday 24th November.

📍Meet:  Romero Room  Our Lady of the Assumption Church, L25 2RW.

Sign up at : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvkSRh5pVi2EX60SJZKadK_YdZ17QVjgzGG-JLpSJFDxzrQg/viewform

 

Ever wanted to delve deeper in your faith in and open friendly atmosphere, five evening sessions are planned just for you.

 

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TRADITIONAL ROMAN RITE STUDY WEEKEND

📅 Date:  11 - 13 September 2026

📍Meet: Christian Heritage Centre

Join us in the beautiful setting of Stonyhurst to explore the key elements of the Roman Church's liturgical tradition.The weekend is intended to offer a deeper understanding of both the Traditional Rite specifically as well as of the New Rite of the Mass, which draws principally on the same heritage of the Church's worship over the centuries. 

To learn more visit The Traditional Roman Rite: A Study Weekend - The Christian Heritage Centre

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LOOK, LISTEN, LINGER, LOVE

📅 Date: Saturday 12 September, 10am – 4pm

📍Meet:  Retreat at St Joseph’s Prayer Centre

Come along to this day retreat to encounter God in the beauty of creation. Take time to see, hear, and be still. A peaceful day of reflection, prayer, and time together to help us slow down, notice God’s presence, and grow in love for Him.

 

£15 with lunch & refreshments included.

To book your place, email or call 01704875850.

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EVENING PRAYER WITH THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO

📅 Date:    Sunday 13 September at 3pm

📍Location: The Metropolitan Cathedral

All are invited to assemble as our archdiocesan family at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King on Sunday 13 September at 3pm for the culmination of the Apostolic Nuncio’s visit to the archdiocese. This date coincides with the 175th anniversary of the establishment of the Metropolitan Chapter of Liverpool. 

The celebration with take the form of Evening Prayer sung in the Cathedral. There will be a drinks reception following in the Cathedral crypt.

The Apostolic Nuncio will also celebrate the Solemn Mass at 11am in the Cathedral on that date.

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SHOWING OF “THE PEOPLE’S EMERGENCY BRIEFING” 

📅 Date: Tuesday 15 September – 7PM

📍Meet:  The parish rooms of St Anne’s, Overbury Street, Liverpool L7 3HJ.

A showing of the film “The People's Emergency Briefing” in the parish rooms of St Anne’s, Overbury Street, Liverpool L7 3HJ.

The film features footage from last year’s National Emergency Briefing, bringing together leading UK experts in climate science, food security, health, economics, national security and nature. It presents a clear, measured overview of how the climate and nature crisis is affecting life in the UK.

The initiative is non-partisan and has support from organisations including National Trust, Church of England, Exeter University, the Royal Meteorological Society, WWF, National Education Union, and many more.

Following the 50-minute film, we will host a 45-minute discussion on what it means for our community.

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INTRODUCTION TO SYNODALITY

📅 Date:Tuesdays 22 and 29 September

📍Location: Online Course 

The School for Synodality is offering a two-session Introduction to Synodality course for anyone who is new to synodality or would like to deepen their understanding of what it means to listen, pray and walk together as the Church.

The course is offered online via Zoom, with a choice of morning sessions (11.00am–1.00pm) or evening sessions (7.00pm–9.00pm) on Tuesdays 22 and 29 September 2026.

Book the morning sessions here: www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk/events/introduction-to-synodality-autumn-2026morning

Book the evening sessions here: www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk/events/introduction-to-synodality-autumn-2026-evening

For more information and to explore other courses, visit the School for Synodality website: www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk 

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MARRIAGE PREPARATION CATECHISTS TRAINING

📅 Date:1 October, 8 October, 15 October, 22 October, 29 October

📍Location: St Joseph’s Church, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2BB

Would you like to accompany the engaged couples in their journey of marriage preparation? The archdiocese is now recruiting catechists to join the marriage preparation team. The catechist training will be provided at St Joseph’s Church, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2BB and consists of five sessions.

Upon completion of training, the catechists will be asked to offer marriage preparation course taking place across the archdiocese. If this is something you are interested in, please sign up here https://tinyurl.com/5c52zbbz

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MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE

📅 Date: Monday 26 October, 2 November, 9 November, 16 November

📍Meet: St Anne’s Church, Prescot Road, Ormskirk,

Are you planning to get married in a Catholic church? The archdiocese is now offering the marriage preparation course for engaged couples. To be led by trained lay facilitators, the 4-session course will help the couples develop skills which could facilitate good communication within their relationship and an understanding of sacramental marriage within Catholic faith.

The next course will be available on Monday 26 October, 2 November, 9 November and 16 November (for 4 consecutive Wednesday), at St Anne’s Church, Prescot Road, Ormskirk, L39 4TG. There is a non-refundable cost of £50 per couple to help towards materials and other expenses. If you are interested to join, please book online here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/cMQ1fpza3G?origin=lprLink  

More information about upcoming courses for this year, please refer to the archdiocesan website https://tinyurl.com/mr6p8vne

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WEEKEND RETREAT FOR PORTUGUESE SPEAKING YOUNG ADULTS

📅 Date:13-15 November

📍Location:  St Joseph Prayer House, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1PH. 

The Portuguese-Speaking Young Adults Group from Liverpool warmly invites all Portuguese-speaking young adults (up to 28 years old) to a weekend at St Joseph Prayer House, Formby, Liverpool, L37 1PH. The retreat will be conducted in Portuguese language and will feature a special programme led by Fr Adriano Zandoná. For more information or to reserve your place, please get in touch via Instagram @jovens.catolicos.em.liverpool or by email at 

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SAFEGUARDING SURVEY 

A message from Bishop Tom Neylon

In October, the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) will conduct an audit on the archdiocesan safeguarding team and the work they do to keep our parishes safe.

As part of this audit, we're asking everyone within the Archdiocese of Liverpool – whether you are a victim, survivor, volunteer or parishioner - to take a few minutes to complete this survey.

The survey will be open from Monday 24 August and will close on Friday 25 September

Watch the video from Bishop Tom Neylon to find out more about why taking part in this survey is so important.

Bishop Tom Neylon invites you to fill in the following survey ahead of the CSSA audit in October.

Survey at Public call for information - Archdiocese of Liverpool

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WEEKEND OF PRAYER AND RENEWAL

📅 Date:  25-27 September, 2026

📍Location: St Joseph's Prayer Centre Formby

“The Lord heals, restores, and renews…” Keynote Speaker: Ros Powell. Booking is essential. Residential stay: £190; Non-residential with meals: £50 per day; self-catering: donation

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MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE

📅 Date: Monday 26 October, 2 November, 9 November, 16 November

📍Meet: St Anne’s Church, Prescot Road, Ormskirk,

Are you planning to get married in a Catholic church? The archdiocese is now offering the marriage preparation course for engaged couples. To be led by trained lay facilitators, the 4-session course will help the couples develop skills which could facilitate good communication within their relationship and an understanding of sacramental marriage within Catholic faith.

The next course will be available on Monday 26 October, 2 November, 9 November and 16 November (for 4 consecutive Wednesday), at St Anne’s Church, Prescot Road, Ormskirk, L39 4TG. There is a non-refundable cost of £50 per couple to help towards materials and other expenses. If you are interested to join, please book online here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/cMQ1fpza3G?origin=lprLink  

More information about upcoming courses for this year, please refer to the archdiocesan website https://tinyurl.com/mr6p8vne 

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CERTIFICATE IN ALTAR SERVER STUDIES

Applications are now open for the Certificate in Altar Server Studies, a six-month distance learning course offered by the Guild of St Stephen in partnership with the Maryvale Institute. The registration deadline is 15 September.

Designed for adult altar servers (18+), the course explores the liturgy, sacraments, Scripture, leadership, communication and the theology of service. It is delivered through monthly online evening sessions, with an optional study day at Oscott College.

The course costs £500 per student, and parishes may wish to support those interested in undertaking this formation.

For full details, visit guildofststephen.org/certificate or email

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IRENAEUS NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2026

To discover more about the events and spiritual sessions at Irenaeus please read the September newsletter  click here

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IRENAEUS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

The Irenaeus Centre, 32 Great Georges Road, Waterloo, are desperately looking for 2-3 volunteers to fill the slot on a Monday afternoon, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. If you can help, please phone 0151 949 1199 or contact

We are always looking for help at any other time. We are open from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm on Mondays - Thursdays.

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BE WOMEN OF COURAGE

A women's weekend of sharing and exploring the call of God in our lives

📅 Date: Friday 16th - Sunday 18th October 2026

📍Location: The Irenaeus Centre L22 1RD

For more information contact

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SCRIPTURE MORNINGS AT IRENAEUS

'You either get it or you don't" A look at the parables

📅 Date: Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th November 2026; 10.30am - 12 noon

📍Location: The Irenaeus Centre L22 1RD

(Zoom links available from ) 

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175 YEARS OF THE REDEMPTORISTS AT BISHOP ETON

 

On the 1st July the  St Mary's and Bishop Eton Women's Group listened to a a talk by Fr Andree Burns on 175 Years at Bishop Eton.

Before the talk there was a chance to visit the organ loft and view the restored Last Judgement stained glass window by C E Kempe.

 

 

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WHATS ON AT IRENAEUS SEPTEMBER 2026

 

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE ARCHDIOCESE

The Archdiocese are currently seeking

• Charity Accounting (Building Projects):   Closing Date: September 6, 2026
• Assistant Parish Centre Manager to work accross St Benet's, Netherton, St George's, Maghull and St William of York, Thornton : Closing date: September 7, 2026
• Assistant Parish Centre Manage to work across St Basil's, Widnes, St Ambrose, Speke and St Joseph the Worker, Kirkby :Closing date: September 7, 2026
• Parish Admin at St Oscar Romero Parish: Closing date: September 10, 2026

Full details can be found at Careers - Join the team  

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 PAULINE BOOK CENTRE – TALK BY MGR PETER FLEETWOOD

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ALIVE WORSHIP CELEBRATION:

📅 Date: Sunday 27 September, 4.00-5.00pm   (please note the date change)

📍Meet:  Our Lady of the Assumption Church, L25 2RW.

All are welcome to come and experience worship and prayer led by One Hope Project, a Catholic collective bringing impactful music, fresh creativity and building community. ALIVE celebrates God’s presence in our lives.

There will be prayer, adoration, friendship and hospitality to follow. All welcome!

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 ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AT SVP CHURCH

📅 Date: Wednesday 23 September – 7PM

📍Meet:  St Vincent de Paul Church, 13 Hardy Street, Liverpool, L1 5JN

There will be a a Roundtable Discussion during the Season of Creation on the documentary: The People's Emergency Briefing. It will be an interactive screening and conversation on how Christians are called to care for our common home.

Doors open at 6:45pm.

All are welcome, and registration is available via the QR code below or the following link: archdioceseofliverpool.org/pebroundtable or by contacting  

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 NUGENT SLEEP OUT 2026

📅 Date: Thursday 24 September, 6.00pm

📍Meet:   The Reader, Mansion House, Calderstones Park, Liverpool L18 3JB.

Help raise vital funds and awareness for people experiencing homelessness, poverty and social isolation across our communities. By spending one night outdoors, participants will help support Nugent’s life-changing work with children, young people, adults and families, while reflecting on the challenges faced by some of the most vulnerable in society. Whether you take part yourself or sponsor someone who does, your support will help provide care, opportunity and hope to those who need it most. All are welcome. 

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 50 YEARS OF LOURDES MEMORIES CAPTURED IN ONE BEAUTIFUL SCRAPBOOK: