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News Extra 11th October 2026

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OCTOBER'S CATHOLIC PICTORIAL

An electronic copy of October's Catholic Pictorial is available by clicking here.

PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION OCTOBER 2026

PRISONS WEEK 11 - 17 OCTOBER

Prisoners’ Sunday marks the first day of the ecumenical Prisons Week, a dedicated week of prayer across our Christian communities.

Prisons Week was founded by Bishop Victor Guazzelli in 1975. Since then, the Prisons Week group has prepared resources to enable the Christian community to pray for the needs of all those affected by imprisonment. 

To learn more visit  Prisoners’ Sunday – National Day of Prayer & Support | Pact

ST CHARBEL HEALING MASS

Last Thursday of every month at 6pm at St Luke's the Evangelist Church, Shaw Lane, Whiston

CHURCH ACTION ON POVERTY

Church Action on Poverty Sunday take place on 18 October. The 2026 theme is Food, Faith & Fellowship.

You are invited to join an ecumenical online service at 6pm

Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../church-action-on-poverty...

CHRISTOPHER GRANGE CARE HOME VOLUNTEERS

Do you have you a few hours a week to spare? Christopher Grange RVS Coffee Shop urgently needs your help to serve the visitors and residents. If you are interested call Anne on 07790 148 177.

CTMH WALK OCTOBER

📅 Date:  12 October

📍Location:  Central Station  by 10.20 to catch the 10.32 Southport train.  

The next CTMH Walk will take place on October 12th walk, with the theme of Formby. 

Arrive in Formby at 11.01 and walk to Holy Trinity church (Anglican) where we can get a cup of tea and a tour of the church (11.20). Walk then includes the grounds of Our Lady of Compassion church (RC).  Eventually reach St. Peter's church, Formby (Anglican) - we can eat our sandwiches in church hall.

 For those who have walked enough it is a short journey to Freshfield Station to return home. Otherwise we will continue back to Formby village and on to its station.  For those who can't walk very far there is a Formby Circular Bus (F1) which leaves the village on the hour and goes near to St. Peter's. 

Please bring some change or a bank card to make a donation for tea/coffee at the two churches where people are very welcoming.'

 CHRISTIAN LIFE COMMUNITY SHOW 'THE PEOPLE'S EMERGENCY BRIEFING'

📅 Date:  Saturday 17 October 10.00am

📍 Location:  Fisher-More Hall

Join Christian Life Community on Saturday 17 October, in Fisher-More Hall at 10.00am (refreshments) – 11.45am showing the film "The People's Emergency Briefing". This is a nationally promoted film which provides a clear-eyed look at the ecological and social crises we face, and why they matter to us.

Tired of fake news - get the facts from the experts, facilitated by Chris Packham supported by a "Goggle Box" style participation.

A further showing is taking place at St Teresa's Norris Green (Presbytery) on 28 October at 7.00pm.

ANCIENT BYZANTINE ICONOGRAPHY COURSE

📅 Date: 12-18 October 2026

📍Meet: Christian Heritage Centre

A seven-day course writing an icon in the ancient Byzantine style, using the liquid egg tempera technique. The course leads the student through each step of writing an icon of their own, providing theological explanations and practical demonstrations. Our October course is for those with some experience: please register your interest for an opportunity to book onto the next novice course.

ARCHDIOCESAN GOOD NEWS - ST HELENS ROSARY PROCESSION

The rosary procession took place in St Helens last weekend, a tradition in the area going back over 60 years.

Led by Father Jino Arikkatt, MCBS, parish priest at Holy Cross and St Helen Church, and joined by the mayor of St Helens, Cllr Stephen Little, the event dates back to the late 1950s when parishioner Martin Byrne fell seriously ill and pledged to God that if he recovered, he would start an annual Rosary procession in the town.

 ‘RIVER OF REMEMBRANCE’

📅 Date: Saturday 31st October - Thursday 26th November.

📍Location:   Our Lady’s Help of Christians, Portico,

Our Lady's Help of ChristiansKnitters & Stitchers group have been hard at work knitting and crocheting around 3,000 poppies for their River of Remembrance display.

The display is available to view from Saturday 31st October - Thursday 26th November.

While it is available any time in the garden, the church hall will be open and serving tea and coffee every Thursday afternoon 1pm-4pm.

WREATH MAKING AT JOSPICE

📅 Date:Sunday 6 December 11am & 2pm

📍Location:   St Joseph’s Hospice

£30 per person

Calling all eager creatives, festive crafters and Christmas lovers!

Come along to our St Joseph’s Hospice Wreath Making Sessions on Sunday 6 December and create your very own beautiful Christmas wreath to take home and enjoy throughout the festive season.

Whether you’re a crafting pro or simply fancy trying something new, our wreath-making sessions are the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit, meet new people and unleash your creativity!

Full details and booking information at Christmas Wreath Making: St. Joseph's Hospice

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this wonderfully festive afternoon!

SUPPORT NUGENT'S 2026 TOY APPEAL

This Christmas, too many children and young people across the Liverpool City Region could wake up without a gift to open. With your help, we can change that.

Nugent are asking for donations of new, unopened toys and gifts for:

Drop-off location: 99 Edge Lane, Liverpool, L7 2PE

Donation dates: 11th & 14th December 2026 from 9am to 5pm

Every donation, no matter the size, will help ensure a child experiences the joy and magic of Christmas.

Find out more:

https://wearenugent.org/event/nugent-toy-appeal-2026/

Thank you for helping us make a difference this Christmas.

WAVES OF HOPE – OPERATION MOBILISATION – MV LOGOS HOPE

📍 Location. Liverpool Cruise Port

📆 Dates. Open from. 23rd October 1pm to 5th November  (excluding Mondays & the 29th October_

🕣 Hours. Tues to Sat. 10am - 10pm | Sun. 1pm - 10pm | Last entry 9:30pm

Operation Mobilisation's Logos Hope – the largest floating bookfair in the world – is in Liverpool between October 23rd and November 8th, as part of the Waves of Hope tour.

With her people and her stories, the Logos will be a catalyst for all that God is already doing through His people in the UK, creating a sense of encouragement and renewal of the UK Church's response to God's call to make Him known here and around the world.

You are welcome on board where you can visit the bookfair, and you can book a tour or any of the many events on board, including a kids event on Sunday Afternoon 25th October. For Full Info visit  Waves of Hope - Liverpool | Operation Mobilisation 

YOUNG ADULT GROUP TALKS:

Tuesday 13 October 6.30pm-8pm : Young Adult Group Faith-based Talk: 'The Gospel for Catholics - The wonder of the incarnation: matter matters!' With Fr Peter McGrail.

RETREAT: BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD

📅 Date: 20th–23rd November 2026

📍Location:  Christian Heritage Centre Stonyhurst

Step away from the noise and rediscover the stillness in which we become attentive to God.

Led by Fr Roger Dawson SJ, Liz Lord and Steve Noone, this residential retreat explores mindfulness, psychology and the Christian spiritual life. The weekend includes talks, contemplative prayer, Mass, Adoration and time to walk, rest and reflect in the peaceful surroundings of the Stonyhurst estate.

Find out more and book:

https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god/

WOMEN'S GROUP SCHEDULE UNTIL CHRISTMAS

4th November - Margaret C speaking about burials in Toxteth Cemetery (Smithdown Rd) 

2nd December -  Floral Christmas decoration making with Moira

CATHOLIC DEEP DIVE:

📅 Remaining Dates: 7pm-8.30pm 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.

YOUTH SUNDAY CELEBRATION

📅 Date:  Sunday 22 November

📍 Location:  LACE

Come and join us for our Youth Sunday Celebration at LACE! The fabulous ‘One Hope Project’ are hosting the day, and there will be guest speakers on the theme of TAKE COURAGE, I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD. The workshops will be on Courage to Listen, Courage to Pray, and Courage to Act.

The day will start at 10am and finish with Mass together with Archbishop John Sherrington at 5pm. There will be a marketplace of information and groups to get involved with.

Please bring a packed lunch.

The day is free and open to all young people in Secondary school, but they must apply for tickets and attend with a chaplain, teacher, or youth leader/ catechist.

The ratio is 1 adult to 8 young people aged 11 or 12; and 1 adult to 10 young people aged 13+. (Parents must give young people permission to attend and give leaders permission to share young person’s information with the archdiocese.)

We look forward to seeing you there!

ADVENT RETREAT FOR YOUNG ADULTS

📅 Date:  Saturday 27 November 10am

📍 Location:  St Basil's Church, Widnes, WA8 4SZ

Led by Fr Derek Lloyd, we will organise the Advent Retreat for Young Adults on Saturday 28th November at St Basil's Church, Widnes, WA8 4SZ. The Retreat Day will start at 10am and aim to finish at 4pm. The event is free of charge, but please bring your packed lunch.

For further information please contact Moses at

WHATS ON AT IRENAEUS

📅 Date:  Saturday 7 November 10.00am

📍 Location:  Irenaeus

 

ARCHBISHOP’S CERTIFICATE IN CATECHESIS

(APPLICATIONS FOR 2026-2028 ARE NOW OPEN)

This two-year online course whose aim is to equip and support catechists and lay leaders in evangelisation and formation. Beginning from mid-October, the course consisted of a study over 12 units, with four in-person Saturday sessions and seven online study sessions.

For more details, please visit https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/liverpool

MARRIAGE PREPARATION WEEKEND

📅 Date: 8th–10th January 2027

📍Location:  Christian Heritage Centre Stonyhurst

Our residential Marriage Preparation Weekend offers engaged couples time and space to explore the beauty of the Church's teaching of the Sacrament of Matrimony. Led by Stefan and Eleonora Kaminski, it combines a Scripture-based theological reflection with prayer, thoughtful conversation and practical exercises for couples.

Please share this opportunity with engaged couples, clergy and marriage-preparation teams in your community.

Find out more and book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/marriage-preparation/

MEN’S RETREAT: SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST IGNATIUS

📅 Date: 26th February - 3rd March 2027 OR 5th - 10th March 2027

📍Location:  Christian Heritage Centre Stonyhurst

A five-day silent retreat for men (laity and clergy), led by Benedictine monks from St Joseph’s Abbey, Flavigny.

Through guided meditations, prayer, daily Mass and individual spiritual direction, the retreat offers participants an opportunity to step away from everyday distractions, deepen their relationship with God and discern His will more clearly.

Find out more and book:

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

MANIFESTO FOR HOPE CONVERSATION

📅 Date:  Thursday 22 October 

📍Location: The Marquee, Hotel Anfield, 23 Anfield Road, Liverpool L4 0TE   7pm - 8.30pm

An invitation to reflect, listen and build hope together.

We will consider what the Manifesto for Hope’s priorities might mean locally through this workshop for community partners. We will explore the challenges and opportunities facing our neighbourhoods, and what we can do together.

Also, earlier this month the Manifesto was received by the Pope’s envoy at Liverpool Cathedral.  

Details of the event below - Click on the image for a full size invite.

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING

📅 Date:  28 November

📍Location:  The Irenaeus Centre (L22 1RD)

This course examines our baptismal calling, Vatican II’s teaching on ministry, and the role of the Eucharistic minister. It also offers an opportunity to celebrate our place in the Church’s synodal life. Parishes are encouraged to enable the faithful to receive Communion as both the Body and Blood of Christ. This is an ideal opportunity to involve new ministers and, where this is not already the practice, restore Communion under both species.

The day runs from 9.15 am to 4pm Parishes are asked to contribute £15 per attendee to cover costs. Places must be booked and paid for in advance.

TUESDAY TEA AND TOAST AT ST ANTHONY OF PADUA

📅 Date: Each Tuesday 

📍Location:  St Anthony of Padua 9.30am - 12 noon

All welcome, Join us for a relaxing morning of bingo, chat, laughter, tea, toast, and plenty of fun. Everyone is welcome. Whether you come on two legs or four, you'll find a friendly face waiting for you! So why not come along, make new friends, catch up with old ones, and enjoy some good company?

 FATIMA GROUP AT ST MARY'S, CHORLEY – FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH

The Liverpool Archdiocese Fatima Group invites you to the First Saturdays Devotion at St Mary's Church, Chorley (PR7 2SR), led by Fr Marsden, the group's new Spiritual Director.

The devotion takes place on the first Saturday of every month and includes:

All are welcome to join in this monthly devotion inspired by the message of Our Lady of Fatima. 

BE WOMEN OF COURAGE: WOMEN’S WEEKEND

📅 Date:  16-18 October 

📍Location:  Irenaeus

Join us for a women’s weekend of sharing and exploring the call of God in our lives.

For more info, contact

CONTEMPORARY PRAISE EVENING

📅 Date: Saturday 23RD October at 6.30pm

📍Location:  St James, 4 Albion Street, New Brighton, Wirral, CH45 9LF.


Please see image poster for more details.

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

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 

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 )  

GENTLEMEN’S BREAKFAST CLUB

The last Saturday of the month at Christ the King Church there is a Gentlemen’s Breakfast at 8:30am. Talk to Deacon Peter to find out more about coming along to the Club.

DILEXI TE READING GROUP

Bon Secours Young Adults Great Britain and Million Minutes is running a Dilexi Te Reading Group for those in their 20’s and 30’s who are particularly interested in the Church’s love for the poor, you can find out more and register at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bonsecoursyoungadultsgb/2138220

If you have any questions, contact Chris Knowles at 

ARCHDIOCESAN CAREERS

 Scan the QR code to access the Archdiocesan career guide.

 

 

CATHEDRAL EVENTS NEWSLETTER

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King now has its own newsletter, bringing you all their events in one place - to sign up, please visit the link here: https://liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/sign-up/

PORTUGESE-SPEAKING YOUNG ADULTS PRAYER GROUP

Join our monthly gathering for prayer, friendship, and faith at St Michael and All Angels Church, Kirkby L32.

All Portuguese-speaking young adults are welcome!

For more information please contact: 07752 773037 Tiago and 07857 178601 Karine.

LECTIO FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Every Friday at 6pm at St Vincent de Paul's Church, L1 5JN, there is a "lectio" prayer group for young adults. There will be a Mass at 6pm, followed by a short time of sharing the Sunday readings at 6.30pm. It's a friendly group and sometimes they also organise trips and retreats.

Follow this link to join my WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FvRR2Q6sIDK83W4KgBIJqU If you want more information please contact James: or 07394 503 911

STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CATHEDRAL

Keep up to date with everything happening at the Cathedral by signing up for the Metropolitan Cathedral newsletter. From upcoming events and special services to the latest news and updates, it’s the easiest way to stay in the loop. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ZKJby3

 THE SHELL - PILGRIMAGES VIA AN APP

  A new Franciscan App. 'The Shell' is offering podcast pilgrimages, starting with a series of five, celebrating the 800th anniversary last month of the arrival of the first Franciscans in England. It's conversational, based on the original diaries and letters. It will be both interesting and fun 

Scan the QR code to get the app

LOVE TO MOVE

Why not come along and have some fun at our age and dementia friendly exercise classes. Every other Tuesday in the hall - check the newsletter for dates.

 

REGULAR EVENTS AT IRENAEUS

 

DIVINE LITURGY IN LIVERPOOL

The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has a parish in Liverpool. It is currently based in St Sebastian's Fairfield Times for Divine Liturgy and Confessions will be advertised on

a) their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Ukrainian-Catholic-Church-in-Liverpool-1864679287112879
b) their website https://sites.google.com/site/ukrainianparishinliverpool

or you can join the churches whatsapp chat https://chat.whatsapp.com/CMpLT50ZxKd2H5Uk4aVZhh