ADVENT RETREAT AT THE BRIARY
📅 Date: 27–29 November 2026
📍Location: The Briary Retreat Centre, Ilkley, West Yorkshire
The Briary Retreat Centre, Ilkley, West Yorkshire are holding an Advent Retreat Weekend, led by Fr Chris Thomas. The weekend takes place from 27– 29 November and is based on the theme of Light in the Darkness. Further details can be obtained from 01943 607287.
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
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/
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/
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/
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:
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- 11.30am – Fatima Prayers and Rosary
- 12.00pm – Mass
- 12.30pm – Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, with Confessions available during Adoration.
All are welcome to join in this monthly devotion inspired by the message of Our Lady of Fatima.
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
PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION AUGUST 2026
In his August prayer intention, Pope Leo invites us to pray for the evangelization of the city so that the Church might know how to reach out to everyone, offering comfort, community, and the joy of the Gospel in every corner of the city.
PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION JULY 2026
In his prayer intention this month, Pope Leo invites us to pray so that the unique and unrepeatable value of every human being might be recognized and that our societies be open to protecting life through love, tenderness and responsibility.
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