THE 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

 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

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.

DAY FOR LIFE 2026

Sunday 21 June is this year’s Day for Life, the annual day in the Church dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition.

This year’s theme is The Wonder of the Child in the Womb. Archbishop John Sherrington, Archbishop of Liverpool and Bishop for Life for England and Wales, has joined with Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin and Bishop John Keenan of Paisley in offering a reflection on the theme and encouraging prayerful support for parents, families and all who have experienced the loss of a child.

Resources to mark the Day for Life

• Archbishop John Sherrington and the bishops’ shared reflection for Day for Life 2026
• Archbishop Sherrington reflects on this year’s theme in an interview with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference
• Bidding prayers and prayers for baby loss and bereaved parents
• Pope Leo has shared a message for the Day for Life, which can be read here https://www.cbcew.org.uk/papal-message-day-for-life-2026/
• Relating to last year's theme: Archbishop Sherrington's statement on the reintroduction of the terminally ill adults bill

Listen:

Archbishop John reflects on this year’s theme and the wonder of the child in the womb in an interview with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference.

Archbishop Sherrington reflects on the wonder of the child in the womb

Pray:

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14).

 Use the Day for Life bidding prayers and prayers for parents who have experienced baby loss. You may also wish to pray through the intercession of St Gerard Majella, patron saint of expectant mothers, childbirth and unborn children. (Saint Gerard Majella C.Ss.R)

Support:

Keep in your prayers all parents, families and communities who accompany children before birth and those who continue to grieve the loss of a child.

Further resources and information can be found on the archdiocesan website, and on the Bishop's Conference website.
Day For Life Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference

https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/news/day-for-life-how-you-can-get-involved

 ADOREMUS 2026 

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

📍 Location:  Metropolitan Cathedral

Join us for Adoremus 2026 at the Metropolitan Cathedral on Saturday 10 October (9.00am–5.00pm), a day of Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, workshops, Confession and fellowship.

The day will include Morning Mass celebrated by Fr Ged Callacher, a Eucharistic Procession and Vigil Mass with Archbishop John Sherrington, as well as workshops including Praying with Art and Godly Play, Taizé prayer, a Romero Rosary led by the White Fathers, and much more.

Bookings open on 1 September. Further details will be available soon. 

 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES OF THE WEST BANK

Pilgrims of Hope, URGENT CALL FOR HELP FROM THE LAST CHRISTIANS OF THE HOLY LAND. Visit the website for more details on how to get involved https://www.pilgrimsofhope.co.uk/so/d7PwSE4sY

 A MOTHER’S WARMTH:

📅 Date:  30 June - 30 August

📍Meet:  Metropolitan Cathedral

Icon Exhibition at the Metropolitan Cathedral 30 June – 30 August. An exhibition by Bulgarian artist and iconographer Dian Kostov. Through contemporary artwork inspired by the image of the Virgin Mary as Mother, the exhibition considers how compassion and care for one another can bring hope and healing in a divided world. Admission free.

PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION JUNE 2026

 In this month’s prayer, the Holy Father invites us to pray “for the values of sports” so we “discover in sport a universal language that brings cultures together, unites peoples, and sows respect, solidarity and personal growth.”

YOUTH SUNDAY

SAVE THE DATE! Sunday 22nd November we will be celebrating Youth Sunday - a day of fellowship, discussion and Mass with the Archbishop. More details to follow soon!

FREE WILL AND GRACE – A THOMISTIC APPROACH:

📅 Date: 28-31 August 2026:

📍 Location: Christian Heritage Centre

Led by Rev Dr Simon Gaine OP. More information at:

 Free Will & Grace [residential course]