The Birmingham Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference takes place from August 10th to 14th in Solihull. Centred on the theme “Return. Receive. Rejoice.”, the conference offers five days of worship, teaching, healing and renewal in the Holy Spirit. Speakers include Deacon Larry and Andi Oney, Terry Quinn, and Ros Powell, with Bishop Timothy Menezes celebrating the Opening Mass and Fr. Eamonn Corduff leading the Healing Service and Closing Mass. All are invited to join this Spirit-filled gathering for inspiration, deeper faith and renewal. This fiveday gathering is more than a conference - it is an opportunity to: Experience vibrant, Spirit-led worship; Receive life-giving teaching rooted in Scripture; Encounter God’s healing and renewal; Deepen your faith and relationship with the Holy Spirit and Be inspired and equipped for mission Join Catholics from across the UK and beyond for a truly Spirit-filled event that will renew hearts, strengthen faith, and ignite purpose. For more information or to book a place at the conference please visit: https://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/Event/birmingham-catholic-charismaticrenewal-conference-2026
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The Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality at the Carmelite Priory, Oxford to mark the 300th anniversary of the canonisation of Saint John of the Cross and the 100th anniversary of his proclamation as Doctor of the Church, is offering a two day Spirituality summit on the theme of “Contemplative Creativity and Human Flourishing” on July 10th and 11th. The event can be attended in person at the Carmelite Priory, Chilswell Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford or online. We not come and join thirteen international speakers, including Cardinal Anders Arborelius OCD, Dr. Susan Muto, and Fr. Iain Matthew OCD, for a two-day exploration of how contemplative wisdom can renew creativity and restore the human spirit. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.carmelite.uk.net/spirituality-summit-2026%20(1).html
Canon John’s swearing in as the new Provost of the Chapter and the installation of Canons-elect Tim McGrath, Cyril Thadathil and Michael Doyle will take place on Wednesday, June 10th at 11:00am in St. David’s Cathedral, Cardiff. All are welcome to join the celebration of the Capitular Mass (Chapter Mass) by Canon John in the presence of the Archbishop and the rest of the Chapter of Canons.
On Saturday, May 30th there will be a Pilgrimage for young people in Years 8 to 13 to Our Lady of the Taper, Cardigan - The Welsh National Shrine of Our Lady. There will be transport available. If you are interested in attending and want to book a place please email: youth@cardiffmenevia.org or ring 029 2037 9490.
WeBelieve - Festival of Catholic Life The WeBelieve Festival brings the Church together in England and Wales. It is an unmissable opportunity to discover the traditions and charisms that flow through the Church, to experience the joy of community, and to encounter personally the Lord Jesus, our salvation. Speakers include Archbishop John Wilson and priests and religious from various orders and congregations. The Festival takes place at St. Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham from Friday, July 24th to Monday, July 27th . If you are interested in attending, you can find more information and book tickets at https://www.webelievefestival.com/
The annual Welsh National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Taper, Cardigan, led by Rt. Rev. Peter Brignall – Bishop of Wrexham, takes place on Sunday, May 17th from 1.30pm to 5.45pm. The event begins at 1.30pm with confessions, at 2.30pm the Rosary Procession takes place. At 3.00pm The Celebration of Mass and at 5.15pm Benediction & Blessing of the Sick. For further information, please contact Canon Pius Augustine by email at cardigan@cardiffmenevia.org or by phone on 01239 612615
The Annual Torchlight Procession in Honour of Our Lady takes place at Belmont Abbey at 9pm on Wednesday 6th May . The preacher will be Fr. John George OSB. There will be recitation of the Holy Rosary and hymns around the Abbey Gardens. Hot and Cold Refreshments will be available to purchase in the Chapterhouse from 6.00pm
Archbishop Mark has written a pastoral letter, inviting all unmarried men who feel God may be calling them to the priesthood to take a first step in discernment. He invites every unmarried man who is open to this call to join him for Evening Prayer at St David's Cathedral, Cardiff, on Sunday, May 31st at 3:30pm , followed by an opportunity to meet with the Archbishop and others exploring the same vocation. To register your interest, please email: vocations@cardiffmenevia.org
Divine Mercy Sunday – April 12th – Cardiff Oratory Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. The devotions of Divine Mercy will be celebrated at the Oratory Parish of St Alban's, Swinton Street at the following times: 2.30pm – Blessing and Veneration of the Image 3.00pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Three o'clock prayer will be at 3pm. Confessions will take place from 2-4pm. All are welcome to attend. April 12th – St. Joseph’s, Cathays Divine Mercy Sunday will also be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, Cathays at the following times: 2:00 pm – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 2:45pm – Talk on Divine Chaplet; 3:00pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:15 pm – Divine Mercy Image Veneration 3:30 pm – Benediction. Followed by Mass After the celebration all the invited to the hall for refreshments