The Pastoral Development Department works alongside the local Church to resource and support its mission.
Our department resources and supports the mission of local parishes and deaneries.
We work to enable local pastoral planning, development, formation, training, transition, adaptation and change.
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Mission Development | Enabling development of local mission plans by parishes and deaneries within the parameters of the Pastoral Plan and Church's mission.
Catechesis | Development of catechetical strategies, procurement of resources, training of catechists.
Ordained Ministry Development | Supporting the vicariate for clergy, vocations and the ongoing formation of priests.
Laity Development | Adult formation and training ranging from subject-relevant skills and knowledge to spirituality, networking and personal development.
Catholic Social Action | Co-ordinating the work of the Archdiocese relating to social justice and environmental issues compatible with Catholic Social Teaching, in keeping with Pope Francis’ encyclical 'Laudato Si’.
Stewardship | Helping the local Church to plan for a sustainable future by harnessing the gifts of time, talent and treasure.
11:00AM
Join Archbishop Malcolm and Pax Christi Liverpool for solemn mass at 11AM to mark Peace Sunday. This will be followed by the Liverpool Archdiocese Justice and Peace commission’s annual memorial lecture at 1:30 PM in the Gibberd room at the Cathedral. Andrew Jackson CEO of Pax Christi England and Wales will speak on ‘The challenges of non-violence in 2024: being non-violent in a violent world.’ For more details contact p.guidi@rcaol.org.uk
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7:00PM -8:30PM
Hear from Housing People Building Communities on their refit of 2 disused Archdiocesan churches, and discuss the current housing shortage affecting refugees. This event is online. More information to follow.
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6:30PM - 8:00PM
Following the feedback from our previous series of workshops, we have arranged a second list of meetings for anyone who coordinates or helps at RCIA meetings to come together for a catch up, training and sharing of resources meeting. This will be a continuation of the discussion we began in September, but if you were unable to attend previously, you’re very welcome to join us now. To book your place, please email rcia@rcaol.org.uk
St Joseph, Wrightington
Crow Orchard Lane
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Wrightington
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WN6 9PA
6:30PM -8:00PM
Following the feedback from our previous series of workshops, we have arranged a second list of meetings for anyone who coordinates or helps at RCIA meetings to come together for a catch up, training and sharing of resources meeting. This will be a continuation of the discussion we began in September, but if you were unable to attend previously, you’re very welcome to join us now. To book your place, please email rcia@rcaol.org.uk
St Bede, Widnes
Leigh Avenue
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WA8 6EL
3PM - 4:30PM
The fourth event of the Vatican II Constitutions Lecture and Seminar Series will take place in December at Liverpool Hope University. This can be also be viewed online. The speaker will be Pat Jones, who will be giving a talk on Gaudium et Spes. The day starts with a seminar, then refreshments, before ending with a lecture. Please use the link below to book your place.
AJB 059, Hope University
AJB 059, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD
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5:30PM - 7PM
The fourth event of the Vatican II Constitutions Lecture and Seminar Series will take place in December at Liverpool Hope University. This can be also be viewed online. The speaker will be Pat Jones, who will be giving a talk on Gaudium et Spes. The day starts with a seminar, then refreshments, before ending with a lecture. Please use the link below to book your place.
FML 014, Hope University
FML 014, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD
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3PM - 4:30PM
The third event of the Vatican II Constitutions Lecture and Seminar Series will take place in December at Liverpool Hope University, this can also be viewed online. This can also be viewed online. The speaker will be Peter McGrail, who will be giving a talk on Sacrosanctum Concilium. The day starts with a seminar, then refreshments, before ending with a lecture. Use the link below to book your place.
AJB 059, Hope University
AJB 059, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD
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3PM - 4:30PM
The second event of the Vatican II Constitutions Lecture and Seminar Series will take place in December at Liverpool Hope University. This can also be viewed online. The speaker will be Paul McPartlan, who will be giving a talk on Lumen Gentium. The day starts with a seminar, then refreshments, before ending with a lecture. Please book your place below.
AJB 059, Hope University
AJB 059, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD
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5:30PM - 7:00PM
The second event of the Vatican II Constitutions Lecture and Seminar Series will take place in December at Liverpool Hope University. This can also be viewed online. The speaker will be Paul McPartlan, who will be giving a talk on Lumen Gentium. The day starts with a seminar, then refreshments, before ending with a lecture. Please book your place below.
FML 014, Hope University
FML 014, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD
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10:00AM - 3:30PM
Providing input on the latest environmental initiatives across the Archdiocese, and Care for Creation leadership training. Speakers on the day include Bishop John Arnold, the current Environmental Lead for the Bishop's Conference of England and Wales. More information can be found below.
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5:30PM - 7:00PM
The third event of the Vatican II Constitutions Lecture and Seminar Series will take place in December at Liverpool Hope University, this can also be viewed online. This can also be viewed online. The speaker will be Peter McGrail, who will be giving a talk on Sacrosanctum Concilium. The day starts with a seminar, then refreshments, before ending with a lecture. Use the link below to book your place.
FML 014, Hope University
FML 014, Hope Park, Taggart Avenue, L16 9JD
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We offer a variety of formation and training opportunities to support your ministry or your personal growth in faith.
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Are you involved in ministry in your parish? The Certificate in Pastoral Ministry is a bespoke, online learning experience for those seeking to develop their ministry in the UK parish and community context.
The Sacraments are actions of the Holy Spirit working through the Church and are tangible ways in which God continues to minister to His people.
Connect with the charities and organisations active in our archdiocese, from Nugent to Caritas, CAFOD, to Feeding Liverpool.
Our resident team of young people who minister to other young people through retreats, events and formation.
This project exists to help people to grow in their spiritual life and to come to see God at work in thier lives - they are based in a retreat centre in Crosby.
These resources are here to equip anyone interested in the synod and to help all involved to approach the synodal process with an open disposition.
If you would like to join in a Mass with BSL Signing, please contact Fr Martin Kershaw in St Helens. The Deaf and Sign Community Service at Caritas in Nugent offers specialised support in Merseyside including BSL sign language classes, an arts and drama group, interpretation service, health awareness services and support in all areas of spiritual and pastoral life for people who are Deaf.
Dementia friendly activities from the Irenaeus Project include ‘Songs we remember’, a sing-along and Dementia awareness sessions. Please contact Sr Moira Meeghan at Irenaeus to find out more.
For Masses and community support, please contact Fr Steve Maloney. Masses and meetings are normally held at St Richard’s, Mayfield Street, Atherton, M46 0AQ.
Our bulletin offers a wealth of information, tips and resources that may be of help or interest to those who work in pastoral ministry or those wish to develop their faith. We promote events that are open to everyone, either in-person or via Zoom/Teams/YouTube, etc.
