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Education
May 21, 2025
Online

EY2P Training Summer term 2025 - EYFS: Planning Outdoor Learning

1:00-4:00

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Talk
May 21, 2025
The Irenaeus Project, Liverpool

Glimpses of Resurrection: An exploration of the resurrection stories

10:30AM - 12:00PM

Throughout May, the Irenaeus Project will be hosting a series of scripture mornings on the stories of the resurrection. All are welcome to attend. If you cannot attend in person, email jenny@irenaeus.co.uk for the Zoom link.

The Irenaeus Project, Liverpool

32 Great Georges Road

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Waterloo

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L22 1RD

Event
May 24, 2025
Sisters of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Liverpool

Quiet Days at the Cenacle

10:00AM - 4:00PM

We all need time to stop, ponder, be still, be find it hard to have the time. Why not come for a few hours, with like minded people, and just stop and be away from the daily round of life? Bring your own lunch, tea/coffee provided, suggested offering £10 No need to book, just come along and maybe bring a friend. For further information contact Sr Winnie, Cenacle, Tithebarn Grove, Lance Lane, L15 6TW tel 0151 722 2271

Sisters of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Liverpool

Tithebarn Grove

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Lance Lane, Wavertree

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L15 6TW

Event
May 31, 2025

Missionaries of Charity: Annual May Procession

2:00PM

The Missionaries of Charity will be holding their annual May procession through Liverpool City Centre. The procession starts at St Peter's Square, and then continue through the city centre, finishing at the Blessed Sacrament Shrine, just behind Queens Square. A special invitation is extended to those making their first Holy Communion this year! For more information, contact Jim Ross on jimmy.ross7@gmail.com or 07766 706 766

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Event
May 31, 2025
St Teresa, Penwortham

Let the children come to me: A half-day session for those supporting Children's Church/Liturgy in their parishes

10:00AM - 12:30PM

Led by Margaret Wright, former headteacher and currently RE advisor for the Diocese of Lancaster and catechist in one of our churches. An opportunity to share good practice already taking place and explore alternative ways of ‘Unlocking the Word’ with children, for example, through a ‘Godly Play’ style approach, imaginative prayer and praying with pictures. Those attending will also have the opportunity to hear some of the key messages of “To love you more dearly”, the Prayer and Liturgy Directory from the Bishops’ Conference. Please RSVP to penwortham@rcaol.org.uk if you are interested.

St Teresa, Penwortham

Queensway

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Penwortham

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PR1 0DS

Event
June 2, 2025
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Visit of Fatima Statue & Relics

10:00AM - 4:00PM

As part of the national pilgrimage marking the Centenary Year of the Pontevedra Apparition and the Jubilee of Hope, the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the Metropolitan Cathedral, accompanied by the Relics of Saints Francisco and Jacinta. This special visitation carries a message of hope and reparation, reminding us of Our Lady’s promise that her Immaculate Heart will be our refuge.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Mount Pleasant

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L3 5TQ

June 5, 2025
St Helen, Crosby

Newman Association Talk: Defending our Faith in Today's World

7:30PM

The latest Newman Association Talk will see Professor John Sullivan, Professor of Christian Education at Liverpool Hope University, lead a talk on Defending Our Faith in Today's World - the nature and role of Apologetics. The talk will look at What is it? What is it for? And, what qualities are needed to make it effective? All are welcome to attend.

St Helen, Crosby

Alexandra Road

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Crosby

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L23 7TG

Event
June 8, 2025
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Pilgrims of Hope Pentecost Walk

3:00PM - 5:00PM

We come together as pilgrims of hope, as we take on the annual Pentecost walk between our city's two Cathedral's. All are welcome to attend. The celebrations will begin with a short act of worship at Liverpool Cathedral and include the story of Pentecost, a walk along Hope Street, hymns and stalls on the piazza of the Metropolitan Cathedral. The choirs of both cathedrals and a Salvation Army Band will be involved. There will be giant family games at the end.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool

Mount Pleasant

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L3 5TQ

Education
June 10, 2025
St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Subject Leadership Day with Emma Turner

9:30-3:30

St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Croxteth Drive

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L17 1AA

Event
June 10, 2025
Sisters of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Liverpool

Time Out on Tuesdays

10:00AM - 4:00PM

In the midst of their busy lives, Jesus invited the disciples to "Come apart and rest for a while." Why not take time to respond to this invitation and join The Sisters of Our Lady of the Cenacle for a time of prayer and quiet. No need to book, just come along and maybe bring a friend. For further information, contact Sr Winnie Morley on 0151 722 2271

Sisters of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Liverpool

Tithebarn Grove

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Lance Lane, Wavertree

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L15 6TW

Course
June 16, 2025
Christ the King, Wavertree

Marriage Preparation Course (Course A - Part 1 of 4)

6:30PM - 8:30PM

This is the first of four sessions in Course A of the Archdiocese of Liverpool’s Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. Course A takes place over four consecutive Mondays in June and July. Attendance at all four sessions is required. Led by trained lay facilitators, each evening offers couples a chance to reflect on their relationship, develop communication skills, and explore the meaning of love in the Catholic tradition.

Christ the King, Wavertree

Queens Drive

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Wavertree

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L15 6YQ

Education
June 17, 2025
Online

EY2P Training Summer term 2025 - EYFS HT & DHT Briefing

1:00-3:00

Online

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Course
June 23, 2025
Christ the King, Wavertree

Marriage Preparation Course (Course A - Part 2 of 4)

6:30PM - 8:30PM

This is the second of four sessions in Course A of the Archdiocese of Liverpool’s Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. Course A takes place over four consecutive Mondays in June and July. Attendance at all four sessions is required. Led by trained lay facilitators, each evening offers couples a chance to reflect on their relationship, develop communication skills, and explore the meaning of love in the Catholic tradition.

Christ the King, Wavertree

Queens Drive

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Wavertree

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L15 6YQ

Event
June 26, 2025

Cathedral Friends at The Art School

7:00PM

We are delighted to be able to collaborate with Chef Paul Askew, one of the UK’s most pioneering figures in hospitality, and his team once again, and we have arranged with them to provide a three course meal with a glass of prosecco on arrival and an amuse bouche for just £50.00 per person. Chef Askew has a firm reputation as a pioneer of excellent modern British cuisine and this is a dining experience not to be missed! The date you need to keep in your diary is Thursday 26 June 2025 from 7pm onwards. Dinner will be served in The Lantern Room. We hope that you will book some tickets and come and enjoy a convivial evening in surroundings that are timeless and yet modern enjoying the company of new friends and old ones, whilst raising money for the Cathedral. To book your ticket and to arrange payment please contact Claire Hanlon at c.hanlon@metcathedral.org.uk

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Education
June 30, 2025
St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Early Years Conference with Ruth Swailes "Putting the child at the heart of our practice"- Liverpool

9:30-3:30

St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool

Croxteth Drive

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L17 1AA

Course
June 30, 2025
Christ the King, Wavertree

Marriage Preparation Course (Course A - Part 3 of 4)

6:30PM - 8:30PM

This is the third of four sessions in Course A of the Archdiocese of Liverpool’s Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. Course A takes place over four consecutive Mondays in June and July. Attendance at all four sessions is required. Led by trained lay facilitators, each evening offers couples a chance to reflect on their relationship, develop communication skills, and explore the meaning of love in the Catholic tradition.

Christ the King, Wavertree

Queens Drive

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Wavertree

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L15 6YQ

Education
July 4, 2025
DW Stadium

Early Years Conference with Ruth Swailes "Putting the child at the heart of our practice" -Wigan

9:30-3:30

DW Stadium

15 Loire Dr, Robin Park Rd, Wigan WN5 0UH

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Course
July 7, 2025
Christ the King, Wavertree

Marriage Preparation Course (Course A - Part 4 of 4)

6:30PM - 8:30PM

This is the final of four sessions in Course A of the Archdiocese of Liverpool’s Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. Course A takes place over four consecutive Mondays in June and July. Attendance at all four sessions is required. Led by trained lay facilitators, each evening offers couples a chance to reflect on their relationship, develop communication skills, and explore the meaning of love in the Catholic tradition.

Christ the King, Wavertree

Queens Drive

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Wavertree

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L15 6YQ

Event
July 30, 2025

Society of St Gregory Summer School - Liverpool Hope University

Until 2 August

The theme of Jubilee and Hope will be reflected in our liturgies and music, providing us with an opportunity to reflect on what we have learned and to consider how we might take the message of hope back to our parish communities. Keynote Speaker – David Wells, a pastoral leader and well known speaker encouraging and inspiring people to share the joy of the gospel, through the lens of building parish life. Director of Music – Martin Barry, a parish musician, composer and former Cathedral Director. He is President of Universa Laus, the international study group for liturgical music. Workshops – Proclaiming the Word, Presiding, Chant, Singing the Psalms, Exploring the Liturgy Directory, the “Volunteer” Organist and much more. We welcome Residential, Non-Residential and Day Delegates and Bursary Funding is available. For more information, click below or email summerschool@ssg.org.uk

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Event
August 22, 2025

Youth 2000 Summer Festival

Youth 2000 will be holding their Summer Festival at Ampleforth Abbey. It is a four-day festival for young adults, where they can explore faith, build relationships and find hope in this jubilee year. For more information, including how you can book, click below.

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Event
August 24, 2025
St Oswald & St Edmund Arrowsmith, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Archdiocesan Pilgrimage Walk and Mass

TBC

St Oswald & St Edmund Arrowsmith, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Liverpool Road

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Ashton-in-Makerfield

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WN4 9NP

Event
September 20, 2025
St Mary's Public Oratory, Aughton

Care for Creation Walk and Mass

TBC

St Mary's Public Oratory, Aughton

Prescot Road

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Aughton

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L39 6TA

Course
September 29, 2025
St Helen, Crosby

Marriage Preparation Course (Course B - Part 1 of 4)

6:30PM - 8:30PM

This is the first of four sessions in Course B of the Archdiocese of Liverpool’s Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. Course A takes place over four consecutive Mondays in June and July. Attendance at all four sessions is required. Led by trained lay facilitators, each evening offers couples a chance to reflect on their relationship, develop communication skills, and explore the meaning of love in the Catholic tradition.

St Helen, Crosby

Alexandra Road

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Crosby

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L23 7TG

Course
October 6, 2025
St Helen, Crosby

Marriage Preparation Course (Course B - Part 2 of 4)

6:30PM - 8:30PM

This is the second of four sessions in Course B of the Archdiocese of Liverpool’s Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. Course A takes place over four consecutive Mondays in June and July. Attendance at all four sessions is required. Led by trained lay facilitators, each evening offers couples a chance to reflect on their relationship, develop communication skills, and explore the meaning of love in the Catholic tradition.

St Helen, Crosby

Alexandra Road

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Crosby

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L23 7TG

Course
October 13, 2025
St Helen, Crosby

Marriage Preparation Course (Course B - Part 3 of 4)

6:30PM - 8:30PM

This is the third of four sessions in Course B of the Archdiocese of Liverpool’s Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. Course A takes place over four consecutive Mondays in June and July. Attendance at all four sessions is required. Led by trained lay facilitators, each evening offers couples a chance to reflect on their relationship, develop communication skills, and explore the meaning of love in the Catholic tradition.

St Helen, Crosby

Alexandra Road

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Crosby

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L23 7TG

Course
October 20, 2025
St Helen, Crosby

Marriage Preparation Course (Course B - Part 4 of 4)

6:30PM - 8:30PM

This is the final of four sessions in Course B of the Archdiocese of Liverpool’s Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. Course A takes place over four consecutive Mondays in June and July. Attendance at all four sessions is required. Led by trained lay facilitators, each evening offers couples a chance to reflect on their relationship, develop communication skills, and explore the meaning of love in the Catholic tradition.

St Helen, Crosby

Alexandra Road

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Crosby

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L23 7TG