All events coming up in the Archdiocese of Liverpool.
1:00-4:00
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
9:30-3:30
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
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.
1:00-3:00
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.
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
9:30-3:30
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.
9:30-3:30
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.
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
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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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.
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.
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.
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.