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Mass for Engaged Couples with Bishop John Arnold

St Patrick's Church, Livesey Street, M4 5HF
Saturday 14th February 2026
1:30PM

On Saturday 14 February, Bishop John will be celebrating a special Mass for engaged couples across the diocese. The Mass provides couples with an opportunity to seek God’s blessing to guide and strengthen them during this time of preparation. Newly-married couples are also invited to receive a blessing in their first year of marriage. The […]

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Online Gospel Readings for Lent

Online
Tuesday 17th February 2026

During the Lenten period, there will be a series of gospel readings delivered online by various speakers, with the final reading to be given by Bishop John Arnold ahead of Palm Sunday. The readings will take place on Tuesdays, with specific texts listed below: Tuesday 17 February with Fr Michael Deas First Sunday of Lent […]

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP – Manchester University Talk

Catholic Chaplaincy Church of the Holy Name, 339 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PG.
Tuesday 17th February 2026
6PM

Manchester Universities Catholic Chaplaincy would like to invite you to an upcoming talk from Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP, to be delivered as part of a series of guest lectures. Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe is an English Dominican priest, theologian and preacher, who served as Master of the Dominican Order from 1992-2001, and advised Pope Francis on […]

Lenten Talks: School of Prayer

Our Lady and Lancashire Martyrs, Little Hulton, M28 0DL
Tuesday 17th February 2026
10:30AM to 12:30PM

Mgr Paul Smith, Sr Joan Kerley and Maria Kidd would like to welcome you to a series of talks and prayerful reflections over the Lenten period. Please see below for the full schedule. Light refreshments will be served; any donations would be appreciated. 17 February God Calls to Conversion “Jesus was called into the wilderness” […]

Lenten Talks: School of Prayer

Our Lady and Lancashire Martyrs, Little Hulton, M28 0DL
Tuesday 24th February 2026
10:30AM to 12:30PM

Mgr Paul Smith, Sr Joan Kerley and Maria Kidd would like to welcome you to this ongoing series of talks and prayerful reflections over the Lenten period. Please see below for the remaining scheduled discussions. Light refreshments will be served; any donations would be appreciated. 24 February God Calls us on a Journey “Jesus took […]

Exploring God’s Creation within Catholic Theology

Guardian Angels RC Church Hall, Harvey Street, Elton, Bury. BL8 2RD
Wednesday 25th February 2026
7:00PM to 9:00PM

We are pleased to share that Dr Finlay Malcolm, from the University of Manchester, will be delivering an interactive teaching session exploring how creation and the environment are integral to Catholic faith and theology. The session will involve theological and environmental teaching, spiritual reflection, and discussion of how we can be part of God’s work, […]

Lenten Talks: School of Prayer

Our Lady and Lancashire Martyrs, Little Hulton, M28 0DL
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
10:30AM to 12:30PM

Mgr Paul Smith, Sr Joan Kerley and Maria Kidd would like to welcome you to this ongoing series of talks and prayerful reflections over the Lenten period. Please see below for the remaining scheduled discussions. Light refreshments will be served; any donations would be appreciated. 3 March God Calls us to Life-Giving Water “If you […]

Lenten Talks: School of Prayer

Our Lady and Lancashire Martyrs, Little Hulton, M28 0DL
Tuesday 10th March 2026
10:30AM to 12:30PM

Mgr Paul Smith, Sr Joan Kerley and Maria Kidd would like to welcome you to this ongoing series of talks and prayerful reflections over the Lenten period. Please see below for the remaining scheduled discussions. Light refreshments will be served; any donations would be appreciated. 10 March God calls us to Healing “He went and […]

Lenten Talks: School of Prayer

Our Lady and Lancashire Martyrs, Little Hulton, M28 0DL
Tuesday 17th March 2026
10:30AM to 12:30PM

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Mass for LGBT+ Catholics

St Augustine's, Grosvenor Square, Manchester, M15 6BW
Saturday 21st March 2026
3:00pm

We’re delighted to share details of our next Mass for LGBT+ Catholics, their friends and families. Mass will take place at 3pm on Saturday 21st March at St Augustine’s Church, in Manchester. As usual, there will be refreshments after Mass. We look forward to seeing you there!