Major Boost for ‘At Risk’ Historic Church in Peterborough

A multi-million-pound restoration project to save one of Peterborough’s most historically significant churches has taken a vital step forward this week, with the announcement of support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

St Peter and All Souls, a Grade II listed Roman Catholic church in the heart of the city, has secured an initial grant of £218,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a crucial milestone in its ambitious restoration plans.

Total disregard for Palestinian self-determination blocks path to lasting peace in the Holy Land

On 20 August, Israel’s Higher Planning Council gave final approval for 3,753 housing units for its settlement project in the occupied West Bank, including 3,401 in the E1 neighbourhood of Ma’ale Adumim. The project seeks to link settlements and separate the West Bank from East Jerusalem, effectively killing off any hope of a contiguous Palestinian State.

The Bishops of the International Affairs department who lead the Bishops’ Conference’s work on the Holy Land have condemned the move and appealed for the international community to assert pressure to stop further settlement expansion and settler violence.

Pope Leo calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace

Addressing the faithful gathered in the Paul VI Hall for his weekly General Audience on 20 August, Pope Leo XIV turned his thoughts once more to the world’s many conflict zones.

In recalling the upcoming liturgical commemoration of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is celebrated on Friday, 22 August, the Pope invited the faithful to celebrate that day by praying and fasting for peace.

Bishop Nowakowski celebrates the blessing of a newly-built Basilica in western Ukraine

On Friday, 22 August, the Eparch of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London, Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, celebrated the blessing of a newly-built Basilica in the village of Staryna, Ivano-Frankivsk, in western Ukraine.

His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Major Archbishop of Kyiv–Galicia and head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, blessed the Basilica dedicated to Bishop Martyr Simeon Lukash in the presence of thousands of pilgrims, hundreds of clergy and religious, Archbishop Volodymyr Viytyshyn, the Papal Nuncio and more than 20 bishops.

National Walking Pilgrimage for the Jubilee Year

As the UK endures its fourth heatwave of the year, more people than ever are using their spare time to get out and about to enjoy the sunshine and the many walking routes our country has to offer. Yes, you have to be sensible – you have to be prepared – but why not use this seasonal time of rest and relaxation to combine faith, prayer, and pilgrimage to walk a path of witness that medieval English and Welsh people followed religiously pre-Reformation.

Season of Creation

1 September - 4 October

The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, celebrated on 1 September, is the official start of the Season of Creation, a time of sustained prayer and action which lasts a month and four days. During this season we are encouraged to pray and engage in community events in order to deepen our relationship with God, our neighbour and the earth we share, being ever more attentive to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.

Mass for the Care of Creation – Missa pro custodia creationis

1 September - Day of Prayer for Care of Creation

On the 10th anniversary of the publication of the encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Leo XIV approved for use the Decree for the Missa pro custodia creationis – ‘Mass for the Care of Creation’.

This new formulary of the Roman Missal is included in the Masses pro variis necessitatibus vel ad diversa (‘for various needs and occasions’) and has been approved by the Holy Father through the Decretum de formulario et lectionibus adhibendis in Missa pro custodia creationis.

10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’: Sustaining the Impact

3 September

This online event marks the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ ground breaking encyclical on care for our common home. Published in 2015, Laudato Si’ helped shape international conversations on the environment, including influencing the moral framework of the Paris Agreement (COP21). In it, Pope Francis called for an “integral ecology” – one that recognises the deep connection between environmental degradation, social justice, our relationship with God and the rest of humanity.

The Well: Evening of Eucharistic revival with Christopher West and Mike Mangione

11 September 2025

Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione for an evening of beauty, reflection and Eucharistic revival. On Thursday 11 September, St George’s Cathedral is hosting a special evening of beauty, reflection and Eucharistic revival with Christopher West and Mike Mangione.

The heart burns with a mysterious thirst; The Well is an invitation to quench that thirst. The Well engages the imagination and the senses with live music by Mike Mangione and the dynamic presentation of Christopher West, for a revival like you’ve never experienced before.

The National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope

13 September

The Pilgrimage of Hope is a national walking pilgrimage with four main Ways converging at the Cathedral of St Barnabas, Nottingham, on Saturday 13 September 2025, for shared prayer and celebration. The Pilgrimage will culminate with Solemn Mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at 11.15 am on 14 September 2025 at St Barnabas’ Cathedral. The Pilgrimage will embody the values of the Sisters of the Holy Cross of compassion, faith, prayer and community.

Education Sunday

14 September

Education Sunday is marked this year on 14 September - just after the new academic year starts. The theme for 2025 is “The Son of Man must be lifted up” taken from St John’s Gospel (John 3:13-17).

Value, Neurodiversity and Education With Edith Stein

27 October - 1 November

An interactive conference reflecting on the writings and life of Edith Stein that explores her relevance for life and education today. The event encourages ecumenical fellowship in meal and prayer, discussion and practical workshops. It takes place at the Pontifical Teresianum University in Rome and at the Edith Stein Church in the city.

Senior Migration Officer – Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN)

In 2021, CSAN launched its strategy to extend the social mission of the Church in a post-COVID society. We are developing the infrastructure of the social action network of the Church in England and Wales, including new alliances for diocesan Caritas agencies, advocacy and migration. As our Senior Officer for Migration, you will help to raise awareness of migration issues from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching and lead on our Ambassadors Programme against Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, as well as prepare briefings and campaign responses to Government legislation.

Diocese of Arundel and Brighton – Head of Finance

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll oversee the support of cloud-based reporting for 80 parish sites and the delivery of timely, accurate management accounts for central operations based at our Crawley site. You will have a key role in providing high-quality financial reporting to our Trustees and Diocesan Finance Committee (DFC). You’ll also lead the team in producing statutory audited accounts, acting as the principal contact for external auditors.