We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming in-person events, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore our core areas of focus in greater depth. Each event will feature speakers with extensive on-the-ground experience, knowledge, and insight to share. Below, you’ll find detailed information for each session, including our guest speakers, schedules and locations.


Please note that all these events are free.

Guest speaker: Jenny Sinclair, founder and director of Together for the Common Good.

You’ll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, share ideas, and forge new partnerships. Whether you’re a parishioner wanting to know more, a committed volunteer, a staff member in one of our schools, or simply looking to connect with others in the Diocese of Brentwood who are passionate about social action, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out!


Date: Saturday 7th March

Time: 1pm – 5pm

Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall, Cambridge Park, Wanstead E11 2PR


To register, click here>>

All are welcome to to join our series of Caritas conversations.


Date: Wednesday, 29th April 2026

Time: 6.30pm

Location: Online (Zoom)


These online conversations are to create a space for shared prayer, solidarity and fraternity. A sharing of ‘quick win’ good ideas that can be easily replicated in other parishes as well as ways to directly connect with others working and volunteering in each area of focus. Charitable organisations working on the ground will also be present.

Registration is required, please click here<<

The Dioceses and Ethnic Chaplaincies of Brentwood, Southwark, and Westminster invite you to a celebration of the annual Mass for Migrants on Monday, 4th May 2026. 


Date: Monday, 4th May 2026

Time: 12pm

Location: St Antony of Padua Church, Forest Gate E7 9QB


Banner bearers are invited to gather at St Bonaventure’s Secondary School at 11:15 am for refreshments and preparations ready for the banner procession at 12pm.

All are welcome to to join our series of Caritas conversations.


Date: Wednesday, 6th May 2026

Time: 6.30pm

Location: Online (Zoom)


These online conversations are to create a space for shared prayer, solidarity and fraternity. A sharing of ‘quick win’ good ideas that can be easily replicated in other parishes as well as ways to directly connect with others working and volunteering in each area of focus. Charitable organisations working on the ground will also be present.

Registration is required, please click here<<

All are welcome to to join our series of Caritas conversations.


Date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Time: 6.30pm

Location: Online (Zoom)


These online conversations are to create a space for shared prayer, solidarity and fraternity. A sharing of ‘quick win’ good ideas that can be easily replicated in other parishes as well as ways to directly connect with others working and volunteering in each area of focus. Charitable organisations working on the ground will also be present.

Registration is required, please click here<<