Forthcoming Events

Thursday 11 May, 6:30pm

Coronation Walking Tour

Join acclaimed writer, speaker, and principal guide at Catholic History Walks Joanna Bogle for this walking tour to coincide with the Coronation. Taking in St James Park, Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, the Mall, and Westminster Abbey – we will encounter coronation history new and old. Tickets are £15, with advance booking essential due to limited numbers. Meeting point is the steps outside the main doors of the Cathedral.

Monday 5 June, 6:45pm

Talk on St Titus Brandsma

When the dressing was done the patient, on his hands and knees, pushed the bowl along the floor to the drain, but this drew no attention here. He emptied, rinsed, and returned it and then got to his feet, with a little difficulty, and the help of a piece of white-painted, snapped-off aluminium tubing, which he also used as a staff to aid his disabled gait, a sort of stagger, out of the clinic. I don't know what he had been doing to merit the old lady's censure. She had called him a bad boy. I wonder, though, what had ever come into his life to help him be good?

Calcutta Rescue is a registered charity that grew out of the work of an English doctor, Jack Preger, ministering to the refugees in Calcutta's streets in the 1970's. Now it is an award-winning medium-sized NGO, with Indian staff and international support groups, that provides free healthcare, education and vocational training to the poor in Kolkata.

Joe Allen, Co-ordinator josephdavidallen@rcdow.org.uk

For May and June, The Friends are pleased to be offering a range of historical events, to tie in with religious as well as Coronation themes. On the latter, not only will there be the chance to get out and explore Coronation London, but to hear from a range of expert voices later in June. Of course, our regular quizzes make an appearance on the schedule. Tickets can be purchased via the Cathedral website or by emailing friends@rcdow.org.uk .

We are very happy to be welcoming Amanda C Dickie, freelance journalist and lay Carmelite to give this talk entitled: St Titus Brandsma – Prophetic Beacon of Light for the World Today. Amanda was present at the canonisation of the Dutch Carmelite last year in Rome. She highlights his exceptional life and writings as a Carmelite Mystic, Journalist, Pioneer Ecumenist and Martyr of Dachau. Venue: Clergy House Library with tickets £10 available in advance or on the night. NB: please meet at 6:30pm in the Lady Chapel to be escorted to the venue, latecomers after 7pm may not be admitted.

Wednesday 14 June, 6:30pm

Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Supper

Whilst your May will probably be full of national celebrations in addition to the multiple bank holidays, June may well be quieter for you …f ear not! The antidote is here in the form of vinegar-soaked fish and chips, and the hope of quizzing victory! Tickets are £20 and include food from The Laughing Halibut (dietary alternatives available on request). Teams can be assembled on the night as required. Venue: Westminster Cathedral Hall with advance booking essential.

Tuesday 20 June, evening (time to be confirmed)

Annual General Meeting followed by Coronation Reflections

The Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral is a registered charity and duty-bound to meet annually in this way. Once business is concluded, there will be a special ‘Coronation Reflections’ event where we will hear from learned voices on various perspectives of May’s Coronation.

We are pleased to announce that His Eminence the Cardinal will be joining us for this event.