Details on upcoming events can be found on this page. For more information, please see the latest Newsletter (available to download below).
To book on to any of these events, simply fill out and submit the form below. All events may be claimed as a legitimate parish expense and are free for retired clergy.
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Further information can be obtained via: ongoing.formation@rcaob.org.uk
Newsletter
Issue 10 - January 2026 : The Synod for Priests - Fathers in Faith - Pope Leo's Apostolic Letter - Books - Intellectual Formation Opportunities - 2026 National Assembly for Permanent Deacons - Calendar of Events
Issue 9 - September 2025 : The Conference for Deacons - Allegations afternoon gathering - The Synod for Priests - Interview - Formation events from Safeguarding and the Kenelm Youth Trust - Calendar of Events
Issue 8 - May 2025 shorter edition : The Conference for Priests - The Retreat for Priests - The Conference for Deacons - The Retreat for Deacons - Calendar of Events
Issue 7 - January 2025 : The Conference for Priests - The Retreat for Priests - Fathers in Faith - Reviews - Intellectual Formation Opportunities - Calendar of Events
Issue 6 - July 2024 : Ordinations - Afternoon Gatherings - Diaconal Ongoing Formation - Reviews of the Synod for Priests - Calendar of Events
Issue 5 - March 2024 : The Synod for Priests - Retreat for Priests - Deacons' Events - Discovery Days 2024 - Fathers in Faith - Book Review - Days of Recollection - Calendar
Issue 4 - December 2023 : OGF Committee - Accompaniment Article - Reviews - Days of Recollection - Calendar
Issue 3 - July 2023 : OGF Day for Deacons - Afternoon Sessions - Fathers in Faith - Reviews - Calendar
Issue 2 - May 2023 : The Conference for Priests - Retreat for Priests - Discovery Day 2 - Reviews - Calendar
Issue 1 - February 2023 : Welcome - Discovery Days - Reviews - Calendar
This Year's Main Events
THE CONFERENCE FOR PRIESTS
Following from 2025's Conference for Priests on the roots of synodality, this gathering will explore "Helping priests to rediscover co-responsibility in the exercise of their ministry."
Date: Tuesday 16th - Thursday 18th June 2026
Where: Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa, CV32 6RN
Cost: £395 residential / £200 day delegate
For: Priests.
Upcoming Events
ONGOING FORMATION DAY FOR DEACONS: CHAPLAINCY
A day exploring ministry in schools, hospitals and prison.
Date: Saturday 20th June
Where: Venue TBC
Cost: £30
For: Deacons and Wives. Those ordained under 3 years are expected to attend, but all are welcome.
THE RETREAT FOR PRIESTS
Our annual retreat for priests ministering in the Archdiocese, this year led by Rt. Rev. Peter Doyle (Bishop
Date: Monday 6th - Friday 10th July
Where: St. Mary's College, Oscott, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5AA
Cost: £395
For: Priests.
THE RETREAT FOR DEACONS
This year, we return to Belmont Abbey for the annual retreat for deacons of the Archdiocese. Wives are also warmly welcomed.
Date: Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th October
Where: Belmont Abbey, Rucknall Lane, Hereford, HR2 9RZ
Cost: £200 individual/£300 sharing
For: Deacons and Wives.
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