May 2026

May Scripture: Coming of the Spirit

"And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.” Acts 2:43


May Focus - The Coming of the Spirit

Friday 1 May: Feast of St Joseph the Worker: Patron for workers and the workplace.

Good Work and the Bible: What does Scripture say about work?

The In-Between Times Poster: Easter to Pentecost

Thursday 14 May: Feast of the Ascension

Ascension: The Cloud of Knowing





Responding to the Psalms - May


NEW Biblical Art Competition & Exhibition

Divine Designs: Between the Covers
Celebrating the 73 books of the Bible.

Artists, graphic designers and illustrators from across the UK are invited to design the front covers of any of the 73 books of the Bible. 

From Genesis to Revelation – is the greatest story ever told. Our passion is to bring these stories alive through the medium of art. We invite artists, graphic designers and illustrators from across the UK to design the front covers of any of the 73 books of the Bible. With seven cash prizes, a catalogue and exhibition in Lent 2027, join us in celebrating the Scriptures anew.

Partners: God who Speaks; St John’s Waterloo and Art + Christianity.  




Reading Revelation on Patmos - Summer Pilgrimage, June 2026

Led by Fr Jerome Ituah OCD 

Information and enquiries: www.jcjourneys.com/pilgrimage-patmos


Emmaus Scripture Talk Series 2026



Leeds Diocese – Reader training videos for laity and clergy using the lectionary

Three short, excellent videos for training lay and clergy readers produced by Fr Mark Jarmuz and Rowan Morton-Gledhill. 


CaFE OnDemand 

Many will have used filmed resources from CaFE (Catholic Faith Exploration, previously known as faithcafe.org). 
They’re now online FREE to stream and download under the title CaFE OnDemand  
Where courses had a booklet or book e.g. The Big Picture journal, these are now available here



Resources for Schools

Proverbs Challenge for schools
To celebrate the faith and wisdom of young people we’re inviting pupils to write their own modern-day proverbs. Use our resources and guides for Teachers to help create some brilliant proverbs from around the dioceses.

Proverbs Challenge

Mark10Mission team for Primary schools

Posters

Key Stage 3 and GCSE resources for Secondary schools

Bible and Sacraments posters for Secondary schools

Collective Worship - 12 ideas sheets for primary schools



Lectio Divina Group through Zoom - presented by Our Lady of the Angels, Nuneaton


For more information email Frances Molloy


Marriage and Family Life initiatives

Marriage Matters