Lent Talks 2026: Building a parish community living as one body, one spirit in Christ

Join the Cathedral Pastoral Development Team for an inspiring six-week journey this Lent.
As we prepare for Easter, we invite you to explore what it truly means to live as “one body, one spirit in Christ”. This series of six evening talks brings together renowned speakers and the local Bristol community to reflect on unity, faith, and our shared mission.
Event Details
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When: Every Thursday during Lent, starting Thursday, 19th February.
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Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm for refreshments).
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Where: The Apostle Room, Bristol Cathedral (Clifton).
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Theme: Building a parish community living as one body, one spirit in Christ.
Meet Our Guest Speakers
We are honoured to host a diverse lineup of leaders, theologians and thinkers to guide our reflections:
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Raymond Friel – Noted author and Catholic education leader.
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Fr Nicholas King SJ – Renowned Jesuit scholar and translator.
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Canon Michael McAndrew – Diocesan leader and parish mission expert.
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Bishop Bosco MacDonald – Bishop of Clifton.
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Lindsay Pelloquin – Specialist in community engagement and spirituality.
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Sarah Adams – Director of Adult Education and Evangelisation.
Why Attend?
Whether you are looking for spiritual nourishment this Lent or want to connect more deeply with your fellow parishioners across Bristol, these talks offer a space for prayerful reflection and lively discussion.
Full details and the weekly schedule will be released next weekend. Please save the dates!














