List of key dates for the Year of Celebration
Spiritual Question Time
A series of evening events held locally with Bishop Richard, providing an opportunity to ask questions about faith and explore a Christian perspective on contemporary issues. If you would like to host an event in your parish, benefice or deanery, please get in touch with our comms team
- Tuesday 13 January 2026 - Marton Village Hall, Shropshire
- Monday 16 February - (Venue TBC)
- Monday 20 April 2026 - (Venue TBC)
- Tuesday 12 May 2026 - Hereford Cathedral with Bishop Richard and Canon Chancellor, James Pacey
- Wednesday 15 July 2026 - (Venue TBC)
- Tuesday 22 September - (Venue TBC)
- Tuesday 10 November - (Venue TBC)
Pilgrimage Celebration Days
Pilgrimage and worship with Bishop Richard (times tbc)
- Saturday 16 May 2026 – Leominster, honouring St Eadfrith
- Saturday 19 Sept 2026 – Much Wenlock, honouring St Milburga
- Saturday 17 Oct 2026 – Golden Valley (Madley area), honouring St Dyfrig
Celebration of Lay Ministry
Worship and Admission of New Readers with Bishop Richard
- Saturday 10 Oct 2026 10:30 am at Ludlow St Laurence
Celebration of Faith
A Service of Confirmation followed by a celebration tea with Bishop Richard
- Saturday 20 June 2026 2:00 pm at Hereford Cathedral
- Saturday 10 Oct 2026 2:30 pm at Ludlow, St Laurence