Events

The Winchester Catholic History Society welcomes Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe for an evening of faith and reflection at Winchester College, drawing on his experience as a Dominican friar, theologian and Church leader.

We warmly welcome everyone of all faiths and none to experience St Peter’s Church transformed into a place of beauty, hope and wonder through illuminations, live music, quiet reflection and community hospitality, celebrating the rich heritage of the parish. This event is an invitation to encounter joy, belonging and inspiration as part of A Place for All.

Candlemas, celebrated on 2 February, marks the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and is a feast of light and hope, symbolising Christ as the light of the world. This celebration also launches St Peter’s Centenary year under the themes Light of the World and A Place for All.

Locus Iste, meaning This place was made by God, is a two part Centenary production telling the story of St Peter’s past, present and future through music, movement and community. Performances take place at 4pm and 7pm, followed by refreshments in the Pastoral Centre.

Trained at the Royal Academy of Music and ordained as a Benedictine priest, Fr Andrew Moore brings together musical excellence and spiritual depth in a Centenary concert at St Peter’s Winchester on Sunday 8 March, featuring sacred music and raising funds for Trinity Winchester in support of the homeless.

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week with a procession commemorating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, followed by Mass and prayer as we prepare for Easter.

The Easter blessing of food takes place at midday at St Peter’s Church, also known as Święcenie pokarmów wielkanocnych.

We welcome our Journey in Faith catechumens and candidates as they receive the Sacraments of Initiation and enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.

A talk by the Revd Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch on iconoclasm during the Reformation, marking the Centenary of St Peter’s Catholic Church and exploring a pivotal moment in history.

Our Centenary Book celebrates 100 years of faith and community at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Winchester, sharing stories and history that have shaped the parish and city.

A week of guided prayer led by Fr Mark, offering personal reflection, spiritual guidance and time with Scripture as part of the Centenary celebrations, both in person and online.

St Peter’s hosts a Pentecost celebration with Churches Together in Winchester, uniting local Christian communities in prayer, praise and fellowship.

St Peter’s celebrates the Sacrament of Confirmation, a joyful occasion where young people and adults are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and strengthened to live their faith.

Celebrating 100 years of faith with one of three pilgrimages led by Fr Mark, including an eight day walking pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

A nine day novena titled Festival of Faith leading up to the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, concluding with the Vigil Mass.

St Peter’s School barbecue, bringing together families, parishioners and the wider community to celebrate 100 years of faith and friendship.

In our Centenary year, we celebrate the feasts of Saints Peter and Paul alongside Fr Mark’s Silver Jubilee with our annual parish party, welcoming parishioners, families, friends and the wider community.

Invitation to the Mayor and civic community for a Centenary Mass at 7pm, followed by refreshments in the Pastoral Centre, marking the opening of St Peter’s Church on 15 July 1926.

A special Mass marking the 100th anniversary of St Peter’s Church, with the proposed time of 7pm to encourage wider participation.

Invitations to bishops and priests who have previously served at St Peter’s, with Mass at 5.30pm followed by refreshments in the Pastoral Centre.

A day of gratitude for healthcare workers across Winchester, held on Saturday 27 July from 11am to 4pm at St Peter’s School grounds, with prayer, food, games and fellowship.

Celebrating 100 years of faith with one of three pilgrimages led by Fr Mark, including a two day coach pilgrimage to Walsingham and Holkham from 10 to 11 August.

As part of the Centenary celebrations, guided tours of St Peter’s Church will be offered along with a lecture on parish origins in the Milner Hall.

Parish walk from Alresford to Stockbridge via St Peter’s and St Stephen’s, starting at 9am.

Freshers Week, also known as Green Week from 22 to 28 September, includes a youth focused party with a hog roast or barbecue, with specific input and activities for young people in the parish.

Celebrating 100 years of faith with one of three pilgrimages led by Fr Mark, including an eight day journey to Rome and Assisi in Italy.

Veneration of the relics of St Gerard Majella, including reliquary items containing cloth and bone relics.

The Bamenda Special Mass at St Peter’s is a joyful Centenary celebration of faith and unity with our twin diocese in Cameroon, supporting vital projects through fundraising and giving thanks for our shared mission across continents, faith and community.

St Peter’s School Carol Concert at St Peter’s Church to mark the Centenary year.