'Nought Week' - First Mass of Term
| Sunday 19 September |
Our first student Mass after the summer vacation at 11:30am at the Franciscan International Study Centre, followed by our free Pot-luck Lunch at St John Stone House. |
| Thursday 23 September 10am - 3:30 |
Come to the Freshers' Fair at the Sports Centre and visit the Cathsoc stall - "The biggest and best..."! |
| Sunday 26 September |
Our first 'regular' Mass starts at 11:30am on the Sunday before the beginning of the new academic year. Mass is - as usual - at the Franciscan Centre, followed by our free Pot-luck Lunch at St John Stone House. |
| Tuesday 28 September |
Enjoy a Free Wine & Cheese Evening, meet our Presidents and new friends, and relax at St John Stone House. |
| Tuesday 05 October |
Hear from past and current Presidents and former members of the Cathsoc as they share their enthusiasm as to why the Cathsoc is "the biggest and best society on campus..." |
SVP - Voluntary Support for People in Need
| Tuesday 12 October |
The Local Student Co-ordinator of the St Vincent de Paul Society, Winston Waller, will show a short video about the work of the SVP and explain how Cathsoc students can change the local community for the better. |
| Saturday 16 October |
Our first Cathsoc trip of the new academic year. Enjoy a coach ride through the Kent countryside visiting a medieval castle and then on to the prettiest of the Cinque Ports - Rye. The cost is only £10 which includes a packed lunch. |
| Tuesday 19 October |
Fr Wilfred McGreal, Prior of Aylesford, former Chaplain at the University of London and past student at Kent, challenges us not to be afraid to take our faith seriously. |
Lourdes - Place of Pilgrimage and Hope
| Tuesday 26 October |
Cathsoc members share their experiences when they were involved in the HCPT Children's Pilgrimage to Lourdes which takes place each Easter week (26th March - 2nd April in 2005). This is the main charity event supported by the Cathsoc. We try to finance at least 2 or 3 helpers. |
Guy Fawkes - The Source of Anti-Catholicism in England?
| Tuesday 02 November |
A short illustrated presentation about the life and death of Guy Fawkes, accompanied with free Mulled Wine & Baked Potatoes, followed by a relaxing party around the fire at St John Stone House. |
| Tuesday 09 November |
Christopher Morgan - the award winning Religious and Royal Correspondent of the Sunday Times and frequent TV broadcaster - gives his insight into the scoops and scandals he has known in reporting both religious and royal stories over the last decade. |
Where Are St Thomas of Canterbury's Bones?
| Tuesday 16 November |
Professor John Butler, author of the book "The Quest for Becket's Bones", will show a short BBC documentary about his exposé and develop his challenging conclusion. |
Bruges - The Venice of the North
| Saturday 20 November |
Visit this wonderful city - "the best medieval gem in Northern Europe" with its beautiful canals and streets. Only £20 for coach and ferry. Enjoy this vibrant city as it prepares for Christmas... |
Women, Oppression and the Catholic Church
| Tuesday 23 November |
Joanna Bogle, the famous and provocative journalist and speaker, frequently seen on TV, challenges us about feminism. |
| Tuesday 30 November |
Enjoy an evening away from the library as you relax at St John Stone House watching "A Man for All Seasons". This historic and Oscar winning film of the life of St Thomas More, featuring Paul Schofield and based on the play by Robert Boult, is a dramatic presentation of the Reformation crisis in England. |
Our World Famous Cathsoc Christmas Dinner
| Tuesday 07 December |
Good food, good Wine, good Company... Party till the small hours... All free - at St John Stone House! |
The University Carol Service in Canterbury Cathedral
| Tuesday 14 December 8pm |
This memorable event - the largest gathering in the University year - is by free personal ticket only. It is always oversubscribed! To get a good seat, be there at least by 7:30. Further details will appear on our Sunday news sheet, our Latest News page, and from Fr Peter via e-mail. |
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