Join us for our upcoming Young Adults ADVENT RETREAT DAY on Saturday 7th December 2024 10am – 6pm. Venue: Milleret House, 20 Kensington Square, London, W8 5HH Limited Spaces! Register NOW by scanning the QR code or emailing to: [email protected]

A new Issue (4.2) of Maria is available to read here: marianstudies.ac.uk/maria-new-seri… It focuses on Mary in Asia with excellent articles by Will Peterson, Flynn Fernandes and Michel Chambon; and a book review by Tina Beattie. Thanks to ISAC for this international collaboration.

The Religious of the Assumption invite single women (18-30s) open to discerning a call to consecrated life to participate in a discernment weekend in Rome! For more information or to register, contact us at [email protected] Deadline: 20th January

A great joy to celebrate Christmas with some of our Assumption Volunteers, as well as friends of the community. Giving thanks for all who made our community's Christmas so special 🎄🌟🙏

"Russia and Peace: the Apparitions at Fátima as Prophecy" is the theme of our first research seminar of 2025. Join us on 15 January at 3pm (UK) with our guest speaker Dr Chris Maunder. More info and details of the free Zoom link here: marianstudies.ac.uk/post/russia-an…

As we enter the New Year, we are excited to share some wonderful upcoming events to mark on your calendars! For more information, please email us at [email protected]

Assumption Sisters from Italy, Belgium, Lithuania & England have gathered for the Provincial Chapter in Paris. It was a great joy to visit the re-opened Notre Dame de Paris. Prayers for the Sisters & the Province as we discern the calling of the Holy Spirit for the coming years!

Discernment Weekend in Rome -The Religious of the Assumption are inviting single women (18-30s) open to discerning a call to consecrated life to take part in a discernment weekend in Rome. For more information or to register, email [email protected] Deadline: 20.01.25

Sign Up Now to join us at Flame on Saturday, the 15th of March 2025, at OVO Arena, Wembley. A day of activities, prayer, worship and learning for young Catholics! Cost: £30 (£25 for students) Register by emailing [email protected]

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 invites Christians worldwide to unite in prayer and reflection under the theme, "Do you believe this?" (John 11:26). Join us this week as we draw on our shared heritage and work toward the unity Christ desires for His Church.

Today marks the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, a time dedicated to reflecting on our unity in Christ and exploring ways to demonstrate love and support for one another. Join us in this prayer today. 💜 🙏

It's not too late to register for our Candlemas Lecture on 3 February. The Revd Dr Ayla Lepine will discuss how new ways of encountering Mary in art history, theology, and prayer can emerge with unexpected resonance for the 21st century. More info here: marianstudies.ac.uk/post/our-candl…

On 26th February, Fr. Edward Looney will speak about "The Passion of Jesus (and Mary) according to Maria of Agreda and Anne Catherine Emmerich". More info here: stmarys.ac.uk/events/2024/cm… Email [email protected] for the free Zoom link. All welcome!

Join us on 14th May at 3pm (in the UK) when Professor Emma Mason University of Warwick will give an online seminar entitled "Aubrey de Vere's ecological Mary". More info and details of how to register here: marianstudies.ac.uk/post/aubrey-de… All welcome!

I'm very happy to share the latest edition of the online Marian journal I co-edit - free access & some fascinating articles!

Join us via Zoom at 3pm (in the UK) on 11th June when Professor Sarah Jane Boss, co-founder of the CMS, will discuss the foundation legends of four Marian shrines in England and South Wales. More info and registration details here: marianstudies.ac.uk/post/our-lady-… All welcome!

The new lectionary may have kept the translation of the 'all' of the Greek account of #Pentecost in Acts 2 as 'apostles' but fortunately artists through the ages have remembered that Mary & other women disciples were there too (see Acts 1:14). Image: Pentecost by Tatian

Last week we celebrated 175 years of the Religious of the Assumption in England - here's a video of our presentation - enjoy! youtu.be/XhMJTqO9NjY?si…

Whether you are a theologian, teacher, student or simply have an interest in Marian Studies, you are very welcome to join the CMS as a Fellow, Member or Associate. More info on our website here: marianstudies.ac.uk/post/invitatio… Sincere thanks to those who already support us financially!