A Week with Saint Cuthbert
This March, we’re taking a little more time to slow down, gather together, and celebrate the life and legacy of Cuthbert of Lindisfarne, shepherd, bishop, hermit, miracle-worker, and still one of the North East’s most loved saints.
Cuthbert’s story is deeply woven into this landscape. His rhythm of prayer, hospitality, and care for ordinary people feels right at home here at Ushaw: a place of learning, prayer, welcome, and shared table.
So rather than marking his feast for just a moment, we’re stretching it across the week. With worship, conversation, food, memory, and discovery.
Wednesday 18 March
- The Conversation Room – The Music of the Passion, 6:30pm
The Conversation Room is a programme of inspiring and thought-provoking sessions designed to spark curiosity, invite reflection, and ignite meaningful discussion. Pay as you wish, Book here
Thursday 19 March
- Solemnity of St Cuthbert Vespers, 6pm
Join us on the eve of the feast of Cuthbert of Lindisfarne for a quiet, candlelit service of Vespers. Through psalms, readings, and song, we mark the close of day and begin the celebration of our patron saint in prayerful stillness. A simple, reflective service — all are welcome. - Three-Course Gala Dinner, 7pm
£59.50 per person. Ticket sales ended.
Friday 20 March
- Mass for St Cuthbert’s Day, 12:30pm
Celebrate the feast of Cuthbert of Lindisfarne with Holy Mass in the chapel dedicated to his name. A joyful and prayerful gathering to honour our patron saint, giving thanks for his northern faith, hospitality and witness. All are warmly welcome to join us. - Buffet lunch, 1:30pm
Join us after Mass for a buffet lunch, £16.50 per person. Ticket sales ended. - Alumni ‘Welcome Back’ Day
A chance to reconnect, share stories, revisit old haunts and reflect on all that Ushaw has meant — and continues to mean — to so many. We’ll also be launching the new “CAT” season with a fresh team of young enthusiasts, carrying the story forward for a new generation. Come back, look around and feel at home again.
Tuesday 24 March
- Evensong in Thanksgiving for St Cuthbert, 6pm
Join us for a beautiful service of Choral Evensong as we’re joined by the Diocesan Choir of Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Psalms, scripture and soaring choral music will accompany us as we gather at day’s end to pray, reflect, and give thanks in the peace of the chapel. All are warmly welcome.
Wednesday 25 March
- Piano Recital – Janusz Piotrowicz, 7pm
Internationally acclaimed pianist and conductor Janusz Piotrowicz, founder of the Orchestra of the World and the Ripon International Festival, brings his artistry to the beautifully atmospheric setting of the Francis Thompson Room at Ushaw. Pay as you wish, Book here
Throughout the Week
- Cuthbert at Ushaw – a micro-exhibition, on display in the Ante-Chapel.
- Family-friendly activity trail – find St Cuthbert’s Crosses located throughout our House and Chapels.
