Diocesan Day for Men
Saturday 7 November 2026
‘The Fatherhood of God’
‘One God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.
-Ephesians 4:6 (NIV)
The Community of our Lady of Walsingham invite you to their home in Dereham, Norfolk as we explore ways of growing in our vocation as Fathers – whether physical and/or spiritual. The day will explore some of CS Lewis’s ideas on how our Heavenly Father desires to be in relationship with us. We learn that he always has the best intentions for his children and he always has the ability to carry them out.
[O]ne God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.
-Ephesians 4:6 (NIV)
The day will include two talks, time for discussion and fellowship, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament as well as a cream tea.
Date: Saturday 7 November 2026
Time: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Outline of the Day:
- 10:30am Arrivals
- 11am Session One
- 12:30pm Lunch and Cream Tea
- 1:30pm Session two including comfort break
- 3:30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- 4:30pm Conclude
- 5pm Optional Vigil Mass in Dereham Sacred Heart Parish (5 min drive or 15 min walk)
Location: House of the Divine Will, Neatherd Moor, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4AZ
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Dereham has good public transport links including a direct bus from Norwich railway station if travelling from further afield. The closest bus stop is Crown Road / Dereham Sixth Form College and it is then a five minute walk past the playground and up along the road through the country park.
Parking: Available onsite
Cost: £15 per participant, money to be paid directly to the Sisters on the day, cash or card
What to bring: Please bring a packed lunch, a notebook and a pen. Money if you wish to buy anything from the ‘COLW shop.’
Food: Participants should bring themselves a packed lunch. The Sisters will also provide a cream tea at lunch time.
Childcare: Any children attending remain the responsibility of their father throughout the day, though the sisters can provide colouring sheets, books and activities on hand in the room.
Booking: Due to the limited space, booking is essential for this retreat. It will shortly be advertised via the diocesan website
Disabled Access: There is not full disabled access. If you have reduced mobility please get in touch with Antonia first to check the accessibility of the house. (email address below)
Questions: For any further questions, please contact Antonia Braithwaite at mflcoordinator@rcdea.org.uk
We warmly invite all men to join us for a day of reflection, prayer, and spiritual renewal.
