Sept
19
7:00 pm19:00

WHAT NEVER DIES. The lives of Midori and Takashi Nagai.

In the political and cultural turmoil of early 20th century Japan, Dr Takashi Nagai's intellectual and spiritual journey is guided by his restless heart and lively reason. Through the encounter with Midori Moriyama and her discreet witness of authentic faith, Takashi will find a home in the Catholic community of Nagasaki, forged by centuries of persecutions, and the grace to embrace sacrifice in the midst of the atomic wasteland.

The evening will begin at 7 PM in Arrupe Hall with a talk by Maria and Martin Gross, members of the "Friends of Takashi and Midori Nagai" committee - founded in 2021 to promote their Cause of Beatification. After the talk, a painting by artist Ruben Ferreira and the panels of an exhibition on the lives of the two Servants of God will be on display. The exhibition will remain available for viewing until the end of September

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May
1
to 26 Jun

Pilgrim of Hope: A life of Mary, Mother of Jesus, in Pictures (EXTENDED TO THE END OF JUNE)

For the month of May, traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we will be hosting an exhibition organised by Quarr Abbey with the National Gallery. ‘Pilgrim of Hope’ tells the story of Mary’s life and vocation, through reproductions of paintings held by the National Gallery, London.

Dates: 1st May to 26th June 2026

Mon–Fri: 8am – 8pm; Sat–Sun: 9am – 3pm

Private View: Friday 1st May at 7pm. To book a place, e-mail friendsofquarr@quarr.org. Private view will include readings by Edmund Matyjeszek, reading poems from his forthcoming collection, ‘A Book of Feasts: The Marian Year’, which covers twenty-one feasts of the Virgin Mary.

In addition, every Tuesday in May - the 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th – there will be a residency at the exhibition 2.30pm-3.30pm to explain the pictures and read related poems.

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