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FIAT · WHY BE CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2026

Thank you for saying yes.

Three days at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scarborough, walking with Mary from the Annunciation to the Magnificat. Now the conference is over — and the real work begins.

“She went in haste.” Luke 1:39

LOOKING BACK

FIAT 2026 — a Marian journey

THURSDAY

The Fiat

Mary’s yes to God — and the invitation for each of us to make it our own.

Luke 1:38

FRIDAY

The Visitation

A yes that cannot stay still: carrying Christ out to others, in haste and in joy.

Luke 1:39–45

SATURDAY

Magnificat & Our Yes

Praise, consecration and commissioning — sent out to live what we received.

Luke 1:46–55

With deep gratitude to Bishop Donald Sproxton, Fr Vincent Glynn VG, our host Fr Christian Irdi and the IHM parish community, Tim Staples — with us since our very first conference in 2015 — Fr Mark Payton, Tommy Sagoro, Jen Phelps for her constant support, our clergy, musicians, liturgy team and volunteers.

And to every one of you who came: thank you.

Talk recordings and highlights are coming soon.

KEEP SAYING YES

Four ways to live your yes

DAILY

Pray daily

Five minutes with the day’s Gospel. Let Mary teach you to ponder the Word in your heart.

Luke 2:19

ANYTIME

Pray with us

Share an intention and let our community carry it in prayer with you.

Matthew 18:20

WEEKLY

Return to the Sacraments

Confession and the Eucharist: the surest way to keep saying yes.

John 6:51

MONTHLY

Stay connected

Join our mailing list for talks, events and news of next year’s conference.

Acts 2:42

Exploring the faith, or coming home? Whatever your question, we would love to walk with you.

LET US PRAY FOR YOU

Carry it to Mary

Whatever you are carrying — a worry, a hope, someone you love — send it to us. Our team prays for every intention we receive.

“Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done unto me according to thy word.” Luke 1:38

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