The Guild of Our Lady of Ransom

Supporting Evangelisation in England & Wales

We support hundreds of projects and initiatives in the Catholic Church through our grant programme and our growing network of members.

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£220,000+
given in grants  in 2024 & 2025
Number Counters
100
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For over 100 years, our membership network has been the foundation of our  work. Without their prayer, encouragement, and support, our work would not be possible. Join today and become part of a growing network of innovators in the Church.

Lecture
Newman Lecture 2026
October 9, 2026
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7pm

St John Henry Newman used every medium of his day, from student wit to Anglican tracts to Catholic pamphlets, to deepen and share his faith publicly. Join Br Alexander Bailey, CO, as he traces that journey and asks what it means for how we read, write, and engage for evangelisation today.

St John Henry Newman used every medium of his day, from student wit to Anglican tracts to Catholic pamphlets, to deepen and share his faith publicly. Join Br Alexander Bailey, CO, as he traces that journey and asks what it means for how we read, write, and engage for evangelisation today.

St Patrick's Church, Soho Square.

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Lecture
Advent Lecture 2026
December 4, 2026
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7pm

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St Patrick's Church, Soho Square.

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Faith and renewal

News & stories

The Guild has long supported stories of evangelisation through both our grant schemes and by connecting those who share our commitment to spreading the good news.

Interview
April 11, 2025
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Regina Caeli Academy UK

‘RCA has blessed our family in ways we couldn't have imagined’ | The RCA UK story

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Grant stories
April 11, 2025
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Regina Caeli Academy UK

Supporting Catholic parents in educating their children

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Interview
March 20, 2025
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Rachel's Vineyard UK

‘The need for this healing ministry truly is universal.’ The Rachel's Vineyard Story

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Our most recent Lecture

Living The Faith Out Loud | Marian Lecture 2025 | Dr Caitlin West

May 29, 2026

In this practical, humorous and incredibly joyful Lecture, Dr Caitlin West (founder of the popular podcast Crash Course Catholicism) reminds us of the call to mission for every baptised Christian - and, moreover, how to respond to that call in our post-Christian world.

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A network of evangelists

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For over 100 years, our membership network has been the foundation of our  work. Without their prayer, encouragement, and support, our work would not be possible. Join today and become part of a growing network of innovators in the Church.

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Supporting evangelisation

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One of our most important works is to support new initiatives and parishes in need of resourcing through our grant programme.

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