Catholic Record Society 68th Annual Conference

1-2 July 2026 | Notre Dame London and Online

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The Council of the Catholic Record Society (CRS) is pleased to announce that registration for the 68th Annual Conference is now open.

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The full program can be viewed here.

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Keynote speakers:

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● Fearghal Patrick McGarry, Queen’s University Belfast

● PLUS access to the Early Modern British and Irish Catholicism Conference (EMBIC) plenary sponsored by the Catholic Record Society with Freddy Domínguez, University of Arkansas.

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Book launch & complimentary drinks reception:

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A Happy Homecoming or a Second Exile?

The Journey of English Benedictine Nuns from Exile in Europe to Revival in England 1795–1840

(Durham: Sacristy Press, 2026). ISBN 978-1-78959-141-0.

 

with author: Scholastica Jacob

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Please register online at Ticket Source or over the phone by calling the Telephone Box Office on +44 (0) 333 666 4466. If you are using the Telephone Box Office service, please quote “CRS MEMBERS 2026”.

 

Direct link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-gllgmpv 

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The conference fee includes refreshments, one lunch, conference dinner, drinks reception and book launch. Accommodation is not included.

 

Accommodation

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The Council of the CRS has reserved 40 rooms from 28th June - 2nd July for any delegates who also wish to attend the Early Modern British and Irish Catholicism Conference, also at Notre Dame London.

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Accommodation bookings are made separately from conference registration and are available on a first-come-first-served basis. If you wish to book accommodation, please follow this link:

https://www.london.ac.uk/about/services/stay-central#speedybooker

Please use the code #CRS2026 to receive the CRS discount.

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The following prices require a minimum two-night stay and include breakfast:

• Double En-suite: £120.00 per night

• Single En-suite: £90.00 per night

• Single Room with Shared Bathroom: £70.00 per night

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Delegates who wish to book for one night only, from 1-2 July should fill out this form: https://forms.gle/yth7MavFiWkKyyRK8

You will be contacted by the University of London directly to complete payment. Please note that reservations for one night receive a reduced discount. Prices are as follows:

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• Double En-suite: £125.00 per night

• Single En-suite: £95.00 per night

• Single Room with Shared Bathroom: £75.00 per night

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Please direct all questions to: conferences@crs.org.uk

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For a full report of the 2025 conference by delegate Conor Brockbank (Queen’s University Belfast) please click here.​

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