Welcome to
Theology of the Body Conference London 2026
10-12 July 2026 at Our Lady of Grace & St Edward's, 247 Chiswick High Rd, London, W4 4PUOnly £40 per person.
Conference
Schedule
Friday 10th July
18:30 Mass at Our Lady of Grace and St. Edward’s Church
19:00 Registrations and sign in
19:15 Welcome
19:30 Talk 1: "An Introduction to Theology of the Body" by Nicholas Koeppel
20:30 Social in the hallSaturday 11th July
10:00 Mass at Our Lady of Grace and St. Edward’s Church
10:45 Tea/Coffee break
11:00 Talk 2: "Mulieris Dignitatem - On The Dignity of Woman" by Fr. Stephen Fawcett
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Small group discussion
15:00 Tea break
15:30 Talk 3: “A culture of Life vs A culture of Death” by Fr. David Marsden
16:30 Prep for adoration
16:30 Adoration
18:30 Dinner
19:45 Socials/DanceSunday 12th July
11:15 Mass at Our Lady of Grace and St. Edward’s Church
12:15 Lunch
13:00 Meet in the Hall
13:15 Talk 4: How to Prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage Before Meeting Your Future Spouse' by Mauro and Janet Iannicelli
14:30 Q and A Panel Discussion
15:30 Finish
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Bring your own packed lunch or there are many lunch options available on the lovely Chiswick High Road
Featuring
Nick Koeppel
Nicholas Koeppel grew up in southeast Missouri, USA. After attending seminary for 4 years, he obtained a bachelor’s degree in philosophy in 2014, and “discerned out” of seminary and went to study a Masters of Marriage and Family studies in Austria at the International Theological Institute, graduating in 2019. He worked for 4 years in Youth Ministry at Parishes in Missouri. He worked for half a year as the Manager of the Family Life Office at the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. Since 2020, he has served on the leadership team for “Theology of the Body Educators” seeking to teach and share Theology of the Body all over the world through online and in person talks, conferences, courses and retreats.He has taught semester-long courses in Theology of the Body for college students in Lviv, Ukraine at Ukrainian Catholic University and the Pontifical John Paul II University in Krakow, Poland. In 2025, he began working fulltime for TOB Educators as “Executive Director” and “TOB Missionary” living in Krakow, Poland seeking to share the message from St. John Paul II with people anywhere in the world. He obtained his Theology of the Body certificationfrom the TOB Institute in USA in 2025.
Featuring
Fr. Stephen Fawcett
Fr Stephen studied physics at University before entering seminary. He has been a priest for 26 years, mainly in parishes. He ran a teenage retreat centre for 3 years, including leading relationship retreats. He then got his doctorate from the Alfonsiana Rome, taught moral theology at his diocesan seminary, and is the prime author of A Fertile Heart, an RSE course from 4-16 years.
Featuring
Fr David Marsden
Fr. David Marsden SCJ is a qualified clinical psychologist, spiritual director and experienced retreat leader. He has worked as a psychologist and formation tutor in two national seminaries and expresses a passion for accompanying and mentoring young men into living the fullness of their Christian vocation. His
License in Clinical Psychology was completed at the Institute of Psychology at the Gregorian University, Rome in 2007.He completed an MA in Theology at the Maryvale Institute in 2016 with the title of his dissertation being ‘The Priest as Spiritual Father.’ He has written a Theology of the Body (TOB) healing retreat, served as chaplain to the TOB Institute in the USA and co-founded the TOB Network UK along with Dr. Christine Ward in 2020.He is currently the spiritual director of the Men of St. Joseph which is a national movement aimed at restoring a vibrant Catholic faith
in England.
Featuring
Mauro & Janet Iannicelli
Mauro & Janet Iannicelli are a Catholic couple with a huge heart for Evangelisation. They founded 'Come & See Catholic Formation Ministries' which joyfully provides free, live-streamed, life-changing teaching content such as their flagship course 'The Bible Timeline Course' which runs annually.Mauro & Janet bring a wealth of experience to their ministry—Mauro spent four years training at the seminary in London before discerning his calling to Holy Marriage with Janet. Together, they draw a rich blend of knowledge, skills, and wisdom gained from their diverse City careers & previous work in Catholic ministry.Their mission is to serve individuals and groups across parishes and dioceses by nurturing their spiritual growth & human formation in the Catholic faith & building community—leading them into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. | website: comeandsee.org
Featuring
Music from Loretto UK
Loretto is a Catholic community of friends who follow and serve Jesus together. It began in Austria in 1987, when students started meeting weekly for prayer and friendship after returning from a pilgrimage to Medjugorie. Since then, it has grown into a wider movement across Europe.We dream of a life in the freedom and beauty of God. To that end, we create spaces where God can be encountered and lavishly loved — marked by life in the Holy Spirit, discipleship, and praise and worship. We meet in small groups and gather around worship nights.Loretto London began in 2019 with a calling to build such a community in the UK — a place where people can belong, encounter Jesus personally, and grow in faith together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get here?
Turnham Green and Chiswick Park stations (both on the District Line) are a 10 minute walk from the venue. Gunnersbury Station (overground) is a 17 minute walk away. There are many buses serving Chiswick High Rd too.Do you recommend anywhere to stay nearby?
Here are some suggestions: 1) Clayton Hotel, 626 Chiswick High Rd, W4 5RY 2) Best Western Chiswick Palace 71-73 Chiswick High Rd, W4 2LS 3) Premier Inn Chiswick, Axis House, Hogarth Roundabout, W4 2THI'm under 18, can I participate?
Under 18s accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend!I'm interested in the pilgrimage afterwards too. Where can I find out more about this?
For those interested in joining the extended pilgrimage days to see some sites in London, a day trip to Oxford, and a trip to Our Lady of Walsingham, please let us know your interest by signing up here.Got more questions? Contact [email protected]
