Events across the UK have already begun in the lead up to the 39th anniversary of St Oscar Romero's martyrdom on 24 March 1980. 

Three national events to which all are welcome are:

Saturday, 16 March - 11am at St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London

National Ecumenical Service, with preacher: Dr David McLoughlin, Visiting Honorary Fellow at Newman University, Birmingham

Saturday, 23 March - 12.30pm at St George's Cathedral, Archdiocese of Southwark, London

Feast Day Mass and Blessing of Diocesan Romero Shrine. Main celebrant: Archbishop Peter Smith

Sunday, 24 March - 10.45am at Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh

Feast Day Mass and Blessing of Shrine. Main celebrant: Archbishop Leo Cushley