Last updated on 25/10/2026
Next Event: THURSDAYS AT THE PRADO
The meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, has been canceled.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, February 11, 2027 for another time of sharing.
The program and additional information will be available online soon.
Thank you for your understanding, and see you soon!
All events in the 2026–2027 program
THURSDAYS AT THE PRADO The following are offered:
In person : 5 Rue Père Chevrier (Lyon 7) Remotely : on Zoom. Live broadcast : a few days after the appointment.
We hope to see many of you there, and please feel free to share these events.
Past appointments…
See you on Thursday, October 22, at 8 p.m.
Benoist de Sinety, author of the book – The Cause of Christ: The Gospel Versus «Christian Identity» and pastor of St. Eubert Parish in Lille, invites us to take a fresh look at the world.
We are supposedly in a war of civilizations, and the Church is supposedly oblivious and naive.
No! Instead of exploiting the sacred, let us seek Christ where strangers are welcomed, where we dare to seek reconciliation even when everything pushes us toward war.
To download the document « Questionnaire for a Synodal Parish – All Together, Following Christ »Presented by" Benoist de Sinety, Click here.
“The parish is the community of the faithful that embodies the mystery of the Church in a visible, immediate, and daily way. The parish is the place where we learn to live as disciples of the Lord within a network of fraternal relationships in which we experience communion amid the diversity of vocations and generations, charisms, ministries, and skills, forming a concrete community that lives out its mission and service in solidarity, in harmony with each person’s specific contribution.” (International Theological Commission – Synodality in the Life and Mission of the Church, 2018), Read more.
Thank you all once again for coming.
Event on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Working-class neighborhoods and the working class
CEF of Bourbonnais, Lusigny (03)
What is the current state of the workers’ mission in the Diocese of Lyon, and how is it reaching out to others? The roots of the mission lie in people’s lived experiences.
With Christophe Buisse, episcopal delegate for the Workers’ Mission, assistant pastor for the parish cluster centered on Givors–Saint-Romain-en-Gier and Grigny. Diocesan Council for the Workers’ Mission and guest speakers.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 – An Alternative to Incarceration for Juvenile Offenders
CEF (Secure Educational Center) of Bourbonnais, Lusigny (03)
Meet Sébastien Bouchet, director of the CEF in Bourbonnais (03). The CEF houses juvenile offenders aged 15 to 18 who are either repeat offenders (committing the same offense repeatedly) or multiple-offense offenders (committing different offenses). He will explain how the educational approach implemented at the facility provides these young people with an alternative to incarceration following the repeated failure of educational interventions. Its mission is to provide reception, housing, protection, and educational support for these young people, with the goal of promoting their social and professional integration.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026 – «Between Two Worlds: The Illusion of Control»
Meet Bryan Jacquet based on her novel *Between Two Worlds: The Illusion of Control*. A hard-hitting novel about the hell of chemsex* and the quest for redemption. This book is a cry from the heart. It explores shame, denial, the need to belong, the body breaking down, and the mind searching for a way out. * «Chemsex is defined as the use of illicit psychoactive substances during sexual intercourse. This practice aims to facilitate, prolong, and enhance sexual encounters, in order to derive greater pleasure and a sense of performance.»
Meet Bryan Jacquet about his novel « Between Two Worlds: The Illusion of Control ». A hard-hitting novel about the hell of chemsex* and the quest for redemption. This book is a cry from the heart. It explores shame, denial, the need to belong, the body breaking down, and the mind searching for a way out.".
Bryan Jacquet is an author with an authentic and passionate writing style. His writing stands out for its sincerity, emotional power, and its
a willingness to address sensitive topics head-on. This work, *Between Two Worlds: The Illusion of Control*, is a powerful outlet, born of the need to transform pain into words. Through Léo’s story, he lucidly explores the struggles associated with addiction, the process of recovery, and the quest for truth.
This story takes an unflinching look at human fragility, the mechanisms of addiction, and the difficulty of getting back on one’s feet, while still leaving room for hope and resilience.
The event will take place in in-person to the 5 Père Chevrier Street, 69007 Lyon and via video conference (Link To log in using the following codes – Meeting ID: 863 4258 7631 – Secret code: 027754).
The event will then be posted on the Prado de France website.
*«Chemsex is defined as the use of illicit psychoactive substances during sexual intercourse. This practice is intended to facilitate, prolong, and enhance sexual intercourse, in order to derive greater pleasure and a sense of achievement.»*.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. – Our Duty to Care for the Earth, the Home of Us All
With Michel Raquet, a priest, episcopal delegate for ecology, and lecturer at UCly. And members of the Practical Theology group of “Foi verte,” Saint-Maurice/Saint-Alban Parish.
10–11 Years After *Laudato si’*: Where Do We Stand?
Our Perspective as Citizens and Christians on Integral Ecology.
Aren't the foundations of integral ecology already present in Vatican II (1965)?
What conclusions can we draw about what is being done in France and around the world?
The meeting took place in in-person to the 5 Père Chevrier Street, 69007 Lyon, and via video conference. If you were unable to attend, you can find a recording of the meeting below.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. – How does the Christian Church reach out to people living in extreme poverty?
To kick off 2026 on the right foot, the Prado Family invites you to join us Thursday, January 22, at 8 p.m. in person (5 Rue Père Chevrier – Lyon 7) or via video conference (link coming soon) as part of the Prado Thursdays.
This first event, on the topic of « How does the Christian Church reach out to people living in extreme poverty? » will be hosted by Régis Charre, a priest of the Diocese of Lyon, of the Prado, and Tanguy Cambier, coordinator of solidarity networks. The program also features testimonials from Secours Catholique and the CCFD-Terre Solidaire.
The poorest "need God, and the lack of spiritual attention toward them constitutes the worst form of discrimination.".
That is what the Pope Francis to about 30 members of the Prado family, whom he received on April 7, 2018, at the Vatican.
Upcoming events in 2026 to keep in mind:
- Thursday, February 19
- Thursday, March 12
- Thursday, April 30
- Thursday, May 7