The Catholic Church across Yorkshire's historic West Riding since 1878

The Catholic Church across Yorkshire's historic West Riding since 1878

New Archbishop Hails from Leeds

Congratulations to Archbishop John Wilson who was installed as the Eleventh Archbishop of Southwark in a ceremony at St George’s Cathedral on Thursday, 25 July, the Feast of St James the Apostle. A number of clergy and lay folk from the Leeds Diocese travelled to the...

Diocese of Leeds Annual Report

The Diocese of Leeds’ audited financial accounts were filed with the Charity Commission in record time this year – congratulations to all who provided the necessary financial information so speedily and to all who produced the document! This Annual Report...

Congratulations and prayers for Father Benjamin Hilton

Introducing the Diocese of Leeds’ newest priest, Fr Benjamin Hilton.  On Saturday 20 July, in the presence of family, friends and hundreds of well-wishers from both the clergy and laity, Fr Benjamin was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood by Bishop Marcus. This is...

Congratulations and prayers for Deacon Henry Longbottom

Diocese of Leeds Seminarian, Henry Longbottom, was one of 11 men ordained Deacon by Archbishop Bernard Longley on Saturday 29 June, in a chapel packed with family, friends and supporters, including Vocations Director, Fr Michael Doody. A proud day for Blessed John...

Rev Francis McGrath RIP

We are sad to announce the death on Friday 19 July 2019 of Fr Francis McGrath. The arrangements for Fr Frank’s funeral are: Monday 22nd July 8pm Reception of Fr McGrath’s body into St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina, Co Mayo and Tuesday 23rd July 12.30pm Requiem...