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

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

Seasonal Reflections from St Mary’s, Knaresborough

As they can no longer play in church, four members of the music group at St Mary’s, Knaresborough have used their creative talents to produce some Easter reflections: music with readings and images.  Choir leader Carmel Wake, Mick Britton and Ian Burrell chose five...

Supporting Your Parish – Update

Our Diocesan Website now has a new facility which enables parishioners to support their parish at a time when our churches are closed and there can be no Sunday Offertory Collection. The button below has been added to the top right hand corner of the homepage and by...

A Message of Easter Hope from Canon Eugene

Canon Eugene McGillicuddy, Parish Priest of St Patrick’s, Leeds and Spiritual Director at the Leeds Irish Centre has penned a special Message of Hope this Easter. It is well worth reading and can be accessed on the Irish Centre’s Facebook page:...

Leeds Leading Worship Leaders!

Diocese of Leeds Music’s expertise on their innovative approach to taking choir rehearsals online during the current ‘lock-down’ is being sought by some of the world’s most renowned music institutions. King’s College Cambridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, Christ Church...

Holy Week at Home: a Message from Bishop Marcus

Those of us who are participating in the live-streaming of Mass and other Devotions from Leeds Cathedral now number a ‘virtual congregation’ of many thousands: from New Zealand, Australia, India, Italy – and of course from right across our own...