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

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

A Priest’s Life on Film

The long-awaited ‘fly on the wall’ documentary film about the ministry at Mary Mother of God Parish in Bradford of our own Mgr Paul Grogan  is now available on Amazon to buy on DVD and stream. The film, made by Bradford film-maker Michael Whyte, is called...

Returning to Mass from 2nd December

The government has confirmed that collective worship can resume in churches and other places of worship when the national lockdown expires on 2nd December. This decision applies across all three tiers of COVID-19 restrictions in England. Bishop Marcus has prepared the...

Rev Jack Kennedy RIP

It is with great sadness that the Diocese of Leeds announces the death of Fr Jack Kennedy, at the age of eighty-six, on Wednesday 25th November at Herncliffe Nursing Home, Keighley. Funeral Arrangements Fr Kennedy’s body will be received into Our Lady of Victories and...

Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Diocese of Leeds Music

Music-lovers amongst the Great Yorkshire Public have spoken – and have sung the praises of our Diocese of Leeds Schools Singing Programme, as for the first time ever, the Royal Philharmonic Society allowed the public to nominate musicians who had inspired them during...

Catholic Care Launches its Community Market Initiative

At Catholic Care the staff know that many people are struggling with financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Over the last 8 months they have spoken to many parents who have sadly lost their jobs. The impact of this has been devastating, leaving many...