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

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

Holy Father asks for Prayers for Ukraine

Pope Francis has asked that Wednesday 2 March (Ash Wednesday), be observed as day of prayer (especially through the recitation of the Holy Rosary) and fasting for peace in Ukraine. Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, Eparchial Bishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in...

New Permanent Deacon in the Making!

Please pray for Paul Coates: Newspaper Editor, husband of Katie and father of Chris and Andrew, parishioner at St Mary’s Parish in Halifax – and now … admitted as a candidate for Holy Orders as a Permanent Deacon by Bishop Marcus during Mass on the...

Diocesan Silver Medal for Michael Blackburn

On a visit to St Mary’s Parish in Halifax, Bishop Marcus was delighted to visit Michael Blackburn and his wife Christine – and to present Michael with the Diocesan Silver Medal. Michael loves the Holy Rosary and finds it a very prayerful and peaceful way to pray, as...

Sister Pamela’s Golden Jubilee

Many congratulations to Sr Pamela of the Divine Presence on her Fifty Years as a Carmelite Sister!   It was with great delight that Bishop Marcus celebrated Mass for Sr Pamela (pictured standing, directly behind the Bishop) and her fellow Carmelites in the Chapel...

Prayers for Ukraine

We offer a message of prayer, support and solidarity with our Ukrainian brothers and sisters – and for all those across our diocesan community who are concerned for the country, and for their relatives and friends. Our Lady of Pochayiv: pray for us. Patrons of...