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

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

Chief Operating Officer

The Diocese of Leeds has announced the resignation of the Chief Operating Officer. Mr Jack McGrory has resigned and will leave the Diocese on 29 April 2022 to pursue alternative career opportunities. The Bishop of Leeds is appreciative of the hard work that Mr McGrory...

NEW! Diocesan Environment and Conservation Website

The new Diocesan Environment and Conservation web pages are now live online and may be accessed using https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/environment/ or via the ‘Environment’ tile on the Diocesan Home Page! To inspire others by publicising and promoting any...

From Parish to Mission – Phase 1 Complete, Phase 2 Underway

Following the completion of the listening exercise that was carried out as part of the Synod 2021 – 2023, we are now continuing with the second phase of our ongoing diocesan listening process. This will focus on identifying the pastoral priorities for the diocese as...

Mr Peter Neafsey RIP

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Peter Neafsey, the former Director of Schools for the Diocese of Leeds. Peter was the first holder of the post and was appointed by Bishop David Konstant in 1986. He came to Leeds after ten years as Chief Education...

Fr Paul’s Advice to Sixth Form Students on the Challenge of Exams

Upper Sixth students at Notre Dame SFC in Leeds have been encouraged in their exam preparations thanks to a presentation from Mgr Paul Grogan, Parish Priest of Mary Mother of God parish in Bradford, and former Chaplain to Leeds Trinity University. Father Paul’s...