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

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

Rev Deacon Edwin Murphy RIP

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rev Deacon Edwin Murphy who died peacefully at home yesterday, Sunday 29 May. Deacon Edwin died in his 102nd year, having celebrated his 101st birthday on 21 December 2021. Edwin was ordained to the Permanent...

Our Bishop Emeritus Becomes a Cardinal

At the conclusion of the Regina Coeli on Sunday 29 May, Pope Francis said that on Saturday, 27 August, he will hold a Consistory for the creation of new cardinals. The College of Cardinals currently consists of 208 Cardinals, of whom 117 are electors and 91...

Laudato Si’ Week – 22-29 May 2022

Calling all parishes and schools listening and journeying together as we take action to care for and protect God’s Creation! Locally … to let others across the Diocese of Leeds and beyond know what activities you’re engaging in for Laudato Si’...

Nine Days of Wonder for Ripon’s Young People!

The girl was only little, but her voice rang out loud and clear in the packed congregation at St Wilfrid’s Church in Ripon as she answered Canon Ian Smith’s question about who we were waiting for on this first day of the Novena, with a confident ‘THE...

Grant Funding Success for Leeds Cathedral Choirs

Leeds Cathedral Choirs have received a five-figure sum in grant funding from The Cathedral Music Trust: a share of a total of £400,000 in grants to support high-quality music provision at 22 choral foundations across the UK. The seven Choirs of Leeds Cathedral are...