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

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

Fr Joseph Falloon RIP

It is with great sadness that the Diocese of Leeds announces the death of Fr Joseph Falloon MSC, former Parish Priest of the Sacred Heart and St William at Uppermill. He died on 30 March 2023 at Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock, near Dublin. He was ninety-four years...

Recruitment of New Diocesan Lay Trustees

Bishop Marcus is seeking to recruit additional Lay Trustees to join the Board of the Diocese of Leeds Trustee. The Board is hoping to secure the appointment of individuals in this round of recruitment with skillsets particularly in Catholic Education, Finance,...

Bishop Marcus accompanies Comboni Survivors to Rome

Men who were sexually abused as young boys in the 1960s and 70s by members of the Comboni Missionaries religious order at a West Yorkshire boarding school, are now helping to shape the future of Safeguarding in the Order. On 21 March, the Comboni Survivors’ Group,...

A New Parish for West Leeds

After a period of consultation with the parishioners of St Gianna Beretta Molla, Leeds and Christ the King, Leeds, and in consultation with the Council of Priests, Bishop Marcus has canonically amalgamated the two parishes to form the new Parish of Christ the King and...