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

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

Cathedral to Host Shroud of Turin Exhibition & Talks

An exhibition that includes the Shroud of Turin replica will be held at Leeds Cathedral from 12 -30 November. There will also be two talks about the Shroud on Saturday 18 November 2023 after the 12noon Mass (c. 12.40pm) and Monday 27  November 2023 after the Organ...

Bishop Marcus: a Pastoral Letter on the XVI Synod of Bishops

Bishop Marcus is one of two Bishops of England and Wales who will be attending the Synod in Rome throughout the month of October (the other is Archbishop John Wilson, also originally from our diocese). In a Pastoral Letter to the clergy and laity of the Diocese of...

Deacon Authors New Children’s Book

Like any grandparent, Diocese of Leeds Permanent Deacon Keith Ballard told his two grandchildren bedtime stories. One of their favourites was The Bear with a Sore Throat – and now the charming tale has been illustrated by publishers Austin Macauley and is...

Our Cathedral Choirs to sing with ‘The Sixteen’!

On Sunday 1 October, a weekend of intensive singing workshops will culminate in a performance given by the young singers of Leeds Cathedral Choir and members of the world famous choir, The Sixteen, and its young artist programme, Genesis Sixteen. Conducted by The...

Annual Mass for Our School Leaders

The Annual Diocesan Mass for Head Teachers was celebrated on 21 September – the Feast of St Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist – by Bishop Marcus, together with the new Episcopal Vicar for Education Mgr Paul Grogan. The Mass of Thanksgiving for the...