Divine Mercy Sunday

Since the year 2000, the Second Sunday of Easter, has been designated by the Catholic Church as Divine Mercy Sunday. The Mercy of God was something close to the heart of the late Pope Francis, who declared a special Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy in 2015. The...

Batley Carr’s Cardinal Remembers his Friend Pope Francis

Cardinal Arthur Roche is extremely busy in Vatican City, preparing for Pope Francis’ funeral – and for the Conclave which will elect his successor. However, although mourning his friend and Shepherd, the Yorkshire-born Cardinal remains closely in touch...

Praying for Pope Francis in our Parishes

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW) has now issued Prayer Resources and is also sending out Prayer Cards direct to all parishes. Here is the link to all the resources on the CBCEW website.  PP-LITURGY-GoS-Devotional-Prayers...

Diocese of Leeds – Online Book of Condolence

On this St George’s Day – the name saint of Jorge Bergoglio, the late Pope – the Diocese of Leeds has created an online Book of Condolence which may be used by all to post a personal message in remembrance of His Holiness Pope Francis’ life and...

Funeral & Nine Days of Mourning the Death of Pope Francis

The Holy See has announced that the Funeral Mass for the late Holy Father Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, 26 April at 9.00am (UK time). The Mass will conclude with the Ultima commendatio and the Valedictio, marking the beginning of the Novendiales, or nine...