Bishop’s First Priestly Ordination in Middlesbrough Cathedral

Bishop Marcus was welcomed by the retired Bishop of Middlesbrough The Rt Revd Terry Drainey, and the clergy and lay faithful of the Diocese of Middlesbrough, as he ordained Fr Douglas McKittrick to the Sacred Priesthood at St Mary’s Cathedral: his first priestly...

St Joseph’s Castleford UCM: stepping out for CAFOD!

Members of St Joseph’s Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM) have been stepping out together in prayer to raise funds for CAFOD’s Lenten Appeal – and Carol Sidebottom, Secretary of St Joseph’s UCM, has contacted communications@dioceseofleeds.org.uk with news of...

Catholic Care Recruitment: 2 Part-Time Key Leadership roles

Catholic Care Recruitment: 2 Part-Time Key Leadership roles: Head of Finance & Head of Corporate Services.  Salary for either role is £60,000 per annum, pro rata for 22.5hrs per week. Both roles are permanent and based at Head Office, Leeds.  Please email...

Very Rev Tom O’Connor RIP

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Canon Tom O’Connor in the early hours of Tuesday 24 March. He died peacefully at home at the Manor House in Otley. Please pray for the repose of Canon Tom’s soul and for all his family and friends at this time....