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

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

New Archbishop Hails from Leeds

Congratulations to Archbishop John Wilson who was installed as the Eleventh Archbishop of Southwark in a ceremony at St George’s Cathedral on Thursday, 25 July, the Feast of St James the Apostle. A number of clergy and lay folk from the Leeds Diocese travelled to the...

A Yorkshire Catholic Gentleman of the Eighteenth Century

The life of Sir Thomas Gascoigne (1745-1810), who resided at Parlington Hall and who was instrumental in establishing the Benedictine mission at Aberford, is the subject of what promises to be a fascinating talk being given by his biographer, Dr Alexander Lock, at...

Rev Fr Canice McGinn RIP

It is with great sadness that the Diocese announces the death of Rev Fr Canice McGinn, Parish Priest of St Matthew’s, Bradford, who died peacefully on Wednesday, 22 May 2019. Please pray for the repose of Fr Canice’s soul and remember his family and friends in your...