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

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

St John’s Healthy, Happy, ‘Life-Changing’ Catholic School!

The Diocese of Leeds’ specialist school has been described as ‘transformative’ and ‘life changing’ in a recent assessment which saw it awarded with a prestigious accreditation. St John’s Catholic Specialist School in Boston Spa, near Wetherby, supports pupils...

Diocese welcomes a growing number of new Catholics!

After the recent Rite of Election at Leeds Cathedral on Sunday 22 February, our Diocese prepares to welcome a growing number of new Catholics who will be received into the Church this Easter! Over the past few years, there has been a marked increase in catechumens,...

Lent: a spiritual springtime

A message from CAFOD as we approach the penitential season of Lent…: The word Lent finds its roots in the Old English word lencten, meaning ‘spring’. It describes that quiet, persistent season when the days begin to lengthen and the earth slowly...