St Joseph of Cupertino: the Special Needs Saint

Today is the Feast Day of St Joseph Cupertino (1603-1663). Growing up he had ecstatic religious visions and made frequent outbursts and sudden leaps and levitations. This behaviour continued throughout his life and caused him to be ostracised for a time from the...

Catholic Care Reorganises Children’s Residential Care

Catholic Care has announced a reorganisation of its children’s residential services. Director Carol Hill said: “Catholic Care has sadly taken the decision to close its Residential Home for Children and Young People in Leeds. Since the 1970s, our dedicated team in the...

The Good Shepherd Celebration 2024

Tuesday 21 May 2024 saw once again a great gathering in Leeds Cathedral of pupils, students and their teachers from right across the Diocese for the Good Shepherd Celebration. Throughout each Season of Lent, the pupils and students raise funds through a variety of...

Compliments for Catholic Care – Caritas Leeds!

Bishop John Sherrington, the Lead Catholic Bishop for Life Issues in England and Wales, has complimented Catholic Care – Caritas Leeds’ St Gianna Project. Opening the Day for Life Fund for grant applications on 1 May, Bishop Sherrington praised the Gianna...

Prisoners’ Sunday: 8 October 2023

Jesus answered him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.’ (Luke 23:43) This year, Prisoners’ Sunday will be on 8 October 2023. Pact (Prison Advice and Care Trust) has produced and sent to all parishes, packs with information...