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

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

A Culture of Care: Catholic Care tells Bradford Volunteer’s Story

Linsey’s Story is an 8-minute video on Catholic Care’s YouTube channel telling the story of Linsey Holmes, a Catholic Care volunteer in Bradford. The video was produced as part of a Community Storytelling Project to mark Bradford City of Culture 2025. The ‘Food on...

Fr Philip Thornley: Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood

Saturday 28 June was a day of many blessings, as Leeds Cathedral was filled with family, friends, clergy, religious and lay faithful to welcome Fr Philip Thornley as our latest man to be ordained by Bishop Marcus into the Sacred Priesthood for the Diocese of Leeds! Fr...

When Seafarers need a Good Samaritan

A message from Stella Maris (formerly the Apostleship of the Sea) for Sea Sunday – 13 July 2025: When seafarers and fishers arrive in a port, they are strangers in a foreign land. They do not know the locals and often don’t know who to turn to when they need...

It’s not too late for Parliamentarians to Choose Life!

A message from Right to Life UK: After the disappointing vote on the Antoniazzi abortion up to birth amendment, Right to Life UK has provided  information on how you can see which way your MP voted and to let you know about an important action you may wish to take. If...

Prayers for our Seminarians!

In this Holy Year, 23 and 24 June are designated as the Jubilee of Seminarians. Please pray for our Diocese of Leeds Seminarians: Stephen O’Hara currently studying at St Mary’s, Oscott – and Deacon Philip Thornley who has just left the Pontifical...