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

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

Dedication of New Altar at St Joseph’s, Castleford

The weekend of 18 and 19 November was a very special one in the life of the Castleford Parish of St Joseph. To complete the substantial work done on the sanctuary, Bishop Marcus dedicated the new altar. Fr John Aveyard who is Provost and Chancellor of the Diocese as...

St Joseph’s UCM’s Response to the Season of Creation!

More good news from the newly-established Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM) in the thriving Catholic Parish of St Joseph’s, Castleford…! After reading the Diocesan News item posted on 4 September and in response to Pope Francis’ invitation for all people to...

A Yorkshire Trust Gives More Support to Our Churches

Founded in 1988, the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust was established with the aim of helping the preservation, repair, and maintenance of churches within the historic boundary of Yorkshire. Since 1988, the Trust has funded almost £3,000,000 worth of grants to more...

St Urban’s goes to St Vincent’s

Two of the Faith In Action Group at St. Urban’s Primary School in Leeds (accompanied by members of staff) went to the St Vincent’s Centre on York Road, Leeds recently to deliver all of the food donated by children and families from the school and parishioners...

Golden Jubilee Event in the Dales Diary!

The Golden Jubilee of St Margaret Clitherow in Threshfield, near Grassington was celebrated on the actual date of the church’s 50th Anniversary: Friday 6 October 2023. It is one of only a few churches dedicated to North Yorkshire Catholic convert, wife and...

A Blessing for those in Mourning

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:5) Two parishioners at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Huddersfield are using their Elizabeth Prout Bereavement Care training to accompany those mourning loved ones. With the support of Parish...