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

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

Ordination of Two New Permanent Deacons!

Congratulations to our two new Permanent Deacons, Martin Fenlon and Nicholas Stoddart, and to the parishes in which they serve! Martin and Nicholas were ordained by Bishop Marcus on Saturday 25 November 2023 at Leeds Cathedral; Martin is in the Parish of St Wilfrid,...

Bradford Returns to the Beda

During the summer one of our current seminarians undertook a four-week pastoral placement in the parish of Mary Mother of God, Bradford. Philip Thornley is studying for the priesthood at the Pontifical Beda College in Rome, and has recently returned there for the...

From Beda to Bradford

Philip Thornley is currently studying for the priesthood at the Beda College in Rome. Earlier this year he was admitted to the ministry of Acolyte as he continues his journey towards ordination for the Diocese of Leeds. Our picture shows Philip at the ceremony in the...

Welcome to Our Newest Priest!

On Saturday 1 July at Leeds Cathedral the Bishop ordained Paul Moores to the Sacred Priesthood, for service in the Diocese of Leeds. Fr Paul studied for the priesthood in Rome, initially at the Venerable English College and then at the Pontifical Beda College. Both...

Congratulations to Alex!

During a Solemn Mass for the Ascension of the Lord, Alex Noad (a Seminarian for the Diocese of Leeds) was admitted into Candidacy for Holy Orders by Bishop John Arnold. The Mass was followed by a suitably festal lunch. We congratulate Alex – and continue to keep...

Diocesan Gold Medal for Sr Anne!

Bishop Marcus celebrated the Vigil Mass for Vocations Sunday at St Malachy’s Church in Halifax where he presented Sr Anne Taylor, of the Cross and Passion Sisters, with the Diocesan Gold Medal for her sixty-three years of service in the Diocese of Leeds. Sr Anne was...