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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260417T011433
CREATED:20260401T122922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T123029Z
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SUMMARY:Faith and Gender
DESCRIPTION:Faith and Gender: An opportunity to explore scientific\, cultural and theological perspectives around Faith and Gender. Led by Dr Julia Sadusky\, a clinical psychologist and Catholic speaker. \nSuitable for Education Leaders\, Clergy\, Lay Chaplains\, RE & Catholic Life Leads\, Catechists and others who work with young people in a faith context. \nFREE to attend\, but please book https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/education/cpd-2025/ or email education.admin@dioceseofleeds.org.uk \nMorning OR afternoon session: 9.30am – 12.30pm OR 1.30pm – 4.30pm.  \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/faith-and-gender/
LOCATION:Hinsley Hall LS6 2BX\, LS6 2BX
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Leeds Vicariate for Education":MAILTO:education.admin@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260417T011433
CREATED:20260305T172000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T094852Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Saint's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680) \nRead more about this Native North American Saint who is both a Patroness of Ecology and of Indigenous Americans: https://www.kateri.org/our-patron-saint/ and https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-kateri-tekakwitha/  \nIn 2012\, St Kateri was canonised by Pope Benedict XVI\, becoming the first Indigenous American saint. She is known as ‘The Lily of the Mohawks’ and her Feast Day is celebrated today in our own country and in Canada\, but on 14 July in the United States. \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/sustainability-saints-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011433
CREATED:20260416T080705Z
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SUMMARY:Formation Franciscan Style - in Hallam Diocese
DESCRIPTION:For the Year of St Francis\, our sister diocese of Hallam invites us to TWO events TODAY – both led by Franciscan Friars from the USA …  including well-known YouTuber Fr Casey Cole of ‘Breaking in the Habit’ fame!\nThe first event ‘Sent to Share Faith’ is specifically for young people and young adults – it’s at 1.15pm in the Houlden Hall (straight after the 12.30pm Mass at St Marie’s Cathedral\, S1 2JB). More information here: https://hallam-diocese.com/sent-to-share-faith-event-for-young-people/ \nThen\, ALL are welcome to the evening event at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church\, Sandygate Road\, Sheffield S10 5SD\, which starts with Mass at 6pm. More information here:  https://hallam-diocese.com/sent-to-share-faith/ \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/formation-franciscan-style-in-hallam-diocese/
LOCATION:Houlden Hall\, St Marie’s Cathedral\, Diocese of Hallam\, Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S1 2JB
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011433
CREATED:20260416T081244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T082449Z
UID:10001061-1776448800-1776457800@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Formation Franciscan Style - in Hallam Diocese
DESCRIPTION:For the Year of St Francis\, our sister diocese of Hallam invites us to TWO events TODAY – both led by Franciscan Friars from the USA …  including well-known YouTuber Fr Casey Cole of ‘Breaking in the Habit’ fame!\nThe first event ‘Sent to Share Faith’ is specifically for young people and young adults – it’s at 1.15pm in the Houlden Hall (straight after the 12.30pm Mass at St Marie’s Cathedral\, S1 2JB) More information here: https://hallam-diocese.com/sent-to-share-faith-event-for-young-people/  \nALL are welcome to the evening event at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church\, Sandygate Road\, Sheffield S10 5SD\, which starts with Mass at 6pm. More information here:  https://hallam-diocese.com/sent-to-share-faith/\n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/formation-franciscan-style-in-hallam-diocese-2/
LOCATION:Catholic Church of St Francis of Assisi\, Diocese of Hallam\, Sandygate Road\, Sheffield\, S10 5SD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011433
CREATED:20260211T171124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T171229Z
UID:10001028-1776592800-1776610800@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Youth Day at  St Augustine's in Harehills
DESCRIPTION:ill
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/youth-day-at-st-augustines-in-harehills/
LOCATION:St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church\, Harehills Lane\, Leeds\, LS8 5HR
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011433
CREATED:20260401T130035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T130236Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop celebrates Solemn Mass in Latin at Leeds Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Solemn Mass in Latin\, Vespers and Benediction!\nALL welcome!\nSung Mass at 12 Noon in Leeds Cathedral\, celebrated by Bishop Marcus Stock\, in Latin and with Proper chants from the Graduale Parvum.\n(ALL are welcome to join the 11am chant rehearsal with the choir).\nFull details of events and devotions across the day\, including talks\, Vespers and Benediction are on the poster below…!\nBook online at www.latin-liturgy.org/meetings\nLatin Mass at Leeds Cathedral - 25.04.2026 \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/bishop-celebrates-solemn-mass-in-latin-at-leeds-cathedral/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011433
CREATED:20260127T171527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T173910Z
UID:10001022-1777573800-1777581000@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Oratory of St Joseph: Group for Men aged 21-35
DESCRIPTION:Our new Men’s Group for 21-35 year olds in the Diocese of Leeds and Diocese of Middlesbrough: a talk\, Benediction\, time for prayer\, and FREE supper! \nThe Oratory of St Joseph - Events Feb-May 2026 \n  \nThe Oratory of St Joseph - Poster
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/the-oratory-of-st-joseph-group-for-men-aged-21-35/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Hinsley Hall LS6 2BX\, LS6 2BX
ORGANIZER;CN="Fr Benjamin Hilton & Fr Marc Pitson":MAILTO:benjamin.hilton@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20250612T152247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T152306Z
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SUMMARY:Feast Day of Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla: Patron of Gypsies\, Roma & Travellers
DESCRIPTION:On the Feast Day of the Patron of Gypsies\, Roma and Travellers\, we remember in our prayers all members of those communities in our Diocese. \nBlessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (1864 – 1936) was born in Spain to a Catholic Roma Gypsy family. \n\n\nDuring the Spanish Civil War\, Ceferino intervened on behalf of a priest who was being arrested – and was himself taken away and imprisoned with around 350 others in a monastery which the authorities had seized to use as a prison. \nIt is said that when asked if he was carrying a weapon\, Ceferino affirmed that he was and showed the soldiers his Rosary! Told that if he handed over his Rosary beads he would be freed\, Ceferino refused – and so it happened that on 9 August 1936\, Ceferino and others were driven to the cemetery where they would be shot and buried in a mass grave. Holding his Rosary\, Ceferino kept on praying and loudly shouting\, ‘Long live Christ the King!’ \n\n\nHe was beatified by Pope St John Paul II on May 4\, 1997. The Holy Father said that Ceferino ‘knew how to sow harmony and solidarity among his own\, also mediating conflicts that sometimes blur the relationship between non-Roma and Roma\, showing Christ’s love knows no boundaries of race or culture’. \nFind out more about Gypsy\, Roma and Traveller people in our region by visiting the website of the charity Leeds GATE: https://www.leedsgate.co.uk/
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/feast-day-of-blessed-ceferino-gimenez-malla-patron-of-gypsies-roma-travellers/2026-05-04/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20251205T112131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T132634Z
UID:10000996-1778284800-1778371199@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:'Go and make disciples...': Day of Reflection for ALL - especially Catechists!
DESCRIPTION:‘Go and make disciples’ Day of REFLECTION: A day of reflection with the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph and Bishop Marcus Stock on the mission of ALL Catholics to share the faith! \nExplore the implications of the Great Commission and our call from God to ‘make disciples of all nations’\, as well as some practical ways to pass on the faith. An uplifting day for ALL! \nLunch included. Register your FREE place by Friday 1 May by emailing formation@dioceseofleeds.org \nThis will be of particular interest to Catechists from across the Dioceses of Leeds\, Middlesbrough and Hallam!
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/day-for-all-catechists-in-the-diocese/
LOCATION:Hinsley Hall LS6 2BX\, LS6 2BX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20250612T140909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141016Z
UID:10000889-1778349600-1778353200@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leeds Cathedral: Signed Mass for Deaf & Hearing Impaired
DESCRIPTION:Poster for Deaf Community updated
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/leeds-cathedral-signed-mass-for-deaf-hearing-impaired/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Catholic Care-Caritas Leeds":MAILTO:helen.keedy@catholic-care.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260510T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20260408T165131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165254Z
UID:10001048-1778428800-1778432400@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leeds International Organ Festival Concerts: the complete Organ Works of JS Bach
DESCRIPTION:Leeds International Organ Festival (LIOF) is presenting the complete works of JS Bach\, played by Cathedral Organist Benjamin Newlove – over the next THREE years! \nThe next concerts are on 10 May\, 7 June\, 13 July and 27 July before a break over August and then resuming in September… \nMore details on the posters! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/leeds-international-organ-festival-concerts-the-complete-organ-works-of-js-bach/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Poster-complete-works-of-JSB.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20251223T150931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T151321Z
UID:10000998-1778932800-1778938200@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mass in Celebration of Married Life
DESCRIPTION:The Bishop will say Mass for the Celebration of Married Life.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/80621/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20240829T154851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T161559Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Saints' Days: St Rita
DESCRIPTION:St Rita of Cascia (1381-1457) became an Augustinian nun after being widowed. She had previously endured 18 years of marriage to a rich\, but quick-tempered and violent husband. She prayed constantly for her husband to experience a change of heart – and he did. When he was later killed in a ‘vendetta’ or ‘honour-feud’\, she prevented her sons from seeking revenge. St Rita is now a Patron Saint of all people suffering spousal abuse and family feuds\, so is one of our ‘Safeguarding Saints’. \nReporting Safeguarding Concerns: If you have information of a safeguarding nature where a child or adult at risk is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention call emergency services on 999. Diocese of Leeds Safeguarding can be contacted in confidence by email via Safeguarding@dioceseofleeds.org.uk or speak to our Safeguarding Team on 0113 2618046. Anyone who brings concerns or allegations to the notice of the Church will be responded to sensitively\, respectfully and seriously. All concerns and allegations will be addressed using the Church’s national procedures and in a timely manner. The Catholic Safeguarding Standard Agency (CSSA) can also be contacted on 0207 901 1920 or via email at admin@catholicsafeguarding.org.uk \nSafeguarding is Everybody’s Business – so EVERYBODY is invited to share their thoughts with us about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Leeds\, in confidence\, using our website’s Safeguarding Feedback Form! \n \nSt Rita of Cascia: pray for us! \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/safeguarding-saints-days-st-rita/2026-05-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20260127T173121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T173419Z
UID:10001023-1779993000-1780000200@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Oratory of St Joseph: Group for Men aged 21-35
DESCRIPTION:Our new Men’s Group for 21-35 year olds in the Diocese of Leeds and Diocese of Middlesbrough: a talk\, Benediction\, time for prayer\, and FREE supper! \nThe Oratory of St Joseph - Events Feb-May 2026 \n  \nThe Oratory of St Joseph - Poster
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/the-oratory-of-st-joseph-group-for-men-aged-21-35-2/
LOCATION:Hinsley Hall LS6 2BX\, LS6 2BX
ORGANIZER;CN="Fr Benjamin Hilton & Fr Marc Pitson":MAILTO:benjamin.hilton@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T233000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T233000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20251223T152124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T152200Z
UID:10000999-1780011000-1780011000@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Celebration of Priesthood
DESCRIPTION:Celebration of Priesthood on the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the Eternal High Priest
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/celebration-of-priesthood-3/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20260408T165131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165254Z
UID:10001049-1780848000-1780851600@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leeds International Organ Festival Concerts: the complete Organ Works of JS Bach
DESCRIPTION:Leeds International Organ Festival (LIOF) is presenting the complete works of JS Bach\, played by Cathedral Organist Benjamin Newlove – over the next THREE years! \nThe next concerts are on 10 May\, 7 June\, 13 July and 27 July before a break over August and then resuming in September… \nMore details on the posters! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/leeds-international-organ-festival-concerts-the-complete-organ-works-of-js-bach/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Poster-complete-works-of-JSB.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20260305T172113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T100520Z
UID:10001033-1780876800-1780963199@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sustainability Saint's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Medardus of Noyon (c 456 – 545) was a Frankish Bishop and is an intercessor against bad weather – and for rain when needed for good harvests and crops! He is also a Patron of vintners and brewers\, prisoners and captives and of people suffering mental ill health. \nRead more about him in Wikipedia \nSt Medardus is depicted on the coat of arms as Patron Saint of the German town of Ludenscheid\, which since 1950 has been twinned with Brighouse – so he’s practically a local! \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/sustainability-saints-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20250612T140909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141016Z
UID:10000890-1781373600-1781377200@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leeds Cathedral: Signed Mass for Deaf & Hearing Impaired
DESCRIPTION:Poster for Deaf Community updated
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/leeds-cathedral-signed-mass-for-deaf-hearing-impaired/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Catholic Care-Caritas Leeds":MAILTO:helen.keedy@catholic-care.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20240706T113218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T161851Z
UID:10000351-1781481600-1781567999@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding Saints Day: St Germaine Cousin
DESCRIPTION:St Germaine Cousin (1579-1601) is a Patron Saint of all Victims and Survivors of Child Physical Abuse and Neglect and is one of our ‘Safeguarding Saints’. \nBorn near Toulouse\, France\, from childhood she worked as a shepherdess. Germaine bore her physical disabilities and stepmother’s cruel mistreatment with patience and took comfort in a close spiritual relationship with Our Lord and His Blessed Mother. More than two centuries after her death\, aged only 22\, she was eventually canonised in 1854.  In addition to her intercession being invoked as a Patron of those suffering abuse and neglect as children\, St Germaine Cousin is also Patron of those who have been abandoned\, the sick\, the disabled\, people who feel to be physically unattractive and those who suffer owing to poverty\, illness or the loss of parents. \nRead her story HERE. \nIf you have information of a safeguarding nature where a child or adult at risk is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention call emergency services on 999. Diocese of Leeds Safeguarding can be contacted in confidence by email via Safeguarding@dioceseofleeds.org.uk or speak to our Safeguarding Team on 0113 2618046. Anyone who brings concerns or allegations to the notice of the Church will be responded to sensitively\, respectfully and seriously. All concerns and allegations will be addressed using the Church’s national procedures and in a timely manner. The Catholic Safeguarding Standard Agency (CSSA) can also be contacted on 0207 901 1920 or via email at admin@catholicsafeguarding.org.uk \nA copy of our current Safeguarding Communications Plan is also available on the Safeguarding website. \nSafeguarding is Everybody’s Business – so EVERYBODY is invited to share their thoughts with us about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Leeds\, in confidence\, using our website’s Safeguarding Feedback Form! \n \nSt Germaine Cousin: pray for us.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/safeguarding-saints-day-st-germaine-cousin/2026-06-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20240706T123023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T125954Z
UID:10000317-1781481600-1781567999@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding Saints' Day: St Germaine Cousin
DESCRIPTION:St Germaine Cousin (1579-1601) is a Patron Saint of all Victims and Survivors of Child Physical Abuse and Neglect and is one of our ‘Safeguarding Saints’. \nBorn near Toulouse\, France\, from childhood she worked as a shepherdess. Germaine bore her physical disabilities and stepmother’s cruel mistreatment with patience and took comfort in a close spiritual relationship with Our Lord and His Blessed Mother. More than two centuries after her death\, aged only 22\, she was eventually canonised in 1854.  In addition to her intercession being invoked as a Patron of those suffering abuse and neglect as children\, she is also Patron of those who have been abandoned\, the sick\, the disabled\, people who feel to be physically unattractive and those who suffer owing to poverty\, illness or the loss of parents. \nRead her story HERE. \nIf any any child or adult is at risk of immediate harm\, call 999.\nThe Diocese of Leeds Safeguarding Team is available Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. Direct any concerns via email to: Safeguarding@dioceseofleeds.org.uk or speak to our Safeguarding Team on 0113 2618046. Anyone who brings concerns or allegations to the notice of the Church will be responded to sensitively\, respectfully and seriously. All concerns and allegations will be addressed using the Church’s national procedures and in a timely manner. The Catholic Safeguarding Standard Agency (CSSA) can also be contacted on 0207 901 1920 or via email at admin@catholicsafeguarding.org.uk \nA copy of our current Safeguarding Communications Plan is also available on the Safeguarding website. \nSafeguarding is Everybody’s Business! \n \nSt Germaine Cousin: pray for us.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/safeguarding-saints-day-st-germaine-cousin-2/2026-06-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20260305T172215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T172228Z
UID:10001034-1782604800-1782691199@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sustainability Saint's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Irenaeus
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/sustainability-saints-day-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20251223T153346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T194256Z
UID:10001000-1783036800-1783641599@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:2026 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage web pages for more information about the 2026 visit to Lourdes or contact lourdes.enquiries@dioceseofleeds.org.uk for further details.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/diocesan-pilgrimage-to-lourdes/
LOCATION:Lourdes\, France
ORGANIZER;CN="Mrs Kim O'Connor%2C Diocese of Leeds Lourdes Pilgrimage Director":MAILTO:lourdes.enquiries@dioceseofleeds.org,
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20240706T171515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T162048Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Saints' Day: St Maria Goretti
DESCRIPTION:Today is the Feast Day of St Maria Goretti. In 1902\, Maria was just 11 years old when she was killed whilst resisting a rapist. Maria’s horrific story of suffering from the last century highlights the continuing importance of today’s commitment to Safeguarding in the Catholic Church to combat all forms of abuse – not only of children\, but also of adults at risk. \nVisit our Safeguarding website for more information on all aspects of Safeguarding in the Diocese of Leeds – and how to get in touch\, in confidence\, with our Safeguarding team via safeguarding@dioceseofleeds.org.uk.  \nIn addition to St Maria Goretti\, there are many other ‘Safeguarding Saints’\, whose Feast Days are remembered in our Events Calendar. Some of them were themselves victims and survivors of various forms of abuse\, including human trafficking and domestic violence. Others are Saints to whom we can all pray to intercede for strength to bear suffering and for protection against the evils which undermine the sacred human dignity of God’s beloved children – especially the most vulnerable. \nSafeguarding is Everybody’s Business – so EVERYBODY is invited to share their thoughts with us about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Leeds\, in confidence\, using our website’s Safeguarding Feedback Form! \n \nSt Maria Goretti: pray for us!
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/safeguarding-saints-day-st-maria-goretti/2026-07-06/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20240706T120236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T162236Z
UID:10000323-1783728000-1783814399@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding Saints' Day: St Benedict
DESCRIPTION:St Benedict of Nursia (480-547) is a Saint whose intercession is invoked for many reasons\, including to protect and comfort those suffering spiritual abuse – so he is one of our ‘Safeguarding Saints’. \nA short prayer to St Benedict for protection: \nThrough your intercession may we be delivered from temptation\, spiritual oppression\, physical ills\, and disease. Protect us from drug and alcohol abuse\, impurity and immorality\, objectionable companions\, and negative attitudes. Admirable Saint and Doctor of Humility\, you practiced what you taught\, assiduously praying for God’s glory and lovingly fulfilling all work for God and the benefit of all human beings. You know the many physical and spiritual dangers that surround us today\, often caused or occasioned by human inventions. Guard us against poisoning of the body as well as of mind and soul\, and thus be truly a ‘Blessed’ one for us.\nAmen. \nSpiritual abuse can happen in families or communities and in many ways: to find out more\, visit the Diocese of Leeds Safeguarding website and the website of the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) \nSafeguarding is Everybody’s Business – so EVERYBODY is invited to share their thoughts with us about Safeguarding in the Diocese of Leeds\, in confidence\, using our website’s Safeguarding Feedback Form! \n \nSt Benedict: pray for us.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/safeguarding-saints-day-st-benedict/2026-07-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20260305T172329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T102926Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Saint's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Benedict of Nursia (480 – 547) \nSt Benedict is perhaps one of our best saintly advocates of ‘Living Simply and Sustainably’. His ‘Rule’ continues to be the basis of monastic life today – and it has lessons for all Christians of our own time\, as St Benedict warns against consumerism and excessive attachment to possessions\, and advocates prioritising our spiritual life over worldly materialism\, so as to live and die in holiness. \nRead more about the ‘Rule of St Benedict’ which advocates a simple\, balanced life of prayer\, work\, study and rest!
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/sustainability-saints-day-4/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/St-Benedict-of-Nursia.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20250612T140909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141016Z
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SUMMARY:Leeds Cathedral: Signed Mass for Deaf & Hearing Impaired
DESCRIPTION:Poster for Deaf Community updated
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/leeds-cathedral-signed-mass-for-deaf-hearing-impaired/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Catholic Care-Caritas Leeds":MAILTO:helen.keedy@catholic-care.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260713T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20260408T165131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165254Z
UID:10001050-1783958400-1783962000@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leeds International Organ Festival Concerts: the complete Organ Works of JS Bach
DESCRIPTION:Leeds International Organ Festival (LIOF) is presenting the complete works of JS Bach\, played by Cathedral Organist Benjamin Newlove – over the next THREE years! \nThe next concerts are on 10 May\, 7 June\, 13 July and 27 July before a break over August and then resuming in September… \nMore details on the posters! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/leeds-international-organ-festival-concerts-the-complete-organ-works-of-js-bach/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Poster-complete-works-of-JSB.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20260305T172442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T172453Z
UID:10001036-1784073600-1784159999@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sustainability Saint's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Swithun \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/sustainability-saints-day-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260727T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20260408T165131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165254Z
UID:10001051-1785168000-1785171600@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leeds International Organ Festival Concerts: the complete Organ Works of JS Bach
DESCRIPTION:Leeds International Organ Festival (LIOF) is presenting the complete works of JS Bach\, played by Cathedral Organist Benjamin Newlove – over the next THREE years! \nThe next concerts are on 10 May\, 7 June\, 13 July and 27 July before a break over August and then resuming in September… \nMore details on the posters! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/leeds-international-organ-festival-concerts-the-complete-organ-works-of-js-bach/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Poster-complete-works-of-JSB.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T011434
CREATED:20250612T140909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141016Z
UID:10000892-1786212000-1786215600@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leeds Cathedral: Signed Mass for Deaf & Hearing Impaired
DESCRIPTION:Poster for Deaf Community updated
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/leeds-cathedral-signed-mass-for-deaf-hearing-impaired/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Catholic Care-Caritas Leeds":MAILTO:helen.keedy@catholic-care.org.uk
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