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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260306T203000
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SUMMARY:Cuore Orchestra Concert in partnership with St Gemma's Hospice
DESCRIPTION:Following the spectacular launch of Cuore Chamber Orchestra in May 2025 and their season opening concert in September of last year\, the Orchestra will come to Leeds for the first time performing at the Howard Assembly Room\, in the centre of the city. \nAs part of the year of celebrations marking 400 years of the City of Leeds\, Cuore charity is delighted to present the evening in a joint fundraising partnership with Leeds-based charity St Gemma’s Hospice. \nUnder the guidance of Artistic Director William Dutton\, Cuore’s young\, world-class musicians will present a stunning programme of works by Purcell\, Parry and Dvorak as well as a national premiere performance of Elisabetta Brusa’s ‘Simply Largo’. \nAs well as the attached flyer\, the following link will take you directly to the booking office via the Cuore Chamber Orchestra website: \nHAR_Flyer_Front_A5 \n \n  \nBased in Harrogate and with several Patrons and supporters hailing from our own Diocesan Family\, the Cuore Chamber Orchestra’s programme of events for this season may be found on the Orchestra’s website here: https://cuorechamberorchestra.com/season-25-26/ 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/cuore-orchestra-concert-in-partnership-with-st-gemmas-hospice/
LOCATION:Howard Assembly Room\, 32–46 New Briggate\, Leeds\, LS1 6NU\,\, 32-46 New Briggate\, Leeds\, LS1 6NU
ORGANIZER;CN="Cuore Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@cuorechamberorchestra.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T143000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071405
CREATED:20260123T103601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T120522Z
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SUMMARY:Leeds Cathedral Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:A Free Guided Tour of the Cathedral will take place on Saturday 7th March\, starting at 1.30pm. The tour lasts about 1 hour.  No booking is required.  On arrival please gather by the Baptismal Font at the back of the Cathedral\, ahead of the start time.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/leeds-cathedral-guided-tour-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260309T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071405
CREATED:20260206T163401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163741Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Northern & Southern Dioceses Environment Networks Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northern & Southern Dioceses Environment Networks invite you to our online meeting on Monday 9 March at 6:30pm-8:00pm. \nDr Finlay Malcolm will be sharing his expertise on the topic of ‘Religion\, Theology and Climate Change: Project Findings and Next Steps for Practice’. \nALL are welcome to join! To register for this online event\, please go to: https://sden-ndeg.eventbrite.co.uk/ \nSDEN NDEG March 26
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/joint-northern-southern-dioceses-environmental-group-meeting/
LOCATION:online only
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071405
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/2026-03-14/
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:20260321T054300
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260327T054300
DTSTAMP:20260523T071405
CREATED:20260302T100151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T103812Z
UID:10001031-1774071780-1774590180@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Catholic Contributor presenting Prayer for the Day
DESCRIPTION:Fleur Dorrell from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales will be leading ‘Prayer for the Day’ on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds all this week. \nThe two-minute reflection and prayer goes on air each morning at 05:43 hrs from Saturday to Friday (except Sunday).
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/catholic-contributor-presenting-prayer-for-the-day/
LOCATION:BBC Radio 4
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071405
CREATED:20260127T171527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T173910Z
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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-21-35/2026-03-26/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071406
CREATED:20260119T142311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T142346Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Diocesan Walking Pilgrimage for Vocations 'In Father Brown's Footsteps'
DESCRIPTION:Walk our Third Annual Lenten Pilgrimage for Vocations ‘In Fr Brown’s Footsteps’!\nFollow the route taken from Keighley to Ilkley over the Roman road across Ilkley Moor in March 1904 by GK Chesterton and the ‘real’ Father Brown\, Diocese of Leeds priest\, Fr John O’Connor! \nThe Pilgrimage begins with Holy Mass at St Anne’s Catholic Church in Keighley (check St Anne’s parish bulletin for that week’s Saturday morning Mass time – currently 9am); a stop for packed lunches at Sacred Heart Catholic Church\, Ilkley; ends with Stations of the Cross at Myddelton Calvary\, Ilkley; and\, in common with all our sustainable walking pilgrimages\, both ends of the route are close to reliable public transport –  Keighley and Ilkley Railway Stations. \nIt’s a fully risk assessed walk\, so all pilgrims are asked to sign up by contacting:\npilgrimage-walks@dioceseofleeds.org.uk\n  \nWhether you’re able to walk the route\, or meet us up at Sacred Heart or Myddelton Calvary\, we can ALL join with Bishop Marcus in Praying for Vocations! \nOur Lady of Unfailing Help! Pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send labourers into His harvest and that He will grant an abundance of vocations to the priesthood\, diaconate and religious life within the Dioceses of Leeds and Middlesbrough\, and throughout the world. Amen.\n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/walking-pilgrimage-for-vocations-in-father-browns-footsteps/
LOCATION:St Anne’s Catholic Church\, Keighley to Myddelton Calvary\, Ilkley
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocese of Leeds Pilgrimage Walks":MAILTO:pilgrimage-walks@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260329T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260405T000100
DTSTAMP:20260523T071406
CREATED:20260330T075956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T080051Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Week in the Holy Land - with Friends of the Holy Land!
DESCRIPTION:Journey with Friends of the Holy Land in the footsteps of Jesus this Holy Week! \nSadly\, the procession and Holy Week public worship has been cancelled due to the security situation. \nTherefore\, to inspire our spiritual reflections throughout Holy Week\, Friends of the Holy Land has brought together a series of videos filmed in the Holy Land to help us to explore the places\, as they appear today\, that Jesus would have journeyed through on His way to the Cross. \nThe first video\, from Saxum International Foundation\, allows us to follow the route from the Mount of Olives into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday \nAll the videos will be available on the Friends of the Holy Land website
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/holy-week-in-the-holy-land-with-friends-of-the-holy-land/
LOCATION:online only
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T123000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071406
CREATED:20251223T150553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T150605Z
UID:10000997-1775041200-1775046600@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chrism Mass
DESCRIPTION:The Bishop will celebrate Mass to bless the oils of Chrism.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/chrism-mass/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T143000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071406
CREATED:20260320T152542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T152542Z
UID:10001041-1775655000-1775658600@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cathedral Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:A Free Guided Tour will take place on the Wednesday of Easter Week\, 8th April at 1.30pm. The tour lasts about 1 hour.  No booking is required.  On arrival please gather by the Baptismal Font at the back of the Cathedral.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/cathedral-guided-tour-2/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071406
CREATED:20260211T165659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T165826Z
UID:10001027-1775901600-1775919600@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Day for Catechists\, Children's Liturgy of the Word
DESCRIPTION:The Vicariate for Education ran a very fruitful and well-attended day workshop for Children’s Liturgy of the Word catechists in January. \nFor anyone who was unable to make it\, there will be a repeat of the day on 11 April. This will include similar input\, times of sharing and prayer. \nLunch included. \nPlease register your free place no later than 3 April by emailing formation@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/day-for-catechists-childrens-liturgy-of-the-word/
LOCATION:Hinsley Hall LS6 2BX\, LS6 2BX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071406
CREATED:20260410T152751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T155507Z
UID:10001059-1775926800-1775930400@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Join the Pope and 'Il Poverello' to Pray for Peace!
DESCRIPTION: Prayer Vigil for Peace to use light from Lamp of Peace from Assisi – Vatican News \nWithin a month of the start of this Year of St Francis – the man of peace and holy poverty – an unholy war fuelled by hatred and greed had begun …  in addition to the divisions\, conflict and suffering already being experienced by populations across the Holy Land … \nPlease follow this link to the Vatican News YouTube channel to join the livestream of the Holy Father’s Vigil for Peace to pray for a peaceful\, diplomatic solution; the Vigil begins at 6pm in Rome\, that’s 5pm in the UK. \nBlessed are the peacemakers\, for they shall be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9) \n \nSt Francis of Assisi: pray for us
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/join-the-pope-and-il-poverello-to-pray-for-peace/
LOCATION:Online from St Peter’s Basilica in Rome
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071406
CREATED:20250612T140909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141016Z
UID:10000888-1775930400-1775934000@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/2026-04-11/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260523T071406
CREATED:20260401T122922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T123029Z
UID:10001043-1776124800-1776211199@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260523T071406
CREATED:20260305T172000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T094852Z
UID:10001032-1776384000-1776470399@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
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:20260523T071406
CREATED:20260416T080705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T082305Z
UID:10001060-1776431700-1776438000@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/ \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:20260523T071406
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:20260523T071406
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260523T071406
CREATED:20260401T130035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T143600Z
UID:10001066-1777075200-1777161599@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bishop celebrates Solemn Mass in Latin at Leeds Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Solemn Mass in Latin\, Vespers and Benediction!\nALL welcome! – and the Mass is also livestreamed on our YouTube channel!\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).\nMore details of events and devotions across the day\, including talks by Fr Guy Nicholls CO of the York Oratory\, and Latin Vespers and Benediction (celebrated at 4.30pm by Fr Anton Webb) 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/2026-04-25/3/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260523T071406
CREATED:20260401T130035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T143600Z
UID:10001065-1777134600-1777136400@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bishop celebrates Solemn Mass in Latin at Leeds Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Solemn Mass in Latin\, Vespers and Benediction!\nALL welcome! – and the Mass is also livestreamed on our YouTube channel!\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).\nMore details of events and devotions across the day\, including talks by Fr Guy Nicholls CO of the York Oratory\, and Latin Vespers and Benediction (celebrated at 4.30pm by Fr Anton Webb) 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/2026-04-25/2/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260523T071407
CREATED:20260425T161325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T163441Z
UID:10001067-1777161600-1777247999@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations
DESCRIPTION:Message of Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of the 63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations \n  \nJoin Bishop Marcus in praying for Vocations to the priesthood\, diaconate\, and religious life across our dioceses … \nOur Lady of Unfailing Help! Pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send labourers into His harvest and that He will grant an abundance of vocations to the priesthood\, diaconate and religious life within the Dioceses of Leeds\, Middlesbrough and Hallam\, and throughout the world. Amen. \n  \nIf YOU feel God could be calling you to discern a vocation to the priesthood – or the permanent diaconate – please feel free to contact our Priestly Vocations Promotion Team: vocations@dioceseofleeds.org.uk or our Director of Deacons david.arblaster@dioceseofleeds.org.uk \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/63rd-world-day-of-prayer-for-vocations/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071407
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:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260523T071407
CREATED:20260508T165809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T170248Z
UID:10001091-1777593600-1780271999@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fund-raise for St Gemma's Hospice 'Go Purple' Campaign!
DESCRIPTION:As a charity\, St Gemma’s Hospice relies heavily on the generosity of our local communities to keep their services running\, which costs £15 million a year! \nThroughout the month of May\, St Gemma’s is encouraging local religious groups to help them ‘Turn Leeds Purple’ for the month by hosting small fundraising activities\, such as a coffee morning\, or any social events that might turn into a fundraiser for the hospice. \nEvery pound raised helps St Gemma’s continue providing specialist care and support for local patients and their families when they need it most! \nMore details in the posters below or via fundraising@st-gemma.co.uk!\n  \nGo_Purple_2026_A5_Flyer_Portrait_2s_v15 (2)
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/fund-raise-for-st-gemmas-hospice-go-purple-campaign/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071407
CREATED:20260423T141547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T141935Z
UID:10001063-1777662000-1777671000@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Women's Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Handmaids’ Women’s Prayer Group organised and led by the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal (based at St Clare Convent\, Corpus Christi Church) has been running for several years at Corpus Christi Catholic Church\, Neville Rd\, Leeds LS9 0HD. \nThe monthly meetings are 7pm – 9.30pm and include Eucharistic Adoration\, Rosary and social time. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/womens-prayer-group/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Corpus Christi Catholic Church\, Neville Road\, Leeds\, LS9 0HD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260523T071407
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260523T071407
CREATED:20260425T172910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T173017Z
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SUMMARY:National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse
DESCRIPTION:The National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse takes place every year on the fifth Tuesday of Easter when we remember in prayer ALL people who have suffered abuse of any kind – especially that which has been church-related abuse – and especially those victims and survivors from our own Diocese of Leeds and our sister Dioceses of Middlesbrough and Hallam. \nThe Catholic Church Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has produced information and resources to guide our prayers:\nhttps://www.cbcew.org.uk/national-day-of-prayer-for-survivors-of-abuse-2026/ \nBishop Marcus installed the icon of St Raphael in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of Leeds Cathedral as a memorial and a focus of prayer for victims and survivors of abuse and their families. Although such memorials have in some places in the world been erected outside in the grounds of churches\, as far as we know\, this was the first memorial of its kind erected within a Catholic Cathedral and we hope it  is a place where victims and survivors of abuse themselves will find healing and peace. \nThe Bishop’s reason for commissioning the image of St Raphael the Archangel was because of his biblical association with the divine gift of healing and restoration\, making him another of our ‘Safeguarding Saints’ – and a worthy Icon to be installed into Leeds Cathedral to encourage prayer for the healing of\, and justice for\, all those who have suffered from physical or sexual abuse as children or vulnerable adults. \n \nSt Raphael: pray for us \nSafeguarding is Everybody’s Business! \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 Standards 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.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/national-day-of-prayer-for-survivors-of-abuse-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260523T071407
CREATED:20251205T112131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T132634Z
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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:20260523T071407
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:20260523T071408
CREATED:20260408T165131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165254Z
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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:20260511T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T071408
CREATED:20260508T071053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T153330Z
UID:10001076-1778505300-1778508000@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leeds International Organ Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Leeds Cathedral for the Leeds International Organ Festival\, featuring a series of recitals by outstanding organists from across the UK and around the world. \nMondays 11 May to 13 July (no recital 25 May)\, 1.15pm\, Leeds Cathedral – free entry. \nFor more information visit https://www.leedsiof.org/home
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/leeds-international-organ-festival-9/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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