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SUMMARY:Leeds International Organ Festival (LIOF) 2026
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-liof-2026-2/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260522T033630
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260522T033630
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033630
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260713T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033630
CREATED:20260508T071744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T153537Z
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SUMMARY:Leeds International Organ Festival (LIOF) 2026
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-liof-2026-2/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260713T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033630
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/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20260305T172442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T172453Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Saint's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Swithun \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/sustainability-saints-day-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20260427T120036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T122417Z
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SUMMARY:WeBelieve Festival of Catholic Life
DESCRIPTION:This summer from 24 to 27 July\, St Mary’s College\, Oscott is again hosting WeBelieve\, a festival of Catholic Life bringing thousands together to encounter Jesus Christ in His Church. \nWeBelieve has been designed with parishes and families in mind\, as an opportunity to receive inspiring faith formation together and to bond as a community.\nPilgrim-attendees can choose to join the festival for the whole weekend (camping\, staying locally or coming from home)\, or come for a day. All ticket options\, the festival programme\, and registration for your parish can be found at www.webelievefestival.com. \nSupported by the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom\, the Festival has been described as ‘an unmissable opportunity to discover the traditions and charisms that flow through the Church\, to grow in authentic community\, and to encounter the transforming love of God’. \nFour days of music\, keynotes\, conversation and worship\, in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s College\, Oscott – Chester Rd\, Sutton Coldfield B73 5AA. \nTickets and more information available now at: www.webelievefestival.com
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/webelieve-festival-of-catholic-life-2/
LOCATION:St Mary’s College Oscott
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260727T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
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/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
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/2026-08-08/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20240706T215244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T162445Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Saints' Day: St Monica
DESCRIPTION:St Monica is one of our ‘Safeguarding Saints’: she was a Christian\, married to an abusive pagan husband. One of her three children was St Augustine of Hippo: a great Saint and Doctor of the Church. St Monica prayed that her violent husband would repent before he died  – and he did! \nSt Monica is a Patron Saint of all victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse.  The Leeds charity which provides short-term accommodation for destitute female asylum seekers\, St Monica’s Housing\, is named after her. \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 \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 Monica: pray for us!
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/safeguarding-saints-day-st-monica/2026-08-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20260305T172608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T105359Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Saint's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Fiacre (died c 670) \nBorn in Ireland\, St Fiacre became a monk and was known as a skilled herbalist (like the fictional ‘Brother Cadfael’!) – but as his fame spread\, he sought solitude and the simple eremitical life in the forests of France. \nHis Hermitage was at a village now known as Saint-Fiacre\, where he showed hospitality to travellers and maintained a vegetable and herb garden\, so he is often depicted holding a gardener’s spade. He is Patron Saint of gardeners\, of vegetable and flower growers\, herbalists and florists. \nRead the Wikipedia article about St Fiacre \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/sustainability-saints-day-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
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/2026-09-12/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20260305T172728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T113438Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Saint's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Hildegard of Bingen (c 1098 – 1179) \nSt Hildegard was a German Benedictine Abbess with a list of talents too great to list here – but described in a Wikipedia page about her … As well as her fame throughout Christendom as a visionary\, a composer of music and lyrics\, poetess and playwright\, she is also known as a distinguished practitioner and writer in  medicine and the natural sciences. \nHildegard strongly believed in humankind’s intrinsic relationship with the whole of God’s creation in the Universe. As evil and disease had become part of human life through the Fall of Adam and Eve and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden\, she advocated the idea of ‘viriditas‘ – literally ‘greening’ human health and wellbeing by once more connecting ourselves with the natural world. This was not remotely in a ‘new age’ sort of way\, but through reconciliation with God\, with one another\, and with the earth He created for us. \nSt Hildegard was made a Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/sustainability-saints-day-7/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20240829T150104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T162712Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Saints' Days: St Joseph Cupertino\, the Special Needs Saint!
DESCRIPTION:Today is the Feast Day of St Joseph Cupertino (1603-1663). He came from such a poor family that he was born in a stable – like Jesus! Growing up he had ecstatic religious visions and made frequent outbursts and sudden leaps and levitations. This behaviour continued throughout his life and caused him to be ostracised for a time from the religious communities he joined\, as they found him too ‘disruptive’. Today\, he is venerated as a Patron Saint of people who are neuro-diverse\, have learning difficulties or other special needs. \nNot only does this make him one of our ‘Safeguarding Saints’ – but the Diocese of Leeds Cupertino Group is also named after him. Fr Frank Smith describes what the Group is all about … \nTHE CUPERTINO GROUP \n‘Very simply\, we are a group of people who meet once a month to celebrate Mass together with our children who have learning or sensory difficulties. All are welcome. If any child feels like being silent\, making a noise\, shouting out or screaming\, that’s wonderful – the Lord receives it all and turns it into praise and no one in the church is judging. \nThere are sensory devices and ear defenders if required and musical instruments for the children to use at the final hymn. Some of our families have stayed away from church for various reasons but through experiencing our celebrations together\, our hope is that they will become far more comfortable and attend their own parish Masses and community too. \nFollowing our Mass we gather in the hall for crafts centred around the liturgical season – and for tea\, coffee and cakes. This is also a great opportunity for parents to talk together and gain confidence and support from each other. \nWe are now into our third year and blessed to have the intercessions of Our Lady Undoer of Knots and St Joseph Cupertino to back us up!!’ \nThe next Cupertino Mass will be at 3pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 at St Joseph’s Wetherby.\nTo find out more about the Cupertino Group\, please contact Rosie via 07891 951949 or Fr Frank Smith on 01729 822 525. \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 Joseph Cupertino: pray for us! \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
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/st-joseph-cupertino-the-special-needs-saint/2026-09-18/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20240706T125228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T161748Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Saints Day: SS Michael\, Raphael and Gabriel\, Archangels
DESCRIPTION:St Michael is the Archangel who leads and supports us in the battle against ‘the world\, the flesh and the devil’. Through the power of God\, he is victorious against evil – and that makes him one of our ‘Safeguarding Saints’. \nThere is a well-known prayer to invoke St Michael’s protection …: \nHoly Michael\, Archangel\, defend us in the day of battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him\, we humbly pray; and do thou\, O Prince of the Heavenly Host\, by the power of God\, thrust down to hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.\nAmen. \n  \nSt Raphael\, mentioned in the Book of Tobit\, is a protector and healer. As the saint who will protect the vulnerable and bring healing to those who have experienced any type of abuse\, St Raphael is the subject of an icon which the Bishop has commissioned for Leeds Cathedral from the artist Martin Earle. \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 \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 Michael\, Archangel: pray for us.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/safeguarding-saints-day-st-michael-the-archangel/2026-09-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20260410T092336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T092637Z
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SUMMARY:Year of St Francis: celebrate with the Franciscans of the Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Jubilee Year of St Francis of Assisi at Leeds Cathedral with our Bradford-based Franciscan Brothers of the Renewal! \nUsually based at St Patrick’s Mission\, the Brothers’ celebration of their traditional Transitus prayer service will follow the 6:00pm Vigil Mass on Saturday 3 October … and then join them with Bishop Marcus who will celebrate a Solemn Mass of St Francis on Sunday 4 October at 11:00am.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/year-of-st-francis-celebrate-with-the-franciscans-of-the-renewal/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20260410T121057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T121332Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Saint's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Francis of Assisi (c 1181 – 1226) \nDeclared Patron Saint of Ecology and the Environment by Pope St John Paul II in 1979\, St Francis is one of the Church’s most beloved saints. As well as being known for preaching to the birds and the fishes\, taming the wild Wolf of Gubbio\, and loving all of God’s Creation\, St Francis’s true love was seeing Our Lord Jesus Christ in his care for those who were poor or marginalised. He himself had given up a life of riches and luxury to ‘live simply’ as a Friar. Today’s Franciscans also have a special care for showing God’s love for our brothers and sisters experiencing poverty\, and who are most likely to be adversely affected by climate change. \nPope Leo XIV declared that 2026 – the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi’s death – should be a Year of St Francis across the Catholic Church. A Plenary Indulgence may be obtained (under the usual conditions) at any Franciscan Religious House\, or any of the churches dedicated to St Francis of Assisi across the Dioceses of Leeds\, Middlesbrough and Hallam. \nLeeds: \nThe Franciscan Brothers of the Renewal\, St Pio Friary and St Patrick’s Mission in Bradford BD1 2RU\nChurch of St Francis of Assisi\, Eccleshill BD2 2JU\nChurch of St Francis of Assisi\, Holbeck LS11 6TN\nChurch of St Francis of Assisi\, Morley LS27 9NF \nMiddlesbrough:\nChurches of St Francis of Assisi\, Acklam TS8 4RL and St Clare of Assisi\, Coulby Newham TS8 0TW\nChurch of St Francis of Assisi\, Hull HU8 0ND \nHallam:\nChurch of St Francis of Assisi\, Sheffield S10 5SD\nChurch of Our Lady of Sorrows and St Francis of Assisi\, Armthorpe DN3 2DB\n(Hallam also has a Catholic Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to St Francis of Assisi) \nFind out more about the life of St Francis of Assisi from actual Franciscans! \nWe also remember St Francis especially at Christmas time\, as it was he who first initiated the idea of a Nativity crib scene\, with a manger and animals of the stable!
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/sustainability-saints-day-10/2026-10-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261004T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T123000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
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SUMMARY:Year of St Francis: celebrate with the Franciscans of the Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Jubilee Year of St Francis of Assisi at Leeds Cathedral with our Bradford-based Franciscan Brothers of the Renewal! \nUsually based at St Patrick’s Mission\, the Brothers’ celebration of their traditional Transitus prayer service will follow the 6:00pm Vigil Mass on Saturday 3 October … and then join them with Bishop Marcus who will celebrate a Solemn Mass of St Francis on Sunday 4 October at 11:00am.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/year-of-st-francis-celebrate-with-the-franciscans-of-the-renewal/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
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/2026-10-10/
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;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20260305T172838Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Saint's Day
DESCRIPTION:Pope St John Paul II \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/sustainability-saints-day-8/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20260305T172939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T173003Z
UID:10001040-1793664000-1793750399@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sustainability Saint's Day
DESCRIPTION:St Martin de Porres
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/sustainability-saints-day-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261114T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20250612T140909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141016Z
UID:10000895-1794679200-1794682800@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/2026-11-14/
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;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20240708T122445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T161235Z
UID:10000357-1796515200-1796601599@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding Saints' Day: St Nicholas
DESCRIPTION:Upon the death of his rich parents\, St Nicholas is said to have distributed their wealth to the poor\, which may in part be the origin of his role as the gift-giver\, ‘Santa Claus’ – but two other stories in particular about St Nicholas’ generosity and kindness explain why\, amongst his many other patronages\, St Nicholas is the Patron Saint of Children. The stories also illustrate why he is one of our ‘Safeguarding Saints’\, protecting children from harm and rescuing girls from being forced into prostitution. \nOne tale concerns St Nicholas hearing of a man who had lost all his money and was unable to provide dowries for his three young daughters. At that time\, with no marriage or work prospects the girls may well have had to support themselves through prostitution. Secretly\, Nicholas placed three bags of gold as dowries for the girls – and as well as saving them from a life of danger and humiliation\, further cemented his reputation for giving presents in secret and without expectation of thanks. A later story has St Nicholas rescuing three children who have been murdered\, bringing them back to life by invoking the name of the Lord. The ‘literal’ truth of these stories is less relevant compared with the message that\, like St Nicholas\, it is our Christian duty to keep one another safe from harm – especially those who are most vulnerable – and to support our commitment to Safeguarding in our churches and communities. \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 \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 Nicholas: pray for us!
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/safeguarding-saints-day-st-nicholas/2026-12-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261212T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20250612T140909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141016Z
UID:10000896-1797098400-1797102000@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/2026-12-12/
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:20270109T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20250612T140909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141016Z
UID:10000897-1799517600-1799521200@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/2027-01-09/
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;VALUE=DATE:20270208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270209
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20240706T105929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T161410Z
UID:10000332-1802044800-1802131199@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding Saints' Day: St Josephine Bakhita
DESCRIPTION:As the Patron Saint of all Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery\, St Josephine Bakhita (Feast Day 8 February) was kidnapped from her home in Sudan aged just nine and sold into slavery. She is one of our ‘Safeguarding Saints’ – and this is a prayer for her intercession to help us combat these evils and to support and comfort all who have been trafficked\, enslaved or otherwise exploited: \nO God\, who led Saint Josephine Bakhita from abject slavery to the dignity of being your daughter and a bride of Christ\, grant\, we pray\, that by her example we may show constant love for the Lord Jesus crucified\, remaining steadfast in charity and prompt to show compassion.\nAmen. \nFor more information on how the Catholic Church combats Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery\, visit the website of the Santa Marta Group – an alliance of police chiefs and bishops to bring system change to end human trafficking. \nIf someone is in immediate danger\, please call 999. For any other Trafficking and Safeguarding information or concerns in the Diocese of Leeds\, please contact Diocese of Leeds Safeguarding. \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 Josephine Bakhita: pray for us!
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/safeguarding-saints-day-st-josephine-bakhita/2027-02-08/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270213T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20250612T140909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141016Z
UID:10000898-1802541600-1802545200@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/2027-02-13/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270313T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033631
CREATED:20250612T140909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141016Z
UID:10000899-1804960800-1804964400@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/2027-03-13/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270410T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T033632
CREATED:20250612T140909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141016Z
UID:10000900-1807380000-1807383600@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/2027-04-10/
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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