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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260522T101740
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260522T101740
CREATED:20260506T172205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172725Z
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SUMMARY:Tomb to Mission: a Pentecost Novena
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Eastertide social media series Tomb to Mission\, the Dioceses of Leeds Middlesbrough and Hallam will be hosting a Pentecost Novena. \nAs we prepare to celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost\, all parishioners are warmly invited to take part in the Novena\, beginning on Thursday 14 May\, when Bishop Marcus will be leading the prayer on that first day. \nThe Novena will continue through to Pentecost and on each day we will post a video in which someone from across one of the three ‘Sister Dioceses’ will lead us in the prayer. \nThe videos will be hosted on the Diocese of Middlesbrough Adult Faith Formation and Diocese of Leeds Faith Formation Facebook sites as well as any corresponding Instagram accounts.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/tomb-to-mission-a-pentecost-novena/
LOCATION:Diocese of Leeds Faith Formation Facebook page
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260522T101740
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101740
CREATED:20260511T101138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T101756Z
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SUMMARY:Knaresborough Choral Society Concert: Haydn 'The Creation'
DESCRIPTION:The concert is part of Knaresborough Choral Society’s 40th Anniversary celebrations – and it’s conducted by one of our Diocesan Choral Directors\, Daniel Rodriguez!\nFull details on the poster … and as the venue is Ripon Cathedral\, it’s easily accessible by many people from our ‘sister’ Diocese of Middlesbrough!
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/knaresborough-choral-society-concert-haydn-the-creation/
LOCATION:Ripon Cathedral\, Minster Road\, Ripon\, HG4 1QT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T100000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101740
CREATED:20260516T075646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T141507Z
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SUMMARY:BBC R4 Daily Service from our Diocese
DESCRIPTION:The BBC’s Daily Service will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra for the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ\, Eternal High Priest. \nRecorded with the Leeds Cathedral Senior Girls’ Choir and visiting singers from Vanderbilt University\, conducted by Choral Director Amy Howe and accompanied on the organ by Benjamin Newlove. \nThe presenter is Rowan Morton-Gledhill Diocese of Leeds Director of Communications and Press Secretary to Bishop Marcus. \nThe programme will be available on BBC Sounds for 29 days after the broadcast. \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/bbc-r4-daily-service-from-our-diocese/
LOCATION:BBC Radio 4 Extra
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101740
CREATED:20260514T163819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T163901Z
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SUMMARY:St Stephen's Skipton: 40 Hours and Blessed Sacrament Procession
DESCRIPTION:St Stephen’s\, Skipton: Blessed Sacrament Procession on Sunday 7 June following the 10:30am Mass.  The Forty Hours Devotion will take place the same weekend\, starting at 3pm on Friday 5 June.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/st-stephens-skipton-40-hours-and-blessed-sacrament-procession/
LOCATION:St Stephen’s Catholic Church\, Skipton\, Castle View Terrace\, Skipton\, BD23 1NT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101740
CREATED:20260423T141547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T141935Z
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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/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Corpus Christi Catholic Church\, Neville Road\, Leeds\, LS9 0HD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T133000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101740
CREATED:20260515T141903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T141920Z
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SUMMARY:Corpus Christi Procession: St Mary's Parish\, Bradford
DESCRIPTION:THE PARISH OF ST MARY\, BRADFORD will be having a Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday 7 June following the 11.15am Mass at St Columba’s Church Tong Street BD4 9PY.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/corpus-christi-procession-st-marys-parish-bradford/
LOCATION:St Columba’s Catholic Church\, Bradford\, Tong Street\, Bradford\, BD4 9PY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T133000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101740
CREATED:20260515T142321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T142330Z
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SUMMARY:Corpus Christi Procession: Buttershaw\, Bradford
DESCRIPTION:Parish of Mary\, Mother of God\, Bradford: We are having a Corpus Christi Procession after the 11.15am Mass on Sunday 7th June at St John the Evangelist’s Church\, Buttershaw. The Bradford Catholic Girls’ Choir will assist with the singing.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/corpus-christi-procession-buttershaw-bradford/
LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, Buttershaw\, Cooper Lane\, Buttershaw\, Bradford\, BD6 2NS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260612T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T100000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101740
CREATED:20260516T140242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T141221Z
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SUMMARY:BBC R4 DAILY SERVICE FROM OUR CATHEDRAL!
DESCRIPTION:The BBC’s Daily Service will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (a direct link to listen live will follow …). \nRecorded with the Leeds Cathedral Senior Girls Choir and Scholars and visiting singers from Vanderbilt University\, the music is conducted by Choral Director Daniel Rodriguez Tijaro and accompanied on the organ by Benjamin Newlove. \nThe presenter is the Dean of Leeds Cathedral\, Canon Matthew Habron. \nThe programme will be available on BBC Sounds for 29 days after the broadcast.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/bbc-r4-daily-service-from-our-cathedral/
LOCATION:BBC Radio 4 Extra
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260612T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T084500
DTSTAMP:20260522T101740
CREATED:20260515T144056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T144104Z
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SUMMARY:Leeds Cathedral - Annual 40 Hours Devotion
DESCRIPTION:The Cathedral will be holding the Annual Forty Hours Devotion from 6pm on Friday 12 June until 8.45am on Sunday 14 June. \nThere will also be a short indoor Procession at the end of the 11am Mass on the Sunday followed by Solemn Benediction.
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/leeds-cathedral-annual-40-hours-devotion/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101740
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/2026-06-13/
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:20260522T101741
CREATED:20240706T113218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T161851Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
CREATED:20240706T123023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T125954Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260622T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260622T100000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
CREATED:20260516T141038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T141106Z
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SUMMARY:BBC DAILY SERVICE PRESENTED BY BISHOP MARCUS!
DESCRIPTION:The BBC’s Daily Service will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra for the Feast Day of SS John Fisher and Thomas More (direct link to listen live will follow). \nRecorded with the Leeds Cathedral Senior Girls Choir and Scholars and visiting singers from Vanderbilt University\, conducted by Choral Director Joseph Tilling and accompanied on the organ by Benjamin Newlove. \nThe presenter is The Right Reverend Bishop Marcus Stock\, Bishop of Leeds and Apostolic Administrator of the Dioceses of Middlesbrough and Hallam. \nThe programme will be available on BBC Sounds for 29 days after the broadcast. \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/bbc-daily-service-presented-by-bishop-marcus/
LOCATION:BBC Radio 4 Extra
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
CREATED:20240706T120236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T162236Z
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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;TZID=UTC:20260711T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
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:20260808T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
CREATED:20240706T215244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T162445Z
UID:10000337-1787788800-1787875199@www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
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:20260522T101741
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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:20260522T101741
CREATED:20260410T092336Z
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/St-Francis-of-Assisi-scaled-e1775834722223.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261004T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T123000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
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/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George Street\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/St-Francis-of-Assisi-scaled-e1775834722223.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
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;TZID=UTC:20261114T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
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/2026-11-14/
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:20260522T101741
CREATED:20240708T122445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T161235Z
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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:20260522T101741
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270109T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T101741
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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