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

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

Batley Torchlight Procession 2025

In the Diocese of Leeds, one of the highlights of our year is our unique event, the Batley Torchlight Procession. Read an account of this year’s Procession by Adam Cheshire in the Dewsbury Reporter and Batley News here: … and with the Church of St Mary of...

Batley Torchlight Procession 2022

The Diocese of Leeds’ Annual Batley Torchlight Procession is back! Monday 10 October at 7.30pm After a break due to the virus, the Parish of St Mary’s, Batley will once again be hosting the annual Batley Torchlight Procession, led by Bishop Marcus. This...