Bishop of Leeds | Diocese of Leeds

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

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

Safeguarding Sunday 2025

On 16 November 2025, we unite with thousands of churches across the country to mark Safeguarding Sunday. Safeguarding Sunday is a day to highlight the importance of safeguarding within the Diocese of Leeds, the Catholic Church, and across society. It is a day to...

NEW Initiative: Online Rosary for the Intentions of our Diocesan Family!

For centuries, faithful Catholics have prayed for Our Lady’s intercession with her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, by meditating on the Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Inspired by this devotion during October – the Month of the...

At 90, St Augustine’s gets a Bishop’s Visit and a Big Boost from Biffa Award!

Bishop Marcus visited the parish of St Augustine of Canterbury in Harehills to celebrate Mass on Sunday 5 October to mark the 90th Anniversary of the laying of the church’s foundation stone. It was a double celebration for Harehills locals, as the return of a...

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...

A Full Day’s Event at Leeds Cathedral in Honour of Our Lady’s Visit

Please see the following poster with details of a full day’s programme of events at Leeds Cathedral for the visit of the Centenary Pilgrim Statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary: Visit of Centenary Pilgrim Statue of Immaculate Heart of Mary...