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

Diocese welcomes a growing number of new Catholics!

After the recent Rite of Election at Leeds Cathedral on Sunday 22 February, our Diocese prepares to welcome a growing number of new Catholics who will be received into the Church this Easter! Over the past few years, there has been a marked increase in catechumens,...

Bishop’s Pastoral Letter to the Dioceses of Leeds and Middlesbrough for the First Sunday in Lent

PASTORAL LETTER FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 2026 ...

NEW! Group for Laymen aged 21-35: the Oratory of St Joseph

For all the young men who are increasingly finding faith, fellowship and a sense of belonging in the Catholic Church, St Joseph is a spiritual patron and model for laymen everywhere. Bishop Marcus is founding the Oratory of St Joseph: a new group for young Catholic...

Annual Diocesan Walking Pilgrimage for Vocations ‘In Father Brown’s Footsteps’

Walk our Third Annual Lenten Pilgrimage for Vocations ‘In Fr Brown’s Footsteps’! Follow 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...

Calling all young Catholics: we would like to hear from YOU!

Young people are the ‘now’ of the Church – and we want to ensure ALL voices are heard! Bishop Marcus and his Leadership Group of young Catholics – The Twelve – are doing some research into the engagement of young people within our...