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

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

Condolences from Faith Communities across West Yorkshire

Bishop Marcus greatly appreciates the kind condolences which he has received from people of all faiths and none, who have been in contact with tributes to Pope Francis. Here is what our brothers and sisters from the Jewish and Hindu communities have written …:...

Bishop’s Pastoral Letter: Catholic Care-Caritas Leeds Appeal

On this Laetare Sunday, more recently known as Mothering Sunday, Bishop Marcus has issued the following Pastoral Letter and Appeal for Catholic Care-Caritas Leeds …  Pastoral Letter - Appeal for Catholic Care - 4th Sunday of Lent 29-30 March...

Scottish Saints’ Relics’ Visit to Leeds Cathedral

The Relics of Saints Andrew, Columba and Margaret of Scotland will be visiting Leeds Cathedral from Monday 10 March until Sunday 16 March 2025. It will be possible to visit the relics, which will be housed in the North Transept, outside the times of the advertised...

Prayers for the Holy Father Pope Francis

Bishop Marcus sends the following message: “I ask the lay faithful, clergy and religious throughout our diocese to join me in fervent prayer for the Holy Father Pope Francis during this time of his serious illness. Let us ask Almighty God to grant the Holy Father the...

Education for Hope: Bishop Blesses new LTU City Campus

On 15 January, Bishop Marcus blessed the opening of Leeds Trinity University’s new City Centre Campus. Dr Anne Marie Mealey the University’s Director of Catholic Mission was there and has written this report of the event and its significance for the...