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

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

Congratulations to Sean Elliott: Our Newest Deacon

Our warmest congratulations go to our Seminarian, Sean Elliott, who was Ordained Deacon by Bishop Marcus at St Malachy’s Church in Halifax on Thursday 29 April 2021. The Bishop was assisted by Permanent Deacon John Walsh, Fr Benjamin Hilton and Fr Sean Crawley....

St Wilfrid’s Day, St Wilfrid’s Way

A total of 30 pilgrims joined this year’s St Wilfrid’s Way: the fifth Annual Diocesan two-day ‘Camino’ between Leeds Cathedral and St Wilfrid’s, Ripon. This was thanks to the Government’s and Public Health England’s rulings...

The weather won’t get in St Wilfrid’s Way!

In spite of heavy rain and humidity on the morning of the first day, the fourth annual St Wilfrid’s Way diocesan ‘camino’ between Leeds Cathedral and Ripon was the best attended yet. Devised for the Year of Mercy by Holy Redeemer, Huddersfield,...

Special Diamond Wedding Anniversary Blessing

Family, friends and fellow parishioners were at St Patrick’s Church in the Parish of the Holy Redeemer, Huddersfield, to congratulate Terry and Shirley Stephens on their 60th wedding anniversary, and see the couple receive a special blessing from Parish Priest,...

St Wilfrid’s Church is Ripon’s newest Music Venue

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Church in Ripon is set to become a very fine new music venue in the Diocese of Leeds after an outstanding performance of Handel’s Messiah by the newly formed Northern Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra. The concert last month was reviewed by Tim...