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

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

Window on the Word: our Rooms with a View

Foxes emerging from their dens in Swarcliffe, Lebanese Cedars standing tall in Wakefield, temples rising up in Hyde Park.  These are just a few of the biblical images conjured up by people throughout the Diocese as they peer out of their windows during the lockdown....

Diocese of Leeds on the BBC

This Sunday (3 May) at 7.10am, the BBC Radio 4 Sunday programme will feature the work of the Diocese of Leeds Schools Singing Programme. Diocese of Leeds Music wasted no time in moving their programme of 18 after-school choirs online and continuing their work in 53 of...

Congratulations and prayers for Deacon Henry Longbottom

Diocese of Leeds Seminarian, Henry Longbottom, was one of 11 men ordained Deacon by Archbishop Bernard Longley on Saturday 29 June, in a chapel packed with family, friends and supporters, including Vocations Director, Fr Michael Doody. A proud day for Blessed John...