Diocese of Hallam | 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

Pilgrims’ Progress on the National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope – Day 8

God rested on the seventh day, but for pilgrims on the final stage of St Mark’s Way on the National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope there was no rest to be had! Day 7 had long since ended when the nightclub opposite the pilgrims’ accommodation in Eastwood...

Pilgrims’ Progress on the National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope – Day 7

Thanks to the generosity of the Diocese of Nottingham, pilgrims who had stayed at The Briars Youth and Pastoral Centre in Crich (driven there by a Keralan Catholic taxi driver) awoke refreshed and ready to tackle Day 7 of the Pilgrimage: a 10 mile walk from Ripley to...

Pilgrims’ Progress on the National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope – Day 6

Day 6 dawned sunny and bright – but it didn’t last long! What did endure, however, was the generous welcome given to pilgrims by the parish of Our Lady and St Joseph, Matlock… Tea and coffee flowed freely and packed lunches were distributed before...

Pilgrims’ Progress on the National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope – Day 5

Day 5 was the day that it rained. No surprises there, as the pilgrims were leaving South Yorkshire behind and entering the Derbyshire Peak District. It is in such weather and such terrain that those penitential and sacrificial aspects come to the fore, which can...

Pilgrims’ Progress on the National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope – Day 4

Day 4 of St Mark’s Way began with Mass at Sheffield’s stunning Catholic Cathedral, St Marie’s. After Mass, Ged gave a talk on the fruits of the pilgrimage, after which Bishop Ralph bestowed on the Perpetual Pilgrims and around 20 Day Pilgrims, the...