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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 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...