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

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

Remembering the Departed in the Month of November

November is a month of Remembrance for us both as a Church and as a Nation. We remember all those who have made sacrifices for our Country and in Church we remember All Saints and commemorate all the faithful departed, All Souls.  Each parish and each person remembers...

Castleford’s International Mass is now an Annual Event!

Last year’s first ever International Mass and Lunch in the Castleford Parish of St Joseph was such a success that it’s now become an annual event! Parish Priest Fr John Aveyard previewed the event in a Homily transcribed below: International Mass 2025 - Fr...

Castleford Celebrates its International Congregation

The ‘international’ Mass and Lunch at St Joseph’s, Castleford celebrates the faith – and the food – of this diverse parish. Parish Priest Fr John Aveyard tells the story: ‘It all began when a lady from the Philippines asked if she...

Dedication of New Altar at St Joseph’s, Castleford

The weekend of 18 and 19 November was a very special one in the life of the Castleford Parish of St Joseph. To complete the substantial work done on the sanctuary, Bishop Marcus dedicated the new altar. Fr John Aveyard who is Provost and Chancellor of the Diocese as...

Spirited Synodal Response from Castleford’s Catholic Mothers

Lay faithful and clergy across our Diocesan Family are already putting into practice some of the fruits of the Parish to Mission Listening Sessions which have been taking place as part of the recent Synodal Process. One of the suggestions made at the St Joseph’s...