Rev Deacon Philip Thornley | 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

Roman Holy Days and Holy Doors: two more videos from Dcn Philip in Rome

As the date of Dcn Philip Thornley’s Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood approaches, he is coming to the end of his studies at the Pontifical Beda College in Rome – but he still has time to make videos for our series ‘Roman Holy Days and Holy...

Seminarian Ordained Deacon in Rome

Diocese of Leeds seminarian Philip Thornley was ordained to the Diaconate on Monday 12 June 2024 at St Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome by the Right Reverend Bishop Hugh Gilbert of Aberdeen. Deacon Philip was very grateful for so many things (as well as the cake!)...