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

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

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...

St Joseph’s UCM’s Response to the Season of Creation!

More good news from the newly-established Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM) in the thriving Catholic Parish of St Joseph’s, Castleford…! After reading the Diocesan News item posted on 4 September and in response to Pope Francis’ invitation for all people to...

Young Parishioner’s Prize Prayer

A young parishioner of St Joseph’s, Castleford has won a prize in a national competition to compose a prayer. Ellie-Louise is 12 and attends St Wilfrid’s School. She was encouraged to enter the 2020 National Prayer Composition Competition (which is...