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

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

Ordination of Two New Permanent Deacons!

Congratulations to our two new Permanent Deacons, Martin Fenlon and Nicholas Stoddart, and to the parishes in which they serve! Martin and Nicholas were ordained by Bishop Marcus on Saturday 25 November 2023 at Leeds Cathedral; Martin is in the Parish of St Wilfrid,...

When Texas came to Ripon

On 16 October, the Chamber Choir and Trombones of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) joined with Leeds Cathedral Choir on a visit to St Wilfrid’s Church in Ripon as part of their biennial residency at Leeds Cathedral. This is the UTEP Chamber Singers and...

Seventh Annual St Wilfrid’s Way Pilgrimage

The seventh annual two-day-long St Wilfrid’s Way Camino returns on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 October! The pilgrimage route, which stretches from Leeds to Ripon has a distinct Laudato Si’ focus, going through some of the most beautiful natural environment as well...

St Wilfrid’s Singers: our newest parish choir!

Children making their First Holy Communion at the Parish of St Wilfrid in Ripon on Sunday 17 July were led in worship by a brand new choir of their peers from St Wilfrid’s Primary School. Accompanied by Organist Chris Davis, Choral Director Will Bruce conducted...