Pastoral Letter – 10-11 May 2025
Ralph Bishop of Hallam Pastoral Letter To be read at all Masses on the weekend of 10 – 11 May 2025 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ I am…
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March for Life 2025
On Saturday 6th September, the day began at 7:30am, as a group of ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ from across the diocese of Hallam travelled down by coach to the annual March…
A Milestone for Hospice Care in the Holy Land
Bethlehem, September 2025 — Last Month marked the second anniversary of the Bethlehem Care and Hospice Trust’s Hospice at Home service—the only licensed palliative care provider in the Occupied Palestinian…
The Holy Family Parish Pilgrimage to Padley Chapel
On Saturday, 18th July 2025, Holy Family parishioners travelled to Grindleford, for their parish Jubilee pilgrimage to the Padley Martyrs’ Shrine. Most participants began their journey with a 14 minute…
Priests working in dangerous remote areas are back on track
ACN News Friday 29th August 2025 – INDIAPRIESTS working in a remote part of India where tigers, rhinos and wild beasts roam the roads appealed to a Catholic charity for…
Statement from Archbishop Sherrington on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill in the House of Lords
As the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is being considered at length in the House of Lords, we reiterate our firm opposition to the bill in principle and…
Bishop calls for action ‘at every level in society’ to address environmental crises
In a statement to mark this year’s Season of Creation, the Lead Bishop for the Environment for the Bishops’ Conference, Bishop John Arnold, has called for Catholics in England and Wales…
CAFOD’s Young Leadership programme
At CAFOD, we know that young people can take the lead in creating a better world. Our Young Leadership programme supports young people to be leaders for social justice in their local…
St Peter’s Parishioners Graduate from Maryvale
Two Parishioners from St. Peter in Chains Parish celebrated their academic achievements on Saturday 12 July when they graduated from Maryvale Institute. For both students this had been a long…
Holy Family, Worksop Pilgrimage of Hope
On Wednesday 16July 2025, over 180 children from Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Worksop, aged between 4 and 11, embarked on our Pilgrimage of Hope, as part of the Jubilee…
Pastoral Letter – 10-11 May 2025
Ralph Bishop of Hallam Pastoral Letter To be read at all Masses on the weekend of 10 – 11 May 2025 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ I am…
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Upcoming Events
Disability Awareness Sunday
“St Vincent’s Church, Sheffield are celebrating Disability Awareness Sunday on 28 September at 9.30am mass. All are welcome.”Sep 28, 2025
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Hallam Diocese Communication Group Meeting
The next meeting of the Diocesan Communication Group is on 29 September 2025. If you are interested in contributing to the work of the group or would like to send …Sep 29, 2025
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Looking Ahead
Padley Chapel on the Climate Action Art Trail
Padley Chapel will feature in the Art Trail by Rail that Hope Valley Climate action is organising on 27 September. The chapel will open from 10:00 am to 4:00pm and…
Free Online Bible Study Course
The Bible can feel overwhelming—73 books, hundreds of characters, countless events. Many Catholics want to read it but struggle to know where to begin. The Bible Timeline Study System, developed…
It’s time to re-think Baptism Preparation
The Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Southwark are offering the oppoertunity to join them for a Masterclass webinar on Infant Baptism Preparation on Tuesday 7 October 7:30pm….
Spiritual Conversation- Introduction to Accompaniment
Booking Deadline Extended to 30 September https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd60DFBKxkASVpt_Wgilh3PhKyOqpg8Np6FMhcXEVmgqao9Mg/viewform?usp=header Join us for stage 3 as we grow in ways of journeying together through listening, speaking and discerning. Whether you’re a returning participant…
An Invitation to Celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage
Have you just got married during 2025 or are you celebrating a significant wedding anniversary– one, 10, 25, 50 60 or more? If so, Bishop Ralph cordially invites you to…
The Spiritual Exercises Of St Ignatius Of Loyola
Made in daily lifeWhat are the Spiritual Exercises?In the 16th century, St Ignatius of Loyola set out his ‘Spiritual Exercises’ – sharing the way he had found to God. Initially…
Care for Creation update September
‘A Care of Creation Retreat: The Joy of Limits on 4th – 10th October 2025 The retreat is led by Sr Margaret Atkins of Boarbank Hall (canonesses of St Augustine)…
British Federation of Notre Dame (de Namur) Associations
Be like the sunflower that follows every movement of the sun, and keep your eyes always turned towards our good God,” St. Julie Billiart The British Federation of Notre Dame…
Diocesan Jubilee Mass for Altar Servers
20 September 2025 Holy Rood Church, Barnsley, celebrates 125 years since its foundation by hosting the first diocesan Mass of thanksgiving for all our Altar Servers from across the Diocese…
ONLINE RETREAT MORNING ON HELPING PEOPLE
On 20th September is the next of ADoRE’s “PILGRIMS OF HOPE” meetings for 2025. The theme is “PILGRIMS OF HOPE MINISTER TO ONE ANOTHER.” How we can use gifts of the…
