Pope Leo’s ‘Magnifica humanitas’: AI must serve humanity not concentrate power
Marking the 135th anniversary of Rerum novarum, Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, entitled ‘Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.’ He appeals for…
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The Longest Way!
This September, a small band of pilgrims from Leeds and Hallam Dioceses will walk England’s Longest Way to Walsingham! Starting with Mass at Leeds Cathedral on 12 September, the group…
PERMACULTURE PROJECT IN MORIJO LOITA, NAROK, KENYA
This forward-looking Project has been drawn up by Caritas Kenya jointly with the Maasai community in Morijo Loita, Kenya, as a means of enabling climate resilience, combatting the environmental problems…
Expanded Neighbourhood Centre Brings New Opportunities for Cantley Community in Doncaster
Residents in Cantley are benefiting from the recent expansion of the Neighbourhood Centre at St Wilfrid’s Court, which now offers enhanced facilities for community activities, support services and social events.The…
Russell Brynes of St Vincent’s Catholic Church, Sheffield, Awarded the Order of St Sylvester
The Order of St. Sylvester is one of the highest honours that the Pope can bestow on a lay person (someone who is not ordained as a deacon, priest, or bishop) in…
Second Diocesan Consultation Meeting Held at St Peter’s, Doncaster
Sixty seven people gathered with Bishop Marcus and facilitators for the Consultation Meeting for the Eastern part of the Diocese on 11 June at St Peter’s, Doncaster. There was an…
National Justice and Peace Network Annual Conference
An invitation to come and join us at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire from the where the emphasis will be on dialogue as we:‘Just Talk’
Caritas News
This year’s Good Shepherd Services took place at St Marie’s Cathedral on Tuesday 19th May and at St Peter in Chains Doncaster on 20th May.Children, young people and staff joined…
Towards the Ecclesial Assembly of October 2028
Guidelines published for the path of implementation of the Synod on Synodality Vatican, 20 May 2026 Four stages — Recollecting, Interpreting, Orienting, Celebrating — will accompany the local Churches, Episcopal…
Our Lady and St Thomas Beauchief Abbey and Padley Chapel
The remains of Beauchief Abbey, from the site of the High Altar.A strong dedication to Our Lady links Beauchief Abbey and the shrine of Padley Chapel.The 8th Antiphon ‘O Virgin…
Scam Alert
The Safeguarding Team are often contacted regarding scam emails that have been received to parish email addresses. The emails usually request money/donations or help to purchase ‘gift cards’ and often…
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Looking Ahead
The Catholic Medical Association (UK) is seeking to raise awareness of its work among parish communities and chaplaincies across the country.
To support this initiative, the Association has produced a promotional poster for display on parish and chaplaincy noticeboards. We would be grateful if you could help share this information by…
Mass for the Feast of St Benedict at Fountains Abbey
Time:12.00 Noon Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026Principal Celebrant: Rev Fr Stephen Webb, Parish Priest St Joseph, Batley Carr Entry is via The Visitor’s Centre where there is ample parking; a…
Rediscover the joy of knowing ourselves ‘Beloved by God’ – Online Retreat with the School for Synodality
The School for Synodality is pleased to announce a unique retreat day on 27th June 2026, held online and open to all those who wish to explore knowing ourselves ‘beloved by God’….
World Youth Day Seoul with the Northern Dioceses
1-10 August 2027 The highlights of World Youth Day are the celebrations attended by Pope Leo, such as the Papal welcome of the pilgrims, the Way of the Cross, the…
Upcoming Events and Retreats From the Ecological Conversion Group
In-person day retreat: Joy of Limits“Unless these things are appreciated artistically they are not appreciated at all.” G.K. Chesterton The retreat will be a day full of contemplation, talks, discussion,…
Carmelite Spirituality Events 2026
CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY SUMMIT 2026Contemplative Creativity & Human Flourishing10–11 July · Carmelite Priory, Oxford · Also onlineJoin thirteen international speakers — including Cardinal Anders Arborelius OCD, Dr Susan Muto, and Fr…
Women Together in Hallam
First meeting of Women Together in Hallam, at The Hallam Pastoral Centre Sheffield, on the 4th of July 2026 between 10 am and 12pm.
Dupuis Retreat and Conference Centre
St. Paul’s Convent 94 Selly Park Road B29 7LL Quiet Days of Prayer 2026 4th March, 1st April, 6th May, 3rd June 7th October, 4th November, 2nd December 10.30am –…
