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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Forming Servant Leaders for Tomorrow’s Church
One of the greatest privileges of serving the Church is seeing people responding to Christ’s simple invitation: “Follow me.” Every year, through the Northern Diaconal Formation Partnership (NDFP), we accompany…
Catholics Oppose Assisted Suicide: make YOUR voice heard to our MPs!
The Catholic Church holds that ALL human life is sacred – from the moment of conception until natural death. Bishop Marcus and all his fellow Catholic Bishops of England and Wales…
Care for Creation update -July 2026
Modern Slavery: A Hidden Injustice We Cannot Ignore When we hear the word slavery, many of us think of something from long ago—something tragic, but safely in the past. Yet…
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…
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’
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…
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Our Lady Of Doncaster Day of Prayer
Day of Prayer at the Shrine of Our Lady of Doncaster, Saturday 24th October 2026 There is wonderful day planned for a very special Diocesan Day of Prayer at the…
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…
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,…
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 –…
Oasis of Silence – St Hilda’s Priory in Whitby Retreat Programme 2026
The Gries Path contemplative retreat is given to serve our communion with Christ. This communion is more than spiritual, more than religious, and those of us who followed the 10…
Resources for Liturgy of the Word with Children
Equipes Notre-Dame (Teams of Our Lady) have provided a mini-ordo a listing of Sundays with dates, scripture, themes and additional calendar items. It is developed with Liturgy of the Word…
Missio Mass- St Joseph’s, Wath
You are invited to join Bishop Ralph for the diocesan Missio Mass at St Joseph’s, Wath, 2:30 pm, 20 September 2025
