
Saved in Hope: A Reflection on Benedict XVI’s Encyclicals
By James Day James Day’s work has appeared in Crisis, Catholic World Report, and Catholic Exchange. He is the author of Father Benedict: The Spiritual and Intellectual Legacy of Pope Benedict…
Around the Diocese
Clergy Appointments Fr Basil Ugochukwu will become Parish Priest of the parishes of Sacred Heart, Balby, St Mary, Edlington and St Mary Magdalene, Maltby, on the 1 January 2024. Fr John…
Becoming Synodal- Retreat at Home
The Diocese is inviting every parish to a “retreat at home” on becoming synodal. This retreat is designed to introduce the practice of synodality, and uses the April 2022 diocesan…
Kings Award for The Cantley Neighbourhood Centre
Just under twelve years ago, a Parish Council meeting, at St Paul’s, took a slightly different turn. It was the Pope’s wish that the year should be dedicated to prayer…
Our Lady & St Thomas Bake Off
On Saturday, the 18th of November, the Parish of Our Lady and St Thomas Of Canterbury met together to enjoy our first Parish Bake Off competition. The scene was set…
Safeguarding News
A lot has been happening in the world of safeguarding over the last year. We thought it would be helpful to share some of it with you. CSSA Audit Following…
St. Joseph’s Live Simply Journey
The Parish Community at St Joseph’s Dinnington confirmed their commitment to Living Simply at mass on the first Sunday of Advent last year by writing pledges to the planet. Pledges…
St. Joseph’s, Dinnington – CAFOD Live Simply Award
St. Joseph’s Parish received the CAFOD Live Simply Award at a special celebration mass on Sunday 19th November 2023. The award was presented by Paul Kelly, a CAFOD Assessor; he…
Walking the Hathersage Pilgrim Ways
Early Christians were known as ‘followers of the Way’ People from a number of parishes from across the diocese have met to form the latest ‘Friends of Padley Chapel’ group….
Family Action’s Sheffield ADHD Drop-in Café marked its first birthday
The Family Action Sheffield ADHD Project is commissioned by Sheffield City Council, and has been operating for over 14 years. With £30K funding from financial organisation NewDay, the service was able to…
Environment Bishop: “There is no option but for COP28 to succeed”
As the COP28 climate summit gets under way, the Lead Bishop for Environmental Issues, Bishop John Arnold, has reiterated his call for the nations of the world to act: “Whilst…
Upcoming Events
Looking Ahead
Restored Lives
Restored lives is an 8 week programme to help people recover from relationship breakdown due to separation or divorce. There is no time limit for when that happened. St Vincent’s Church,…
The Jesuit Institute announces its 2025-26 programme.
Our online public programme has been developed so that we can share the riches of Ignatian spirituality with as many people as possible. In particular this year, we’d like to highlight…
Gregorian Chant Course
Registration Opens for Portsmouth Gregorian Chant Course 2026: Embrace the Timeless Art of ChantingPortsmouth, UK – The Portsmouth Gregorian Chant Course 2026 is now open for registration, inviting music lovers, singers,…
Rise Theatre’s Passion Play
With all Rise Theatre tours, churches can look to recover some/all of the booking cost through ticket sales or audience donations. Rise will provide churches with posters and electronic marketing…
St Bede’s Pastoral Centre York
Offering a wide range of courses and retreats -available at St Bede’s or online-designed to support greater wholeness and fullness of life. To find more details go to https://www.stbedes.org.uk/whats-on/
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
What’s on at Boarbank Hall?
Boarbank Hall, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7NH Craft Weekend 2nd-4/5th May 2025. Bring your own arts or crafts, enjoy working and sharing together. Two Wings and Some Prayers 12th-17th May 2025….
Week of Guided Prayer
Sunday 1st to Friday 6th December Perfect for busy people Deepen your relationship with God Explore new ways of praying Find help with making decisions. Opening meeting Online: Sunday 1st…
Schools competition launched by Columban Missionaries in Britain
The Columban Missionaries in Britain have launched their 2024/25 Schools Media Competition, which has the title Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope. Encouraging creativity and faith engagement with issues in the world…
Advent Day of Reflection and Prayer with Fr Eamonn Mulcahy CSSp
14 December 2004 11:00 am-4:00 pm Hallam Pastoral Centre Looking forward to Advent and as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of the Incarnate Word, Fr Eamonn Mulcahy…














