Progress of the work towards the Synod on Synodality
By Fionnuala Frances “Enlarge the space of your tent, extend the curtains of your home, do not hold back! Lengthen your ropes, make your tent pegs firm“ (Isaiah 54:2) The…
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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…
Parliamentarians show support for Ukraine
A cross party group of MPs and peers visited the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in London this week to see first-hand the support being provided to people displaced by the war…
Mgr Peter Kirkham RIP
The diocese is sad to announce the death of Rev Monsignor Peter Laurence Kirkham formerly parish priest of St Jude’s Parish, Worksop. Fr Peter was born on 15 April 1942…
SVP’s Response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Today’s Budget announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt comes at a time of increasing need, and against a backdrop of an ongoing Cost of Living crisis. Although inflation is now starting…
Catholic Union on the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Catholic Union Director, Nigel Parker, comments: “The Chancellor has once again missed the opportunity for fundamental reform of the tax and benefit system to help families struggling with the cost…
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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 is pleased to announce 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,…
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…
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…
