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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Celebrating over Five Hundred Years of Married Love
Couples from Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield and Worksop Deaneries came together with Bishop Ralph to give thanks in the Annual Thanksgiving Mass for the Sacrament of Marriage, which took place on…
St Joseph’s Primary Marks 150 Years at the Heart of the Community
This year, St Joseph’s Catholic Voluntary Academy proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone – its 150th anniversary. Since first opening its doors in 1875, the school has been a cornerstone of…
McAuley Students Embrace the Jubilee Spirit: A Year of Faith, Pilgrimage, and Renewal
In this Church’s Year of Jubilee, a time of renewal, mercy, and joyful hope, McAuley Catholic High School in Doncaster has truly lived out the call to “Pilgrims of Hope.”…
St William of York –A Birthday Bash!
On Sunday 24 August, St William’s celebrated the 90th birthday with one of their musicians, Jackie Williams; with cake and African drumming. Always one to champion everyone to ‘have a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pope Leo XIV
Biography of Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis, Cardinal Prevost, was Prefect of the Dicastery for the Bishops. Here you…
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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…
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…
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…
ONLINE RETREAT MORNING ON HELPING PEOPLE
On 25th October is the next of ADoRE’s “PILGRIMS OF HOPE” meetings for 2025. A day of spiritual renewal.
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/
Register for the Catholic Certificate in Relgious Studies Starting in September 2025
Are you interested in deeping your understanding of the Catholic Faith? The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies may be for you CCRS is a certificate course validated by the Bishops’…
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
