Steps Towards Renewal Called and guided by Pope Francis, the first Synod on Synodality took place in Rome throughout the month of October. In his homily for the closing Mass…
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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…
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 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…
Many of us want to be at home at Christmas, surrounded by family and friends. But if you are a seafarer, you’re likely to find yourself in a port somewhere…
For many years, the SVP often encountered individuals and families who needed essential household items such as beds etc. In parallel, the SVP was often offered household items. Unfortunately there…
As the Synod of Bishops opened in Rome, young people from our Diocese got together to take part in workshops suggested by Pope Francis for the young of the Church….
Many people welcomed the opportunity to join the St William of York parish Memorial Mass. Memorial cards were written and with candles were left before the altar, along with the…
2023 – Year of the Council In the letter that Pope Francis wrote in preparation for the Jubilee Year of 2025, he said that “The four Constitutions of the Second…
On Friday 10 November 2023, His Majesty King Charles III welcomed Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, and Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, the Apostolic Nuncio, to the grounds of Windsor…
The Synthesis Report at the conclusion of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality is published. Looking ahead to the second session in 2024, the text offers reflections…
The next Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 28 June- 4 July 2024. Booking Forms can be downloaded from the pilgrimage website www.hallam-lourdes.com
25 November marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It launches 16 days of activism, an international campaign calling for global action to increase awareness and…
As Advent fast approaches, we wanted to ask whether you would please consider focusing some of your Advent giving this year on supporting Mary’s Meals. We are currently feeding 2.4…
Excellent experience! Are you aware that Caritas Caring Service offers placements for students looking to qualify as counsellors? We currently have 12 students within the organisation and offer 100 hours…
22 November 2023 is ‘Red Wednesday’, an annual campaign to support those Christians persecuted for their faith organised by Catholic charity ‘Aid to the Church in Need’ (ACN). In 2022…
In England and Wales, the Society of Saint Gregory is responding to the Pope’s call through its renewed offering of the ‘Taking Liturgy Seriously’ course. Taking Liturgy Seriously 2 –…
A Catholic layman who is on the National team supporting renewal in the Holy Spirit will be the keynote speaker at a free mini-retreat to show how relying on the…
Will my parish still be here in 10 years? If it were to close, would the community even notice? In the face of such sobering thought, the good news is…
Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds) is a values led Charity where our values determine what we do and how we do it. The Charity serves the needs of those who…
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