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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A Fresh Start: Standing with Prisoners and Their Families
Prisoners’ Sunday – 11 October 2026 For many people leaving prison, the day of release is imagined as a new beginning. Yet for those walking through the prison gates, the…
Priest held captive by Jihadists for 750 days, says greatest battle was not hating
A CATHOLIC missionary who spent more than two years chained and threatened with death by Islamist extremists said the greatest battle of his captivity was not surviving his kidnappers but…
Building a Fairer, Healthier and Greener Doncaster: Environmental Justice Workshop
This summer has brought another stark reminder that environmental challenges are becoming everyday realities for many people across the UK.Prolonged periods of heat, dry conditions, pressure on green spaces and…
What Good News Day: Catholic Teaching in the World of AI
How should we understand artificial intelligence in the light of Catholic teaching?Join us for What Good News Day as Fr Hugh MacKenzie explores the opportunities and challenges AI presents for…
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…
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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50 Faces of the Holy Land
Come face to face with the Holy Land at 50 Faces of the Holy Land, an exhibition featuring 50 faces and 50 lives, offering an invitation to encounter the people…
Women Together in Hallam – Next Gathering
Women Together in Hallam are delighted to announce their next gathering on Saturday 10 October 2026.This gathering is an opportunity for women from across our parishes to come together, share…
Novena to Our Lady of Doncaster Week 6 commencing 26th of September 2026
Day of Prayer at the Shrine of Our Lady of Doncaster, Saturday 24th October 2026 Novena to Our Lady of Doncaster A novena has been specially written for the occasion…
A Vincentian Vision for the Future Conference – Working with Prisons
Join us on 10 October 2026 at St Michael’s, Wombwell, Barnsley, for a day focused on supporting prisoners, ex-offenders and their families. The conference will celebrate the growth of prison…
Advent Retreat at the Bernardines of Esquermes
As Advent approaches, the Bernardines of Esquermes invite you to take time away from the busyness of everyday life and prepare for Christmas through prayer, silence and reflection. The Bernardines…
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,…
