Two bishop members of the Department for Social Justice at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales have welcomed the Vatican declaration on human dignity Dignitas infinita released by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on Monday, … Read More
The Year of Prayer 2024 and The Jubilee Year 2025 Introducing the Jubilee Year Pope Francis has declared that 2025 will be a Jubilee Year. A Jubilee year is a holy year. As we read in Leviticus (25:12) ‘For it … Read More
How we can help We have all been shocked and saddened by the images and stories in the media from Israel and Gaza. Visit the Cafod website to see how you can help https://cafod.org.uk/news/emergencies-news/israeli-palestinian-crisis-how-you-can-help CAFOD has worked for many years … Read More
We are happy to announce the launch of The Hallam Bridge. The new home for all the Diocese of Hallam news. From this Sunday 11th of December you can look out for the printed version in your parish and explore … Read More
The Church of England, The Church in Wales and The Catholic Church in England and Wales are pleased to announce ongoing support for victims and survivors of church-related abuse, through their Safe Spaces project, with newly appointed, independent provider First … Read More
Encountering the Relics of St Bernadette In September and October this year, the relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to England, Scotland, and Wales for the very first time. This very special once in a lifetime event will … Read More
On Saturday 9th July, we celebrated the ordination of Henry Woodhouse, a young Doncaster-born priest from the St. Peter-in-Chains, Doncaster, congregation. Priests are usually ordained in St. Marie’s Cathedral, Sheffield so it was a huge honour for the St. Peter-in-Chains parish, the city of Doncaster and … Read More
All are welcome! To those intending to attend, it is asked that you arrive in good time. Parking will be available on a ‘first come first served basis’. The grassed area behind the Parish Hall will be available for parking, … Read More
‘FLOWERS FOR PEACE’ DURING the BAMFORD CARNIVAL Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, Bamford, is to host ‘Flowers for Peace’ during this year’s Bamford Carnival. The church will be open to visitors daily during Carnival Week (Sat. 9th – Sat. … Read More
Sea Sunday will be held this year on 10th July. Please kindly remember seafarers and fishers in your prayers. Many parishes will hold a second collection for Catholic charity Stella Maris (formerly called Apostleship of the Sea). This organisation provides pastoral … Read More
