The Council of Bishops of The Society has published 'A Catholic Life in the Church of England: A Statement of Policy and Pastoral Guidance'.


Bishop Tony commends it to everyone for careful reading.

St Hilda's, Cross Green are marking St Hilda's Day on the evening of Tuesday 17th November, with a Mass sung by the St Peter's Singers. More details to come soon, but please put the date in your diaries!

St Saviour's, Leeds mark their Dedication on Wednesday 28th October at 7pm. Bishop Glyn will celebrate the Mass, and everyone is very welcome to attend.

A number clergy and lay people from our diocese supported The Society in our neighbouring Diocese of Sheffield by attending their Inaugural Annual Lecture on Catholic Evangelism.  To see more quotes and photos go to The Society - in the Diocese of Sheffield.

Bishop Tony will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in late November / early December 2016. Further information is available here.

St Luke's, Grimethorpe are celebrating their Patronal Festival on Sunday 18th October at 6pm, with a solemn concelebrated Mass. The preacher will be Fr John Gribben CR. The service will be followed by refreshments in church. Do join us!

St Helens Church, Athersley will celebrate the diamond jubilee of their consecration on Tuesday 29th September at 7:30pm, with a Solemn Pontifical Mass. The Bishop of Wakefield will be the principal celebrant and preacher. Refreshments and fireworks will follow! All welcome.

The Council of Bishops of The Society has published a teaching document entitled ‘Communion and Catholicity in the Church of England: A Statement of Principles’

Bishop Tony commends it and encourages everyone to read it carefully.

The first annual Sheffield Diocesan Lecture on Catholic Evangelism will take place on Friday 25th September at 7pm in St Matthew's Church, Carver Street.

Bishop Philip is an experienced and gifted evangelist with a background working in very challenging parts of the country. Do join us!