Diocese of Leeds News

DIOCESE OF LEEDS EVENTS - 21st December 2025.

NB No notices on 24th or 31st December 2025. Back to normal on 7th January 2026

Diocesan Events, Invitations from Parishes and other Organisations, listed chronologically.

JOIN BISHOP MARCUS IN PRAYING FOR VOCATIONS: Our Lady of Unfailing Help! Pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send labourers into His harvest and that He will grant an abundance of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life within the Diocese of Leeds, and throughout the world. Amen.

BEREAVEMENT ACCOMPANIMENT TRAINING: Elizabeth Prout Bereavement Care are offering a two day training course in bereavement accompaniment on Saturdays 17^th and 24^th January 2026 at The Briery Retreat Centre in Ilkley. The cost is £70 and includes a cooked 2 course lunch and refreshments on both days. For more information, please email epbereavementcare@dioceseofleeds.org.uk or contact The Briery on 01943 607287.

A DAY FOR CATECHISTS "for such as these": Saturday 24^th January, 10am-3pm offered by the Diocesan Vicariate for Education - Hinsley Hall.  A day aimed at those involved with Children's Liturgy of the Word and other ministry with children. We will explore different resources and ideas to best form our children and young people - with times of prayer, input, Mass and discussion. Free event with lunch provided. Please email formation@dioceseofleeds.org.uk to book your place.

ANNUAL LOURDES DINNER DANCE: Friday 13^th February 2026 at the Met hotel in Leeds. Tickets are available from Phil Marshall at £45 or £400 for a table of 10. The ticket price includes reception drink, a 3 course Meal, Tea & coffee, DJ and entertainment throughout the evening. To secure your tickets for this popular event, contact Phil on 07766 148375 or email philmarshall49@outlook.com. All profits at the event go to the Diocesan Lourdes fund.

IRISH NIGHT FUNDRAISER: in aid of the Little sisters of the Poor rebuild fund February 27^th 2026, Irish Centre, York Road, Leeds commencing at 7.30pm. Irish meal soda bread and Irish dessert, Irish music and dancing. Auction, raffle and football card, tickets on sale in Irish Centre and also contact Sister Christina email funds.leeds@lsplondon.co.uk 

CATHOLIC DIOCESAN SUPPLY SERVICE: We are looking for Teachers, Teaching Assistants and SEN Support Staff to work with schools across the Diocese. Please Call us on 0113 331 4121 or 01422 384 100.

THE TWELVE – 2^ND SURVEY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: The Twelve, the Youth Leadership Team for the Diocese of Leeds, are doing more research into the engagement of young people within their parish and would like to hear from even more young people! The research includes roles that young people undertake, training opportunities, and general ideas for further engagement of young people in the parish. The new survey can be accessed by scanning the QR code on the poster on the noticeboard, or by visiting: https://forms.gle/p4274YfVS3XZBfsB6. Thank you!

LOURDES NURSES VOLUNTEER APPEAL: Are you a qualified nurse? Would you like to join the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes (3-9 July 2026)? Please contact: lourdes.enquiries@dioceseofleeds.org.uk for further information. We desperately need registered nurses to join the team to enable our assisted pilgrims to travel to Lourdes. This is a wonderful experience, and many nurses return year after year. Please consider joining our friendly, happy team of volunteers and enjoy a truly blessed week with our assisted pilgrims.

CATHOLIC CARE IS RECRUITING: Children’s Residential Home, Keighley: Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers – Salary includes 8 sleep-ins per month: £34,163 – £35,668, (Bank positions also available.) Please contact recruitment@catholic-care.org.uk Roles also attract a welcome bonus payment of £500. (£250 on starting & £250 on successful completion of probation period). The welcome bonus applies to experienced residential workers (over 1 years previous experience required to qualify). Driver is essential

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION – BECOME A DIRECTOR: The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust is seeking a Director with a strong strategic educational background to join our Trust Board and help steer long-term direction. This voluntary role is ideal for individuals who understand curriculum development, school improvement, and governance at scale. You will influence key decisions, champion innovation, and ensure high standards across our schools.  If you would like further information about this role please contact Mrs Jemma Johnson, BWCAT Head of Governance at j.johnson@bwcat.org

ASSISTANT HEAD OF PHILOSOPHY, THEOLOGY AND ETHICS VACANCY: Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, Leeds. Start: January 2026 or as soon after. Closing date: 22 January 2026 Further info: please visit https://www.notredamecoll.ac.uk/vacancies To discuss or arrange a visit, contact Louise Jacksonl.jackson@notredamecoll.ac.uk

GROWING OLD GRACE-FULLY VACANCY: Growing Old Grace-fully is looking for a freelancer to support work across the diocese, with a focus on unpaid Carers. The project has funding for 12 hours per week (or monthly equivalent) at £20 per hour plus travel expenses. We have funding initially for a one-year contract. Closing date: 16^th January 2026. Interviews: Thursday 28^th January 2026. For an application pack please e mail carol.burns@yahoo.co.uk To find out more go to www.growingoldgracefully.org.uk

HEAD OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION VACANCY: Holy Family Catholic High School, Keighley.  Start: Easter 2026. Closing date: Friday 16^th January at 9am. Contract packs are available from the school office: office@holyfamilyschool.uk or 01535 210212. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Michelle Clare, mclare@holyfamilyschool.uk