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Bishop Marcus Stock
Bishop of Leeds
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DIOCESE OF LEEDS EVENTS - 2nd November 2025.
Diocesan Events, Invitations from Parishes and other Organisations, listed chronologically.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY CONCERT IN LEEDS CATHEDRAL: Sunday 9th November, 3pm. Leeds Cathedral Choir, with members of The Sixteen and Genesis Sixteen, directed by Harry Christophers, will be singing Fauré's Requiem, and music by Bach, Byrd, Parry and Sheppard. Admission is free with suggested donation of £10.
LEEDS CATHEDRAL GUIDED TOURS AUTUMN PROGRAMME: Free Guided Tours will take place on the following dates: Saturday 8th November, at 1.30pm; and Saturday 13th December, at 1.30pm. The tours last about 1 hour. No booking is required. On arrival, please gather by the Baptismal Font at the back of the Cathedral.
ANNUAL SERVICE AT KILLINGBECK CEMETERY NOVEMBER – MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS: Sunday 9th November at 2.30pm. All the Diocese are invited to come to the cemetery and pray for the deceased members of the Diocese and extended family. The service, led by Canon Patrick Wall, Dean of East Leeds, will be in the chapel with readings, hymns, and rosary. Weather permitting, we will walk around the clergy circle reciting the rosary.
PRIESTLY VOCATIONS DISCERNMENT MEETINGS: Time for prayers, questions, input from a priest and social time. There are two groups meeting simultaneously; under 18s and over 18s. Fridays 6.30pm-8.15pm: 14th November (Cathedral Hall), 19th December (Venue TBC).
Under 18 participants must complete and return a permission form prior to attending. For permission forms and to notify of attendance (all participants) please contact Vocations Promoter, Fr Simon Lodge vocations@dioceseofleeds.org.uk.
FEMININE GENIUS RETREAT DAY: THIS ONE-DAY RETREAT WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER AT LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY AND LED BY THE NEW EVE FOUNDATION WITH THE DIOCESAN FAITH FORMATION TEAM. AIMED AT UNMARRIED WOMEN AGES 18-35, COST £25. PLEASE EMAIL FORMATION@DIOCESEOFLEEDS.ORG.UK FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK YOUR PLACE.
ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE PAST PUPILS’ DAY: All former pupils and staff are invited to attend on Saturday 15th November. Arrivals from 11:00 am, Mass 11:30 am, Lunch after Mass (£12). Tours and photo displays to follow. Book by Friday 7 November via jjackson@sbsj.co.uk or call 01274 941941 (ask for James Jackson). Please mention any allergies when booking.
AFRICAN MASS: 16th November 1.00pm - at St Columba’s, Tong Street, BD4 9PY followed by Agape lunch in the school hall, all welcome.
DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE VOLUNTEERS INFORMATION EVENING: Ever thought of going on the Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes volunteering as a nurse or as part of the hospitality team but want to know more, then you are invited to an information evening about the roles and pilgrimage. Hinsley Hall, Monday 1st December, 7pm. For more information, please email Phil Marshall on lourdes.enquires@dioceseofleeds.org.uk or 07766 148375. To register interest please email recruitment.lourdes@dioceseofleeds.org.uk, or simply turn up on the evening.
THE GIFT OF JESUS – ADVENT UN-WRAPPED: Exploration of the Liturgical Season of Advent - a Day of Reflection led by Fr Dennis Cassidy at The Briery on Saturday 6th December. £25pp including a soup lunch and dessert and all refreshments. For more information and to book, contact the Administrators on 01943 607287 or admin@briery.org.uk
WOMEN OF HOPE - AN ADVENT WEEKEND RETREAT - 12th - 14th December at The Briery, Ilkley. As the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee year comes to an end, join us for a weekend unwrapping gifts from scripture, with music and art, and plenty of time for personal reflection. For more information and to book, contact the Administrators on 01943 607287 or admin@briery.org.uk
CATHOLIC CARE IS HOSTING TWO CHRISTMAS LUNCH PARTIES: St John the Evangelist, Bradford on Tuesday 16th December, 12:30pm and St Winefride’s Church Hall, Bradford on Wednesday 17th December, 1pm. Both events feature a 3-course lunch and live music from the Toe Tappers. Tickets are £6. Contact Jean (07960 983384), Michelle (07739 975000), or Moira (07952 258572) for details.
BEREAVEMENT ACCOMPANIMENT TRAINING: Elizabeth Prout Bereavement Care are offering a two day training course in bereavement accompaniment on Saturdays 11th and 18th 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.
ANNUAL LOURDES DINNER DANCE: Friday 13th 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.
NEURODIVERSITY AND OUR CATHOLIC FAITH: is the subject of research being conducted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales and Birmingham Newman University. If you’re an adult neurodivergent Catholic or a Caregiver of a neurodivergent Catholic, we want to hear from you. Your experiences will help us to become more inclusive and responsive to your needs. To find out more and to fill in our short surveys look here: www.godwhospeaks.uk/neurodivergent-catholic-surveys/
ONLINE ROSARY FOR THE DIOCESE: There will be regular opportunities to come together online to pray a Rosary for the needs and intentions of the Diocese using Microsoft Teams. Please email anne.cooke@dioceseofleeds.org.uk to be added to the mailing list for dates/joining instructions.
JESUIT INSTITUTE ONLINE 2025-26 PROGRAMME: The online public programme has been developed to share the riches of Ignatian spirituality with as many people as possible. All details and events on website https://www.jesuitinstitute.org/events
CATHOLIC CARE IS RECRUITING: Adult LD support workers – Bingley, Waking nights – Brighouse. Salary £24,892 - £26,096 pro rata. Care Bank Residential Childcare Workers needed for our new children’s home: £14.12 inclusive per hour. Please email CV to recruitment@catholic-care.org.uk
CARDINAL HEENAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCY: School Business Manager, to start January 2026. Closing date: Wednesday 5 November 2025. For further details please visit https://www.cardinalheenan.com/vacancies/school-business-manager/ To arrange a visit, contact Angela Fieldhouse, afe@cardinalheenan.com