Diocese of Leeds News

 DIOCESE OF LEEDS EVENTS - 16th August 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.

CALLED & GIFTED DISCERNMENT OF GIFTS: The Assumption Church Hall, Spen Lane LS16 5BF starting Wednesday 2nd September 7.30pm. 

For more details see video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSXgh8LenpE. For information on session dates and sign-up form, please see the bulletin on Our Lady of Kirkstall Parish webpage: https://ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk/bulletins/

MARCH FOR LIFE, LONDON: Saturday 5th September. A coach will leave Harrogate at 5am and pick up at St Winefride’s Bradford (BD61ST), where there is plentiful parking, at 6am. Mass will be celebrated at 5.30am at St Winefride’s for anybody who is available! We will also pick people up in Sheffield en route. The coach will leave Parliament Square (SW1P 3JX) at 6pm and return via Sheffield, Bradford and Harrogate. Return fare: £40. To book: office.marymotherofgod@dioceseofleeds.org.uk/01274 677992.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS - The Assumption Church Hall, Spen Lane LS16 5BF starting Tuesday 8th September at 7.30 pm. All welcome! For information on session dates and sign-up form, please see the bulletin on Our Lady of Kirkstall Parish webpage: https://ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk/bulletins/. 

LEEDS WALSINGHAM WAY:  is a new joint Diocesan Camino for the Year of St Francis of Assisi! Full information and links for Leeds, Hallam and Middlesbrough Day Pilgrims to sign up for any of the days walking through Leeds or Hallam Dioceses here: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/day-pilgrims-invited-to-join-new-diocesan-walking-pilgrimage/ All welcome to join the start, 8am Pilgrims’ Mass, Saturday 12 September, Leeds Cathedral, followed by walk to Wakefield. Sunday 8am Mass at St Austin’s, Wakefield, followed by walk into Hallam Diocese. 

MAKING WISER CHOICES: Wednesday 16^th September 10am-4pm. A day of reflection led by popular writer Margaret Silf.  Requested offering £50pp to include lunch and all refreshments. For further information and to book, please contact 01943 607287 or admin@briery.org.uk

ADOREMUS EUCHARISTIC FESTIVAL 2026: SAVE THE DATES: 10 - 11^th October. This year, after major Eucharistic events in Liverpool and Birmingham, the Adoremus Eucharistic Festival turns to London over two days. The event will include Mass in Southwark Cathedral, a keynote address, a procession of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction and an all-night vigil in Westminster Cathedral. More details to follow.

PLEASE MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD TO OPPOSE ASSISTED SUICIDE: The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is back in the House of Commons, seeking to legalise assisted suicide. MPs vote on Friday, 11 September 2026, so please consider contacting your MP by scanning the code on the attached poster, which will take you to this link: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/

THE ORATORY OF ST JOSEPH: Catholic Men’s Group (ages 21-35). Helping young men to grow in faith, fellowship and formation in order to become the saint that God is calling them to be. Meeting on the last Thursday of the month, Hinsley Hall, 6.30pm. For more information email oratory.stjoseph@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

LEEDS CATHEDRAL – AUGUST TIMETABLE INFORMATION: Leeds Cathedral is undertaking some essential works to upgrade the lighting system throughout August. To ensure health & safety, the Cathedral will be unable to open on weekdays for the duration of the works. Monday – Wednesday in Cathedral Hall: Access from 11.30am, Rosary at 12noon, Mass at 12.30pm. Thursday & Friday in Cathedral Hall: Access from 10am, Rosary at 10.30am, Mass at 11am. Mass will be held in the Cathedral at 5.30pm on Fridays (Access from 5pm, Evening Prayer at 5.10pm), and at the usual times on Saturday and Sunday. There will be no confessions on weekdays.

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM UNITED NATIONS PETITION: Aid to the Church in Need has launched its first-ever global petition on religious freedom, calling on governments and the United Nations to do more to defend the right to believe, and to ensure that those responsible for persecution are held to account. Stand in solidarity with the persecuted Church and give witness to the importance of religious freedom for all. 

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2027: The Diocese of Leeds Youth Service are excited to be offering this once in a lifetime opportunity to go on pilgrimage to Seoul, South Korea for World Youth Day 2027 as part of a Northern Diocesan Partnership! For more information and to apply, please email: youth@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

JOIN THE CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION: Whether you are a doctor, nurse, student, or allied professional — if you are a Catholic in healthcare, join us to grow in fellowship, prayer and formation together. For more information & upcoming events, visit: https://catholicmedicalassociation.org.uk

MARRIAGE SUPPORT: If you are just in a rut or for more serious issues – Retrouvaille could be the solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443

ONLINE GOSPEL MEDITATIONS: Throughout the year, the Briery Retreat Team deliver fortnightly guided meditations via Zoom, with time for reflection and sharing. These are on Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.15pm. The 'doors' open at 7.15 for a chat and introductions. All are welcome. Register for the link by email admin@briery.org.uk   

BISHOP MARCUS AND THE DIOCESAN TRUSTEES: are still seeking volunteers as independent members to join a newly established Audit and Risk Committee. The commitment is four meetings a year. This would be a two-to-three year commitment as discussions and consultations about bringing together the Dioceses of Leeds, Middlesbrough and Hallam progress; and would be of great value in a process of unification. We are seeking those who have skills or experience in the areas of Audit, Risk, Finance and Governance. For further information please contact Carla Stockton-Jones, Trustee: carla.stockton-jones@dioceseofleeds.org.uk or Mgr Andrew Summersgill, Moderator of the Curia andrew.summersgill@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

CATHOLIC CARE RECRUITMENT: Full time, part time and temporary Adult Learning Disability service Support Workers required: Leeds, Skipton, Bradford, Todmorden. Waking Nights Support Worker – Sutton-in-Craven. Support Worker Salary: £26,045 pro rata. Community Development Worker: Huddersfield. Salary £28,193 pro rata for 6 hours per week. Care Bank Residential Childcare Workers for Keighley & Wakefield. £15.07 per hour inclusive. Please see website for further details and application form or email recruitment@catholic-care.org.uk