Diocese of Leeds News

DIOCESE OF LEEDS EVENTS - 10th August 2025

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

JUBILEE MASSES AT ST STEPHEN’S SKIPTON: Masses for the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Year will take place at St Stephen’s Skipton, on the following date. Please check the bulletin for times. All welcome. 19 August, 19 September, 10am, 8 October, 14 November, 10am, 16 December, 7pm.

FOUNTAINS ABBEY MASS: Mass for the Feast of St Bernard, Wednesday 20^th August, 12noon. All welcome. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden/events

LEEDS CATHEDRAL GUIDED TOURS SUMMER PROGRAMME: Free Guided Tours will take place on Sat. 23 August. Starting at 1.30pm, lasting about 1 hour.  No booking required.  On arrival, please gather by the Baptismal Font at the back of the Cathedral. 

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL 2025: Taking place at Ampleforth College from Friday 22^nd - Monday 25^th August, the Youth 2000 Summer Festival provides young adults (aged 16-35) from across the UK the opportunity to come together and explore faith, build relationships and find hope. This festival includes great speakers, social time, break-out sessions, Daily Mass, 24/7 Adoration and much more! Register at: youth2000.org/events/summerfestival2025. Tickets are also available for families and groups. For more information, email: events@youth2000.org. 

JUBILEE YEAR PRAYER VIGIL: St Mary's, Batley are hosting a Prayer Vigil on the 1^st Friday of each month in 2025 entitled; "Crucem, Hostia et Virginem" “If we want to grow and to be filled with the love of God, it is necessary to plant our lives firmly on three great realities: the Cross, the Host and the Virgin Mary: crux, hostia, et virgo…these are three mysteries that God gave to the world in order to structure, fructify and sanctify our interior life and to lead us to Jesus.” (Cardinal Robert Sarah: “The Power of Silence”).Opportunity for Confession/receiving the Jubilee Indulgence. Next date Friday 5^th September.

ST MARK’S WAY ON THE NATIONAL JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE OF HOPE: begins on Saturday 6 September with 8am Mass at Leeds Cathedral. Walk all or part of the way between the Cathedral and the Jubilee Pilgrimage Church of St Austin in Wakefield. See Diocesan website for details of how to sign up.

MARCH FOR LIFE 2025: Join March for Life UK, Saturday 6^th September, London. The right to life underpins every other right and without it every other right is rendered meaningless. Abortion denies the most vulnerable in our society of their most basic right which is why this year's theme is “Human Rights For All Humans.” Join thousands at this family-friendly event to recognise the value of life from conception and stand up for all those who have been impacted by abortion. https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/ or email: info@marchforlife.co.uk.

PONTEFRACT AND WAKEFIELD DEANERY JUBILEE MASSES: There will be a series of special Jubilee Masses in some of the churches in the Deanery. Parishioners are encouraged to go to some or all of these Masses and so become ‘pilgrims’ in this Holy Year whose theme is Pilgrims of Hope. Jubilee Masses are: Tuesday 9 September - St Michael’s Knottingley. All Jubilee Masses start at 7.00pm. 

ANNUAL LEEDS DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: The Annual Leeds Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham will take place this year on Saturday 27^th September. 12:00Noon Angelus and the celebration of Holy Mass, 2:30pm Solemn Procession into the village of Walsingham, 3.30pm Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the grounds of the Ancient Shrine. Bring a picnic lunch!

ANNUAL BATLEY TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION: Fr Eamonn Hegarty and the Parish of St Mary's, Batley will once again be hosting the annual Batley Torchlight Procession on Monday 6^th October, commencing at 7:30pm. The Procession will start at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and end at the nearby St Mary of the Angels’ Catholic Church. The Torchlight Procession is a fine expression of our Catholic faith and gives honour to Mary, Mother of God. Refreshments afterwards. 

APPRENTICE ASSISTANT TO LAY CHAPLAIN VACANCY: Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College,Leeds. Start: September 2025 or as soon after Closing date: Monday 25 August 2025. Further info: please visit https://www.notredamecoll.ac.uk/vacancies To discuss or arrange a visit, contact Louise Jackson l.jackson@notredamecoll.ac.uk

ASSISTANT TO LAY CHAPLAIN VACANCY: Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, Leeds.  Start: September 2025 or as soon after Closing date: Monday 25 August 2025. Further info: please visit https://www.notredamecoll.ac.uk/vacancies To discuss or arrange a visit, contact Louise Jackson l.jackson@notredamecoll.ac.uk

SITE MANAGER VACANCIES: The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust is recruiting Site Managers for three primary schools. Permanent (30–37 hrs/week). Responsibilities include maintenance, cleaning, security, H&S checks, event support and contractor liaison. Experience in premises maintenance, compliance systems and Health and Safety; driving licence desirable.
Closing date: Friday 22 August 2025. More info & apply: https://bcwcat.co.uk/Site-Manager-BCWCAT/ or contact Ian Wardle, Trust Estates Manager at ian.wardle@bcwcat.co.uk or call 01274 941924.