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Bishop Marcus Stock
Bishop of Leeds
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DIOCESE OF LEEDS EVENTS - 20th July 2025
Diocesan Events, Invitations from Parishes and other Organisations, listed chronologically.
FOUNTAINS ABBEY MASS: Mass for the Feast of St Bernard, Wednesday 20th August, 12noon. All welcome. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden/events
ONE & THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE IN SUPPORT OF ST PATRICK'S MISSION: On Saturday, August 9, St Patrick's Mission will be hiking the Yorkshire Three Peaks to support the ongoing ministry in Bradford city centre. We are grateful for anyone who would like to hike with us, or who would like to volunteer to help on the day, or simply donate to the cause! To sign up, https://www.stpatricksmission.co.uk/event/one-and-three-peak-challenge or to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/spm-peaks25.
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.
LEEDS CATHEDRAL GUIDED TOURS SUMMER PROGRAMME: Free Guided Tours will take place on the following dates, starting at 1.30pm: Sat. 23 August. The tours last about 1 hour. No booking required. On arrival, please gather by the Baptismal Font at the back of the Cathedral.
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.
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.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: A complete set of resources for use in the diocese can be found at: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/education/sacramental-preparation/sacraments-of-initiation-for-adults/rcia-a-journey-in-faith/ Hopefully, they make life easier for clergy and catechists, and they can be freely adapted to suit your needs. Questions and comments welcome: mark.jarmuz@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
CATHOLIC CARE ARE RECRUITING: Support Worker, £24,892 - £26,096 pro rata (based on qualifications and experience), shifts patterns to include weekends and bank holidays) Location: Bingley or Skipton, please contact recruitment@catholic-care.org.uk for an application form
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