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Bishop Marcus Stock
Bishop of Leeds
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DIOCESE OF LEEDS EVENTS - There are no notices for 12th October 2025.
Diocesan Events, Invitations from Parishes and other Organisations, listed chronologically.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE 2025: Prayer, fasting and (current ‘buffer-zone-law’-compliant) peaceful vigil in support of the unborn, their mothers, fathers and families. 7am-7pm daily from 24 September to 2 November. More info here: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/40-days-for-life-2025/ Contact Chris via 07815 681343 & 40daysforlife@gmail.com
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.
VISITATION OF THE CENTENARY PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY AND THE RELICS OF SAINT JACINTA AND FRANCISCO: on Monday 13th October at Leeds Cathedral from 10.30am until 7pm. Please see the full programme on the poster at the back of churchor the Cathedral website. Video available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CReX-rvyS109eJJ0oms79Q505F6dmDsQ/view?usp=drive_link
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: 17th October (Hinsley Hall), 14th November (Cathedral Hall), 19th December (Hinsley Hall).
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 simon.lodge@dioceseofleeds.org.uk.
CARITAS LEEDS: “HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT,” Sat 18th October, 10am-2pm: Hinsley Hall. A morning of prayer, reflection and discussion to help us renew our commitment to putting Catholic Social Teaching into action in our parishes, schools and communities. Buffet lunch. To register your interest: education.admin@dioceseofleeds.org.uk/ 0113 261 8040. This is a joint initiative by the Vicariate for Education and Catholic Care.
CELEBRATING LAUDATO SI: MINI-PILGRIMAGE TO KIRKSTALL ABBEY: Saturday 20th October 12:45 – 4pm. Join people from across the northern dioceses for this 4.7mile pilgrimage from Leeds City Station to Kirkstall abbey – mainly following the towpath of the Leeds & Liverpool canal. Full details on the Justice & Peace website www.leedsjp.org.uk
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.
CATHOLIC SAFEGUARDING STANDARDS AGENCY (CSSA) SURVIVORS’ SURVEY: AS PART OF A THEMATIC AUDIT OF SURVIVOR ENGAGEMENT, THE CSSA IS ACTIVELY SEEKING INSIGHT FROM THOSE WHO HAVE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF ABUSE AND IS CARRYING OUT A PUBLIC CALL FOR INFORMATION. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ANYBODY WITH INFORMATION TO SHARE WITH THE CSSA (ANONYMOUSLY IF YOU WISH).
To find out more about the CSSA’s current public call for information, and how you can complete a survey, please visit their dedicated webpage https://catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/contact-us-and-other-information/public-calls-for-information/
MARK 10 MISSION ROSARY CHALLENGE: Pray the Rosary with Archbishop John Wilson and The Mark 10 Mission this October. The Rosary Challenge invites you to pray a decade of the Rosary each weekday in October. The Mark 10 Mission has created beautiful online videos for each mystery of the Holy Rosary, led by Archbishop John. To watch the videos and learn more, please visit www.themark10mission.co.uk or The Mark 10 Mission YouTube channel @themark10mission
LTU FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP: Leeds Trinity University is inviting applications for a funded (Leeds Church Institute) scholarship in Ethics, Theology, Philosophy or related discipline to undertake a Masters by Research. Please contact Dr Ann Marie Mealey, Director of Catholic Mission at Leeds Trinity University for an informal discussion and the application details: a.mealey@leedstrinity.ac.uk or search for the advert on jobs.ac.uk.
CATHOLIC CARE IS RECRUITING CARE BANK SUPPORT WORKERS IN SKIPTON: Post: Care Bank / Flexible (Shifts to include weekends and bank holidays) Location: Skipton. Salary Details £14.12 per hour inclusive. Please send CV to recruitment@catholic-care.org.uk
CATHOLIC CARE IS RECRUITING SUPPORT WORKERS: 4 Waking Nights or 12 hours days. Location: Sutton-in-Craven. 31 hours days. Location: Bingley. Salary for all posts £24,892 - £26,096 pro rata. Please send CV to recruitment@catholic-care.org.uk