Leeds, Middlesbrough & Hallam Consultation 2026 - deadline extended - Friday 19th June 2026

Dioceses of Leeds, Middlesbrough and Hallam

Below is a letter from Bishop Marcus giving background to a consultation process regarding the Dioceses of Leeds, Middlesbrough and Hallam along with links to the relevant documents for those who wish to take part in the consultation process.



Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,


As you will be aware, the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed me Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Middlesbrough and of the Diocese of Hallam, in addition to my ministry as the Bishop of Leeds.


In entrusting me with this responsibility, the Holy Father has also invited the faithful of the dioceses of Middlesbrough, Hallam and Leeds to undertake an important task: to explore the possibility of how our three dioceses can work together in close collaboration with a view to a possible future union as one diocesan family, so that we may be better placed to carry forward the mission of the Church in our region.


As well as the consultation meetings taking place across our dioceses, there is also an opportunity for all of the clergy, religious and lay faithful in all three dioceses to contribute to this consultation, either individually or as a parish group, by completing the online questionnaire.


I encourage the faithful within our dioceses to devote time and prayerful reflection upon these questions before offering a response, so that the Holy Spirit may guide us through this important process of consultation and discernment.


To assist in this, prayer resources and a presentation have been made available below to help ensure that this period of reflection is fruitful.


I kindly ask that responses be submitted through the online questionnaire no later than Friday, 19h June 2026.



Thank you for the time and prayer you can offer to this important task, which has been entrusted to us by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.


With every blessing and the assurance of my prayers, I remain,

Yours in the Lord Jesus Christ,


Marcus Stock


Bishop of Leeds
Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Middlesbrough
Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Hallam



Consultation Presentation Format for Prayers Consultation Participant Notes Questionnaire

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