Bishop Marcus – Recently Bishop Marcus was appointed Apostolic Administrator of Middlesborough. He has now also been Appointed as Apostolic Administrator to the Diocese of Hallam! Consultation on the future of the Dioceses of Leeds & Middlesbrough As part of the consultation currently taking place across our two Dioceses, there is an opportunity for all clergy, religious and members of the lay faithful to contribute by completing an online questionnaire, either individually or as a parish group. Prayerful reflection should be given to the questions so that the Holy Spirit may guide this process of discernment. Prayer resources and a presentation are available on the diocesan website to support this process. Responses should be submitted no later than Friday, 22nd May 2026. For more information and to complete the questionnaire, please visit: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/leeds-middlesbrough-consultation-2026/
Our Lent Prayer Group will meet in the chapel at 11.00am on Wednesdays starting on 25th February and continuing for 5 weeks. Our theme is, 'Drawing closer to God' and in our first session we will consider God's great love for us. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Christine (07950 794325).
For children with incurable diseases. Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
For Prayer With The Word Of God. Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
CHRISM MASS: The annual Chrism Mass will take place on Wednesday of Holy Week (1 st April) at Leeds Cathedral at 11:00am. The sacred oils of Chrism, Catechumens and the Sick, used throughout the Diocese, will be blessed at the annual celebration. Our priests will also renew their priestly promises. All welcome to attend.
Bishop Marcus – Recently Bishop Marcus was appointed Apostolic Administrator of Middlesborough. He has now also been Appointed as Apostolic Administrator to the Diocese of Hallam! Consultation on the future of the Dioceses of Leeds & Middlesbrough As part of the consultation currently taking place across our two Dioceses, there is an opportunity for all clergy, religious and members of the lay faithful to contribute by completing an online questionnaire, either individually or as a parish group. Prayerful reflection should be given to the questions so that the Holy Spirit may guide this process of discernment. Prayer resources and a presentation are available on the diocesan website to support this process. Responses should be submitted no later than Friday, 22nd May 2026. For more information and to complete the questionnaire, please visit: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/leeds-middlesbrough-consultation-2026/
Saturday 28th March . Third Annual Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage for Priestly Vocations. From St Anne’s, Keighley to Sacred Heart, Ilkley and Stations of the Cross at Myddelton Calvary. Follows the Ilkley Moor route walked by GK Chesterton and Fr John O’Connor, the Diocese of Leeds priest who inspired ‘Father Brown’. Sign up: pilgrimagewalks@dioceseofleeds.org.uk More details: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/walking-pilgrimage-for-vocations-infather-browns-footsteps/
Chapel at the Bar Convent, 17 Blossom Street, York, 24th February at 11.45am with Fr Dominique Minskip, Canon Michael Loughlin and Fr Jo Michael. For assistance or if you are unable to attend but would like your name or the name of someone you know placed on the altar during the mass, please contact Fiona Hill 01904 464900 fiona@stbedes.org.uk
As you will know, Gill has finished as Parish Secretary. We would like to thank her for her work and dedication to the Post and to wish her well in her future endeavours. The Diocese are currently helping to recruit a new Parish Secretary, watch this space for further news.
Please could parents of children in Year 3 and above for Confession and Year 4 and above for First Communion, speak to Dominic Williams or contact him by email at dominic.williams@dioceseofleeds.org.uk if they're interested in their children receiving either or both (if they're in Year 4 or above) sacraments.
We're interested in hearing from anyone who would like to be a reader at Mass, a Eucharistic Minister or a catechist who would help prepare our young people for First Reconciliation (Confession), First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Please speak to Deacon Dominic for further information or email him at dominic.williams@dioceseofleeds.org.uk . Full training and support will be given for all these roles.
St Patrick’s Night. Family Night: Friday 13th March in the Church Hall. £10 for over 16’s, £5 for children 5-15 years. Music by M&Q Folk Band. Bring a bottle!! For more details contact Annette Allsop 07717756770.
Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Monday’s during Lent after the 12noon Mass. (about 12.30)
CHRISM MASS: The annual Chrism Mass will take place on Wednesday of Holy Week (1 st April) at Leeds Cathedral at 11:00am. The sacred oils of Chrism, Catechumens and the Sick, used throughout the Diocese, will be blessed at the annual celebration. Our priests will also renew their priestly promises. All welcome to attend.
Global Healing - care for our common home, a film commissioned by the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales (33 minutes long).
DISCOVERING FAITH IN UNEXPECTED PLACES.
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