A parish of the Diocese of Leeds

Parish of St Peter & St Paul Wakefield

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By Webmaster June 28, 2026
Our Prayer Group - Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 15 July at 11.00am when we will pray in the knowledge that we are God's children. This will be our last meeting before the summer break. All are welcome. For more information please contact Christine (07950 794325).
By Webmaster June 28, 2026
This year our retreat will take place over the weekend from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November . The cost will probably be in the region of  £200-£210 and this includes all meals from Friday teatime to Sunday lunch. If you think you may be interested, then please contact Christine Szczepanski on 07950 784325.
By Webmaster May 17, 2026
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/
By Webmaster March 28, 2026
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/

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 1ST FEBRUARY 2026 - VIEW MASS TIMES

'Christ has no body now but yours' St Teresa of Avila'


We are the parish of St. Peter & St. Paul. Our mission is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in worship, sacrament and prayer, and in active loving service, particularly of the poor and more vulnerable members of society. Christ inspires people to live lives of hope, free from sin and with hearts open to truth, love and compassion. With the Eucharist as the source and summit of our spiritual lives and under the protection of the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we strive to continue Christ's ministry in faithful discipleship.

We hope this site reflects something of the vibrancy and faith of our community. There is much more information in these pages about the pastoral and spiritual life of the parish. 


PARISH NEWS AND UPDATES

CURRENT NEWS

By Webmaster June 20, 2026
JOIN BISHOP MARCUS IN PRAYING FOR VOCATIONS: Our Lady of Unfailing Help!  Pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send labourers into His harvest and that He will grant an abundance of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life within the Diocese of Leeds, and throughout the world. Amen.
By Webmaster June 20, 2026
The Suzy Fund has donated £5000.00 to Ethiopiaid, £5000.00 to Network for a Better World, £5000.00 to Mary's Meals, £2000.00 to Light for the Blind, £2000.00 to Hope and Homes for Children, £2000.00 to Sister Rose Carmel, £2000.00 to the Community Awareness Programme and £2000.00 to Medecins Sans Frontieres, Thank you all for your continued support for the Suzy Fund. Christian Hazell.
By Webmaster June 20, 2026
The Diocese of Leeds Youth Service are excited to be offering this once in a lifetime opportunity to go on pilgrimage to Seoul, South Korea for World Youth Day 2027 as part of a Northern Diocesan Partnership! For more information and to apply, please email: youth@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
By Webmaster May 17, 2026
Recently Bishop Marcus was appointed Apostolic Administrator of Middlesborough.  He has now also been Appointed as Apostolic Administrator to the Diocese of Hallam!
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PARISH NOTICES

By Webmaster June 29, 2026
Thank you to all parishioners who handed in their red boxes in May and June. All boxes have now been emptied and placed in the Narthex. A final sum of £349 has been banked.
By Webmaster June 28, 2026
Our Lady of Unfailing Help! Pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send labourers into His harvest and that He will grant an abundance of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life within the Diocese of Leeds, and throughout the world. Amen.
By Webmaster May 26, 2026
The code of conduct for volunteers. A copy for volunteers are on the safeguarding table in the narthex. This needs to be signed and returned. Thank you.
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By Webmaster June 29, 2026
Remembering Shelagh Travis – A Flower Demonstration by Anne Jordan Monday 6th July  2pm in the Parish Centre
By Webmaster June 29, 2026
All carers and the person they are caring for are invited to join us for a special Mass to celebrate the wonderful and important work of unpaid carers across the diocese. Saturday 11th July 12pm, Leeds Cathedral, Great George Street, Leeds, LS2 8BE . A sandwich lunch will be served in Cathedral Hall after Mass. To book a place please email Michelle at carersproject@growingoldgracefully.org.uk . All welcome.
By Webmaster June 29, 2026
Remembering Shelagh Travis – A Flower Demonstration by Anne Jordan Monday 6th July  2pm in the Parish Centre

PARISH / DIOCESE EVENTS

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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