Webmaster • January 24, 2026
RELICS OF ST GERARD MAJELLA: The Diocese will have the privilege of hosting the relics of St Gerard Majella at various venues across the Diocese in the week of 26th January. He is popularly invoked as a patron of mothers, particularly expectant mothers, couples trying to conceive, and those looking for work. Come along to pray in front of his relics, participate in Mass and receive a blessing with his relics. For times, dates and venues please see poster on the noticeboard.
Sounds at Seven Practised, musical contributions on Saturday evenings after Mass will be up and runnin’ and groovin’ soon. Musicians and singers, start getting your ten minutes a day in! Watch this space…
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Angela’s Garden Party Angela opens her garden on Friday 31st July and Saturday 1st August. Tickets £5. Come along and relax with tea/coffee and a scone. (How do you pronounce that word?...) Donations gladly appreciated in aid of Wakefield Hospice, our SVP, and the Suzy Fund. Hope to see you there at 42 Elmwood Drive, Walton, Wakefield WF2 6 LW
Prayer Group Our next meeting is on Wednesday 15th July at 11am 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 on 07950 794325
Saturday Vigil Mass Time We revert to the consultative decision of last autumn, specifically 5.30pm. Thank you to all who participated in the deliberations
10 - 11th October. This year, after major Eucharistic events in Liverpool and Birmingham, the Adoremus Eucharistic Festival turns to London over two days. The event will include Mass in Southwark Cathedral, a keynote address, a procession of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction and an all-night vigil in Westminster Cathedral. More details to follow.
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.
Remembering Shelagh Travis – A Flower Demonstration by Anne Jordan Monday 6th July 2pm in the Parish Centre
A Free Guided Tour will take place on the following Saturdays during the spring and summer months: 18 July and 8 August, when the tours start at 1.30pm. The tour lasts about 1 hour. No booking is required. On arrival, please gather by the Baptismal Font at the back of the Cathedral.
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.