Diocese of Leeds News

DIOCESE OF LEEDS EVENTS - 23rd March 2025

Diocesan Events, Invitations from Parishes and other Organisations, listed chronologically.

CONSIDER TEACHING IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION: Are you a Catholic teacher or headteacher working outside the Catholic sector? If so, would you consider applying for a job in one of our diocesan schools? Diocesan Director of Education Kieron Flood will be hosting an on-line briefing for all those who are interested, Tuesday 25 March, 6-7pm. To book, please email Emma: education.admin@dioceseofleeds.org.uk 

ANNUNCIATION MASS AT SCARTHINGWELL: 25 March 6.30pm. The Rudgate Singers will accompany a solemn Mass at the historic church of the Immaculate Conception, Scarthingwell, LS24 9PH. The music will include Gregorian and Byzantine chant. A retiring collection will be taken for the church’s restoration fund. 

LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION: Saturday 29 March. Fr Dennis Cassidy will lead a day of exploration on the Lenten theme of forgiveness and healing at The Briery Retreat Centre, Ilkley. £42pp to include morning coffee, a 2-course lunch and afternoon tea. Booking essential - please call 01943 607287 or email admin@briery.org.uk

DIOCESE OF LEEDS COMMUNITY CHOIR CONCERT 'GLORY TO THEE': Sunday 30 March, 4pm, Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Moortown. Admission Free with retiring collection. The debut concert of the Diocese of Leeds Community Choir will feature music by Mendelssohn, Stanford and Rutter, directed by Michael Burt. 

CHRISM MASS: The annual Chrism Mass will take place on Wednesday of Holy Week (16 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.

‘PILGRIMS OF HOPE’ – RETREAT WEEKEND: 25 – 27 April. Individual places are available on this parish retreat weekend at The Briery, beginning before supper on Friday evening and running Sunday afternoon. £190pp fully inclusive (non-residential £70pp). For more information or to book, contact the Administrator on 01943 607287 admin@briery.org.uk

MEET THE PILGRIMS: All pilgrims joining the Diocesan Lourdes pilgrimage are welcome to attend a coffee and biscuits afternoon at Hinsley Hall. This is a great opportunity to meet the team and fellow pilgrims. Nurses and doctors will be available to answer any questions you may have.Sunday 27 April, 2-4pm, Hinsley Hall. 

DEMENTIA FRIENDS ONLINE TRAINING: Leeds Diocese older people’s charity Growing Old Grace-fully and Age Friendly Leeds are offering free online training for people in the Diocese to learn how to become Dementia Friends. Tuesday 29 April, 7 – 8pm. 

To book email growing.old.gracefully@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

LIVE SIMPLY - CARE DEEPLY: All are welcome to this event to inspire renewal of your parish through living more simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with those experiencing poverty in this Jubilee year. Saturday May 3 Wheeler Hall, 10.30am-3.30pm. www.leedsjp.org.uk

 

DOORWAYS OF HOPE - ONLINE EVENTS: Leeds Diocese older people’s charity Growing Old Grace-fully is hosting a programme of 3 hour-long online events on the theme of hope, to be led by Paula Shanks and Mgr. Donal Lucey. Wednesday May 14 (evening) and Thursday July 10 (evening). 

More information/booking, email growing.old.gracefully@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

THE GUILD OF ST STEPHEN’S NATIONAL MASS FOR ALTAR SERVERS: past and present. Lancaster Cathedral, 12.15pm, Saturday 17 May 2025. Please contact Paul Woodhouse, paulwoodhouse@guildofststephen.org

AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED PILGRIMAGE: Join pilgrims from across the UK in this Jubilee year in York. Reflect on why over 50 Yorkshire men and women such St Margaret Clitheroe and St John Fisher, were prepared to die for our faith, and how their great sacrifices paved the way for the survival of faith now. Led by Fr Dominic Robinson SJ our Spiritual Director, and Suze Mathews, pilgrimage historian. Cost £285. For more information visit https://acnuk.org/event/acn-pilgrimage-york-and-the-north-heartland-of-faith-and-hope/ or Bridget.Teasdale@acnuk.org. 

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2025: Although bookings remain open with Tangney Tours, the Leeds flight is full. Seats available from Stansted (coach transfer Hinsley Hall to/from Stansted), leavingThursday 3 July (an extra night at no extra cost). If the Stansted flights become fully booked,Tangney will try to arrange flights from another UK airport (coach transfers to/from Lourdes and inUK). Please book with Tangney Tours 01732 886666 as soon as possible.

LENT AND EASTER AT ST PAUL'S BOOKSHOP, HINSLEY HALL: St Paul's Bookshop at Hinsley Hall will be carrying a wide range of Lenten and Easter reading and devotional material for adults and children, and a good selection of Easter cards to send to family and friends. Open Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm. Please get in touch if we can be of any assistance.

CARITAS LEEDS CO-ORDINATOR VACANCY: Salary: £11,250. Post: 15 hours per week. Initial fixed contract for 2 years. Working across the Diocese of Leeds. Closing date: 1 April 2025. Interview date to be arranged with candidates. To apply please visit http://www.catholic-care.org.uk/recruitment/latest-vacancies/

PASTORAL WORKER FOR OLDER PEOPLE VACANCY:  The Parish of Mary, Mother of God, Bradford is recruiting a part time Pastoral Worker for Older People, for 10hrs per week. The role will pay a vital role in supporting the spiritual and emotional well-being of older parishioners. More details at www.marymotherofgod.org.uk. Closing date for applications is Friday, 4 April 2025.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION (SECONDARY) VACANCY: Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.  Start date: To be agreed. Closing date: Friday, 28 March 2025. Further info from the Trust HR department: hr@bcwcat.co.uk