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A map of prayerful places is being created by the diocese

Submitted by chris.tate on Tue, 13/08/2019 - 10:17

A “prayer map” of places, days and times where anyone can share prayer, together with others is being compiled for our diocese. “It sometimes seems as if we are a bit bashful about letting everyone...

Spread the Good News with the power of the pen urges retired vicar

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 12/08/2019 - 10:31

Clergy and laity are being encouraged to write about faith for newspapers and secular publications by the local author of many successful articles. Retired vicar Revd Peter Dodson, lives and worships...

Pilgrims stride out in Spain on 100km farewell walk

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 03/07/2019 - 09:55

Walkers from the United Benefice of Darton, Staincross and Mapplewell have just returned from a 100km pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain. Led by Fr John Fisher, many who...

Thy Kingdom Come - St Matthias with Riverside

In between Ascension Day and Pentecost churches and Christians across the world were encouraged to pray for people to come to know Jesus as part of the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer movement. Here is a video from St Matthias Church with Riverside in Leeds, sharing the experiences of some of their congregation and what they did to participate in Thy Kingdom Come this year.

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Faith and community spirit combine at Jo Cox weekend events

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 24/06/2019 - 11:46

Churches, faith communities, social groups and civic bodies all joined in the Great Get Together Weekend in Batley, which marked what would have been the 45th birthday of murdered MP Jo Cox. Four...

Bradford Cathedral invites you to walk the Labyrinth to find peace and reflection

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Tue, 18/06/2019 - 15:10

Visitors to Bradford Cathedral are being invited to walk the Prayer Labyrinth which has been cut in to the grass in the gardens surrounding the Cathedral . The Labyrinth, which follows a one way...

Wilfrid Walks

This summer you are invited to join a series of short pilgrimages through the beautiful countryside which surrounds Ripon. Each pilgrimage will be approximately 6-8 miles and we will stop for refreshments and a packed lunch.

The pilgrimages will start at 10am and there will be lifts available from the West End of the Cathedral from 9.30am. To sign up or to receive details of routes and lifts, please email reverendcatilin [at] riponcathedral.org.uk or ring 07377657391.

Christmas Gift & Food Fair

Join us on Saturday 23rd November for the greatest Christmas Fair in Yorkshire!

Saturday 23rd November, Open from 9.30am – 4.30pm – entry just £3

With over 100 local traders selling seasonal goodies to help you find that perfect present, making Christmas Shopping enjoyably, whilst supporting local, independent businesses.

Visit Santa in his grotto, and enjoy turkey sandwiches and mulled wine, whilst listening to carols, all in the beautiful setting of Ripon Cathedral – the perfect festival day out!

Bishop Jonathan to preach at this year's Kirchentag on faith during unsettled times

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 12/06/2019 - 15:40

Bishop of Huddersfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gibbs will preach on the subject of faith in unsettled international times when he visits Kirchentag in Dortmund, later this month. He is co-chair of the...

Special prayer by Bolton Abbey's Rector for Victims of Torture Day

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 10/06/2019 - 10:18

A prayer for use on the United Nations Day in Support of Victims of Torture is being offered for use across the diocese by the new Rector of Bolton Abbey. Revd Nicholas Mercer is a trustee of the...