Photographs taken at services throughout the Diocese of Leeds by Patrick Sice
Mass at Selby Abbey
Mass was celebrated in Selby Abbey on Saturday 25th May 2019 by Fr Anthony Wilson, Parish Priest of the Catholic Parish of St Mary’s Carlton and Selby and also and Fr Neville Atkinson. The Mass, which is part of Selby Abbey’s 950th Anniversary celebrations, is thought to be only the second since the dissolution of […]
Good Shepherd Celebration Diocese of Leeds 2019
On the 24th May 2019 all the school’s in the Diocese of Leeds sent representatives to the Cathedral Church of Saint Anne, Leeds for the annual good shepherd celebration. This annual event, first introduced by Bishop Cowgill in 1911, celebrates the efforts of the schools in raising funds for Catholic Care during Lent. Photographs from […]
Diocesan Corpus Christi Procession 2019
Photographs from Diocesan Corpus Christi Procession 2019 Begin in the gardens of Mount St Joseph’s (Little Sisters of the Poor), processing from there through the grounds of Hinsley Hall. Photographs from the procession Diocesan Corpus Christi Procession 2019 was last modified: May 20th, 2019 by Patrick Sice Photography
Easter Vigil 2019 Diocese of Leeds
Blessing of the Fire Easter Vigil Introduction and Blessing of the Fire – On this most sacred night which recalls the Lord Jesus’ passing over from death to life, we come together to watch and pray, and to listen to God’s word and celebrate his mysteries. Bishop Marcus preparation of the paschal Candle Easter Vigil […]
Good Friday 2019 – Diocese of Leeds
The Celebration of Christ’s Passion Good Friday Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Catholics are joined by other Christians in solemn commemoration on this day. The altar is completely bare, with no clothes, candles or cross. The service is divided into three parts: Liturgy of the Word, […]
St John Fisher Dewsbury – Good Friday
St John Fisher Dewsbury – Good Friday A spectacular and dramatic outdoor performance portraying the betrayal, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ took place in Dewsbury Town Centre outside Longcauseway Church on Good Friday Afternoon by St. John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy. Photographs from St John Fisher – Good Friday Diocese of Leeds Holy Week […]
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 2019 – Diocese of Leeds
Bishop Marcus washed the feet of twelve members of the congregation Holy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ institution of the Eucharist, the priesthood, and the Mass. During this re-presentation of the Last Supper, Bishop Marcus washed the feet of twelve members of the congregation as the choir sang Domine tu mihi lavas pedes, At the end of […]
Chrism Mass 2019 – Diocese of Leeds
Chrism, a mixture of oil of olives and balsam, blessed by Bishop Marcus. At 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday of Holy Week, Bishop Marcus Stock, Bishop of Leeds, joined by the priests of the Diocese, to celebrate the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral Church of St Anne in Leeds. During this solemn liturgy, Bishop Marcus […]
Palm Sunday Passion of the Lord 2019
Bishop of Leeds Blessing the Palms – Civic Hall, Leeds Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Celebrant by The Right Reverend Marcus Stock Bishop of Leeds in the presence of The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Graham Latty and The Lady Mayoress Councillor Pat Latty. The service began at the Civic Hall with […]
Rite of Election 2019 Leeds Cathedral
Bishop Marcus greeting the candidates The first Sunday in Lent saw the Cathedral Church of St. Anne, in Leeds, packed with people from all over the Diocese of Leeds for this years Rite of Election and the call to continuing conversion christian initiation of adults. The candidates were welcomed by The Right Reverend Marcus Stock, […]