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Friday 12June, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was the occasion for the annual Celebration of Priesthood. Bishop Marcus led the Mass at Leeds Cathedral which marked this very special date in the diocesan calendar. He was joined by a large number of concelebrating clergy, including those priests celebrating a jubilee of ordination during 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Platinum (70 Years) Father Eugene Pathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diamond (60 Years) Canon Sean Durcan and Canon Sean Gilligan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden (50 Years) Father Anthony Fenton and Father Anthony Wilson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruby (40 Years) Canon Ian Smith – Monsignor Paul Owens – Monsignor Andrew Summersgill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silver (25 Years) Canon Martin Kelly – Father Sean Parson<\/p>\n\n\n\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n\n\n\n

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