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On Sunday, October 4th, 2026, Leeds Cathedral commemorated the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi to honor the 800th anniversary of his death with the Right Reverend Marcus Stock, Bishop of Leeds, serving as the celebrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homily: Fr Christopher McBride, CFR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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