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Young voices soar though Christmas at Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 05/01/2022 - 11:51

Wakefield Cathedral’s new youth choir has soared through its first Advent and Christmas and taken part in some 30 service. The youngest cohort of singers form Byrd Song, a new generation of...

Vision Wakefield Christmas cards share messages of care and hope

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 20/12/2021 - 11:20

Churches in Wakefield are pleased to announce the winners of a Christmas card competition to help share God’s love with the city. Following the 65,000 Christmas cards sent to local residents last...

Mothers' Union support victims of domestic abuse with vigil at Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 23/11/2021 - 11:21

Mothers’ Unions around the world will be joining together on Saturday, November 27 to highlight the fact that one in three women will experience domestic or sexual abuse in their lives. This includes...

Singing runs in the family for Cathedral Choir Brothers

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Fri, 05/11/2021 - 15:06

In September 2021, Wakefield Cathedral launched ‘Byrd Song’, a new choir group aimed at giving children aged six to eight a taste of choir-life. Seven-year old Oliver Powell was one of the first...

Virtual pilgrimages launch from our cathedrals

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 19/10/2021 - 16:01

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to launch our Virtual Youth Pilgrimages from our three Cathedrals. The online pilgrimages from Bradford, Ripon and Wakefield Cathedrals have been designed for primary...

Virtual Youth Pilgrimages from our cathedrals kick off next week

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 13/10/2021 - 11:03

Young people from across the diocese will be embarking on digital journeys with our cathedrals next week, as they prepare to run Virtual Youth Pilgrimages. Three themes will be explored in the...

Wakefield church to run science faith outreach

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Fri, 27/08/2021 - 15:59

The relationship between science and faith will be explored at St Catherine’s Church Centre in Wakefield (pictured) as part of a project that's been awarded nearly £20,000. This funding, which came...

Historic area office sold

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Mon, 23/08/2021 - 15:15

The Wakefield Area Office are moving to new premises after the sale of Church House at the end of South Parade. Originally acquired as a gift by the Church of England from Miss Mary Thompson in the...

Pair of new Anglican chaplains join Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

Submitted by chris.tate on Tue, 17/08/2021 - 13:33

A brace of new Anglican chaplains to the Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust serving Pinderfields, Dewsbury and Pontefract Hospitals have been licensed by the Rt Revd Tony Robinson, Bishop of Wakefield. Revd...

Out-of-this-world installation comes to Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 04/08/2021 - 11:42

An out-of-this-world experience is heading to Wakefield Cathedral this summer, giving opportunities for people of all ages to learn more about the planet, have fun and think of the actions...