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Wakefield Cathedral hosts new exhibition of great Yorkshire churches

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 20/01/2020 - 15:09

A new exhibition of photographic work by blind photographer and veteran Brian Goodall that explores the abbeys and priories of Yorkshire is to be hosted at Wakefield Cathedral. Brian, who was...

The Abbeys and Priories of Yorkshire: an exhibition of photographic work by Brian Goodall- Wakefield Cathedral

The Abbeys and Priories of Yorkshire: an exhibition of photographic work by Brian Goodall (in partnership with The Art House)

Wednesday 22nd January to Monday 3rd February 2020 at Wakefield Cathedral, with a celebration event as part of Artwalk Wakefield at 7.15pm on Wednesday 29th January when Brian will give a 20 minute talk about his work.

Cathedrals prepare for Year of Pilgrimage

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 10/01/2020 - 14:08

Pilgrimages to and from our cathedrals will have new importance this year, as part of the Association of English Cathedrals’ ‘Year of Pilgrimage’ scheme. Bradford, Ripon and Wakefield Cathedrals all...

Battle of Wakefield marked by march from Cathedral

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 08/01/2020 - 11:08

A battle that changed the course of the country’s history has been commemorated by a march from Wakefield Cathedral led by the Bishop of Wakefield. The Battle of Wakefield Memorial March, on December...

Introducing Beethoven with Elizabeth Charlesworth & Hugh Finnigan

On Sunday, February 9 at Hoylandswaine Church and introduction to Beethoven will be performed by:

Elizabeth Charlesworth soprano
Hugh Finnigan organ and piano

Admission is free and there will be a retiring collection.

More information and a full programme can be found at https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/music-makers/elizabeth-charlesworth

Classical Music and Singing at Hoylandswaine Parish Church

Sundays at 4

Hoylandswaine Parish Church (S36 7JQ)

9 February at 4 o’clock

Elizabeth Charlesworth soprano

Hugh Finnigan organ and piano

Truth of homelessness told at Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by jack.bacon on Thu, 05/12/2019 - 14:14

Myths have been broken down and truths told about the extent of homelessness in Wakefield at the latest Eat Up Stand Up event at Wakefield Cathedral this week. Wakefield’s Community Awareness...

Christmas at Horbury Parish Church

It is advent, the time of year when churches across our diocese prepare for the coming of Christ. Here is a video from one of the churches, Horbury Parish Church, we are following this December as part of our Christmas Campaign #MyLeedsCofEAdvent. Here are some of the congregation sharing what events and plans they have to share the gift of Jesus. Find out more about our Christmas campaign here.

advent calendar

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Archbishop eats, meets and speaks during Wakefield day out

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 20/11/2019 - 14:40

An award-winning school, a Bishop’s breakfast and the Sisters of Horbury all featured in a recent visit to the Wakefield Area by the Archbishop of York. The Most Revd John Sentamu began his day as a...

Funds for new bus needed to support projects at Wakefield church

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 13/11/2019 - 14:59

Important projects run by a church in Wakefield need support as they look to raise funds to buy a new minibus. St Catherine’s Church Centre Wakefield have recently discovered their oldest bus is no...