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Welcoming our new Archbishop
The Archdiocese of Liverpool is looking forward to the installation on 27 May of its tenth Archbishop, the Most Rev. John Francis Sherrington.
“A great function”: Archbishop Heenan’s installation
The last installation of an Archbishop in the former Pro Cathedral of St Nicholas, behind the Adelphi Hotel, was in 1957, and perhaps it was just as well that it was the last.
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A New Chapter at Holy Cross Church, St Helens
On 16 March, Holy Cross Church in St Helens joyfully welcomed Father Jino Arikkaat MCBS (Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament) as he began his ministry to the parish community.
The Knights of St Columba Jubilee Year National Relics Tour 2025
The Relics of St Margaret of Scotland, St Columba of Iona and St Andrew the Apostle, patron saint of Scotland, started their National tour in Edinburgh on 6 January 2025.
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A Joyful Beginning for the Parish of St Mary and St Catherine
Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP visited the newly formed parish of St Mary and St Catherine, Euxton, to install Fr Simon Henry as Parish Priest.
Ash Wednesday Pax Christi Peace Vigil
Ash Wednesday this year was marked by several vigils and prayers for peace in our troubled world. This year, events were held in Liverpool, Leeds and London.
Wigan Family of Parishes celebrates Shrove Tuesday together
On Shrove Tuesday, the Wigan Family of Parishes met at St Aidan’s Church, Winstanley to mark the end of Ordinary Time before the Season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday.
Brian Boru Club Celebrates 39th St Patrick’s Day Parade
The Brian Boru Club in Ashton-in-Makerfield marked its 39th annual St Patrick’s Day Mass and Parade on Sunday 16 March, with a vibrant celebration of Irish heritage.
New Book Explores Stonyhurst’s Golden Era
A new book celebrating the history of Stonyhurst College, a prominent Jesuit school in the Liverpool Archdiocese, was released in January 2025.
Walking the journey
Walking the journey of life with people is the privilege of those whose ministry is spiritual direction, more often referred to these days as spiritual accompaniment.
Liverpool Called awaits Confirmation candidates
Father Simon Gore from Animate Youth Ministries explains the process of applying for the 2024 Confirmation programme.
Lister Tonge ordained as deacon
The Reverend Lister Tonge was ordained to the Order of Deacon in the Archdiocese of Liverpool.
News from around the Archdiocese of Liverpool
Liverpool says farewell to Pope Francis
The passing of Pope Francis was marked by a Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral as Archbishop Malcolm McMahon remembered a pontiff who ‘radiated peace’.