


Holy Cross Parish Extends Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
A lifelong parishioner of St Anthony of Egypt Church, in the Parish of St Silvester, has been recognised for his decades of dedication to the Church community.

Heritage Exhibition at St Wilfrid’s Widnes officially Blessed and opened
The Heritage Exhibition in St Wilfrid’s parish, Widnes, has been officially blessed and opened by Parish Priest Fr Mark Moran.

From the archives: Beer and Bingo: the rise of the Parish Club
After the Second World War, society had changed. Schools were already established, and education was to a great degree funded by the government. What was needed in our parishes now was a club.

Cathedral Architects Acknowledged With Commemorative Plaque
On 5 February, a special plaque was unveiled to honour Frederick Luytens and Edwin Gibberd, the two architects of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King.

John Cobham Honoured with Benemerenti Medal
On Saturday 1 March, at the 5pm Mass at Ss Peter & Paul, Mawdesley, John Cobham was awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP.

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.
LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
- A LOOK BACK AT OUR COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE
News from around the Archdiocese of Liverpool
Celebrating Liverpool's Lourdes Miracle
The Metropolitan Cathedral hosted a special Mass of Thanksgiving on 18 February following the declaration of Jack Traynor’s miraculous cure at Lourdes.