We are now in the season of Advent and the beginning of the Church’s year. Advent is a time of preparation and waiting for the “beloved son” of God, the chosen one that God said [...]

John McNamee was born in Glasgow on 22 February, 1943.  He studied at Ushaw College from 1960 to 1968.    On 6 March, 1968 he was ordained to the priesthood at St Aidan’s, Wythensh[...]

St Joseph’s, Dinnington recently opened their Community Garden.  The idea for a garden followed the Centenary of the Parish being established.  The creation of a new church c[...]

On Saturday, 28 July a determined group of adults from across the Hallam Diocese completed a ten-mile sponsored walking pilgrimage alongside parts of the River Don and nearby canal[...]

A new class of children were welcomed to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in High Green this September with a heart-warming liturgy.  The readings focussed on the fact that we are[...]

As the 19th century progressed the St Vincent de Paul Society grew and developed its capacity to offer support to those in need in an increasingly broad range of ways.  This next ‘[...]

Bishop Ralph recently visited the Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Worksop to open their new Foundation Stage Unit.   Our photograph above shows Bishop Ralph and the Mayor of W[...]

On Saturday, 25 August, Sr Anna Yeo and Sr Mary Gonçalves of the Daughters of Divine Charity made their First Profession at The Annunciation Church in Chesterfield.   On this very [...]

English Martyrs, Mexborough   Parishioners of English Martyrs, Mexborough, including Fr O Connor, enjoying the sunshine as they respond to Pope Francis’ request to ̶[...]

After completing his sixth book about St Marie’s Cathedral, Deacon Bill Burleigh is taking a rest from writing.   The complete set of books comprises the big Guide Book full of gre[...]