The Millennium Jubilee
Pope John Paul II usually spent his Christmas holidays at Castel Gandolfo, his retreat outside Rome, but for the first time he addressed the crowd in St Peter’s Square on New Year’s Eve 1999.
Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP celebrates Silver Jubilee
Archbishop Malcolm OP, the Archbishop Emeritus of Liverpool, recently celebrated Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King to mark his silver jubilee of Episcopal Ordination.
Archdiocese of Liverpool holds annual Celebrating Priesthood event
On Thursday 2 October, on the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, Archbishop John Sherrington welcomed 84 priests from across the archdiocese to the St Margaret Clitherow Centre for the annual Celebrating Priesthood Mass.
Priestly Jubilarians Mark Their Anniversaries with Visit to Rome
A group of 33 priests celebrating significant ministry anniversaries gathered in Rome for a special programme
of prayer, fraternity and thanksgiving.
Retreat day for retired priests
Retired priests from across the archdiocese came together early last month for a special day of reflection and fraternity, led by Archbishop John Sherrington.
Restoration of the West Window at Bishop Eton
After months of meticulous craftsmanship and care, the magnificent West Window of Our Lady of the Annunciation (Bishop Eton) has been fully restored to its former glory.
St William’s Welcomes the
Peace Light from Bethlehem
On Tuesday 9 December, St William of York, Crosby, welcomed the Peace Light from Bethlehem, marking the beginning of its journey around the Sefton Coast South deanery.
Celebrating a century of
serving our community
What a wonderful year 2025 was for the parishioners of Christ the King Parish, Wavertree, as they celebrated their centenary - and even more special by taking place during a holy year!
Widnes 18-35’s in Walsingham
Members of the St Wilfrid’s 18–35 Group in Widnes took part in a three-day pilgrimage to Walsingham at the end of November, deepening their faith and building community together.
Walking in Faith and Fellowship: Faith Walk in Parbold
The recent cross-parish faith walk in Parbold was a wonderful celebration of community and reflection, bringing together parish priest Fr Ian O’Shea and parishioners from Our Lady and All Saints, Parbold and St John the Evangelist, Burscough.
St Teresa of Avila Parish, St Helens celebrates its Centenary Year
This year marks a significant milestone for St Teresa of Avila Parish in St Helens as it celebrates its Centenary Year.
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.
News from around the Archdiocese of Liverpool
A look back at
a Year of Hope
The Jubilee Year concluded in the Archdiocese of Liverpool on 28 December after 12 months in which thousands engaged with its theme of “Pilgrims of Hope” through prayer, community and pilgrimage.