The Crypt shelter: a job well done?
A temporary emergency shelter for homeless men was opened in the Lutyens Crypt in December 1971. This charitable impulse backfired a little on the Cathedral authorities.
Green shoots of hope at the Archdiocesan Synodal Council
Hundreds of people from across the archdiocese gathered in person and online on Saturday 1 November for the third meeting of the Archdiocesan Synodal Council (ASC).
Giving thanks for centuries of Benedictine service at St Joseph’s, Brindle
The parish of St Joseph’s, Brindle came together on Wednesday 29 October 2025 for a Mass of Thanksgiving, marking the end of more than three and a half centuries of Benedictine ministry in the area.
Sefton MP Visits Upgraded Facilities at St Joseph’s Hospice
St Joseph’s Hospice in Thornton recently welcomed Sefton Central MP, Bill Esterson, for a special visit to see how recent government funding has helped upgrade the hospice’s facilities.
A Joyful Milestone: Fr Anthony Afaako Celebrates 20 Years of Ordination
On Saturday 11 October at 12pm, the parish community of Our Lady and St. Philomena’s Church in Liverpool gathered for a celebration marking 20 years of priestly ordination for Fr Anthony Afaako.
Parish Community Embraces ‘CAFOD’s Pilgrims of Hope’
The parish community of St Charles and St Thomas More, Aigburth, recently embraced the spirit of the Jubilee Year by participating in CAFOD’s ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ reflection, bringing new energy to their faith journey and deepening their commitment to social justice.
Liverpool-born Archbishop Paul Gallagher receives Royal honour during historic Vatican visit
Liverpool-born Archbishop Paul Gallagher has been appointed a Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the civil division by His Majesty King Charles III.
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Walking Together in Hope: Sixty Years of Nostra Aetate
Sixty years ago, the Second Vatican Council sowed a seed of hope in the Church and the world. With the promulgation of Nostra Aetate (In Our Time), the Catholic Church invited all people of faith to walk together in friendship, respect, and dialogue.
Stella Maris: A new beginning in Liverpool
“Ours is a ministry of small acts of kindness – it’s the gospel in action.” These words from a Stella Maris chaplain capture the heart of their mission.
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
Cathedral hosts Adoremus Liverpool 2025
The Metropolitan Cathedral was once again the venue for this year’s Adoremus on 8 November – a day of prayer, reflection and celebration at the heart of the Jubilee Year.