


Other pilgrimages, part 1
In 1975, as the oil crisis (“what crisis?”) continued to have an impact on air fares, the small Norfolk village of Walsingham was being touted as “an alternative to Lourdes as a place of pilgrimage for English Catholics”.

Archbishop John Sherrington takes possession of his Episcopal Chair at the co-cathedral
On Tuesday 10 June, Archbishop John Sherrington took possession of his Episcopal Chair in the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary of the Isle, Isle of Man, the co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Fatima Centenary Marked at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Hundreds gathered at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King on Monday 2 June for the visitation of the National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and the relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto.

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral upgraded to Grade I listed status
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has awarded The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool Grade I listed status
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Fr Austin Griffin Celebrates 60 Years of Priesthood
A Mass of Thanksgiving was held at St Oswald’s Church, Padgate, Warrington, on Saturday 14 June to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Father Austin Griffin’s ordination to the priesthood.

St Patrick's moves outside!
Refurbishment work is well underway at St Patrick’s Church, Wigan, with a new roof and exterior repairs making the building temporarily unusable since March.

Marking Conscience and Peace on International Conscientious Objection Day
On 15 May 2025, members of PX Liverpool, together with friends from Liverpool Quakers, the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (C.N.D.), and other peace advocates, gathered outside Liverpool Law Courts

Annual Marian Procession Through Liverpool Marks 20th Year
On a bright spring day in Liverpool city centre, faith and tradition met the bustle of everyday life as the annual Marian Procession, organised by the Missionaries of Charity, marked its 20th anniversary with a joyful public witness to the Catholic faith.

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.

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
Walking in a spirit of unity
This year’s Pentecost Walk between the two cathedrals on 8 June was all the more special for incorporating the Jubilee theme of Pilgrims of Hope.