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Archdiocese celebrates double Golden Jubilee

Father Richard Sloan and Father John Southworth reflect on their shared milestone of 50 years as priests on 9 May.

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World Cup underdogs

It’s 60 years since England won the FIFA World Cup on home
soil, and one surprising story from the competition was of a
Communist takeover of a Catholic retreat centre in Rainhill.

Archbishop opens new Medaille Trust safe
house for survivors of modern slavery

Archbishop John Sherrington formally opened a new safe
house for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking,
operated by Medaille Trust.

Focolare in Liverpool - Endings & New Beginnings

On Thursday 19 February, friends old and new gathered in Roby for an evening of thanksgiving for the presence of the Focolare in Liverpool.

A year of Archbishop
John Sherrington

One year ago this month, on Tuesday 27 May 2025, the archdiocesan family celebrated the Mass of Installation of Archbishop John Sherrington as the tenth Archbishop of Liverpool.

Parish fundraiser raises over £1,000 for Air Ambulance

The parish of Blessed James Bell, Warrington, recently held a fundraiser raising a whopping £1,083 for North West Air Ambulance (NWAA).

Hundreds Gather for Walk of Witness and Passion Play in Formby

Hundreds of people gathered in Formby for the annual Walk of Witness, organised by Churches Together in Formby, Altcar and Hightown.

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Carrying the Cross through the city

Around 200 Christians gathered in Liverpool city centre for the annual “Carrying of the Cross” procession, organised by the Missionaries of Charity and led by Fr Peter Ross.

Walking Together:
The Journey to Pentecost

Christians across our own region are preparing to come together in celebration at this year’s Two Cathedrals Pentecost Walk.

Young people lead toiletries appeal for refugees

Members of the Justice and Peace Youth Group at Our Lady of the Annunciation, Bishop Eton and St Mary’s, Woolton have been praised for their efforts in supporting refugees and asylum seekers through a parish toiletries appeal.

Good Shepherd Appeal 2026
Love the Neighbour

Nugent is delighted to launch the Good Shepherd Appeal 2026, inviting schools, parishes and communities across the Archdiocese of Liverpool to unite in faith, generosity and service.

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.

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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.