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Finding hope at Easter

In his first Easter message as Archbishop of Liverpool, Archbishop John Sherrington highlights the fresh hope that the Easter season brings.

Archbishop Worlock preparing a broadcast from Liverpool’s Radio City studio, c.1977 [photo

Listening alone

When Bishop Derek Worlock was appointed as Liverpool’s
seventh Archbishop in 1976, he quickly established the media-savvy style that would characterise the 20 years of his episcopacy.

Retreat day offers space to listen, pray and prepare for Easter

Catechumens and candidates from across the archdiocese gathered once again on Saturday 14 March for a dedicated RCIA retreat day at the Carmelite Monestery.

Ash Wednesday Pax Christi Walk

Members of Pax Christi Merseyside gathered in Liverpool city centre on Ash Wednesday for their annual Walk of Repentance, stopping along the route for prayer, silence, song and reflection.

Record number of altar servers at St Mary’s, Leyland

St Mary’s Church in Leyland is celebrating an increase in the number of altar servers at the parish – with 27 active servers.

40 years of the Brian Boru Club’s St Patrick’s Day Parade

The Brian Boru Club celebrated the 40th anniversary of its St Patrick’s Day parade in Ashton-in-Makerfield this year.

Archdiocese of Liverpool’s Big Lent Walk for CAFOD

Canon Tony O’Brien and a team from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral joined people all across Archdiocese of Liverpool taking part in this year’s CAFOD Big Lent Walk.

Christians gather at
St John Vianney for
World Day of Prayer 2026

For over 40 years, Christians from churches in Halewood and Hunts Cross have gathered to celebrate the World Day of Prayer.

Stella Maris provides life-saving support to seafarers and fishers

It is no exaggeration to say that seafaring runs in the blood of Liverpool with its rich maritime history. However, the popular image of life at sea bears little resemblance to reality.

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.

Sr Moira at the 2022 Josephine Butler Awards when she was named Woman of the Year.JPG

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.