On a liturgical note -
Canon Philip Gillespie
Unlike some other years, in 2025 we only begin Lent during this month, so the whole month will be marked by the purple vestments of the season.

Election time for the Knights
As the year moves on from the cold, dark days of January towards the lighter nights in February and March, we continue to look ahead.
Sunday thoughts
Mgr John Devine OBE
It began with the brutal invasion of Ukraine. Then, even more shocking, were the pictures of Gaza reduced to rubble – each pile of debris representing people’s homes and livelihoods.

Dialogue and Unity
Two central events took place during Unity Week for the Churches Together in Merseyside (CTMR).
Pastoral Ponderings
Paul Pimblett answers some more of the questions he is frequently asked about.

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From the Archbishop’s Desk
One of my national responsibilities on behalf of the Catholic Church is to chair the trustees of the Catholic Social Action Network (CSAN), which has a membership of over fifty organisations in England and Wales.
Monthly prayer intentions
March - For families in crisis
Cathedral Record
On the first Sunday in March, we welcome the Civic Leaders from across the North-West Region to our Cathedral for the Annual Civic Mass.
Father Chris Thomas
Last year, Mick came into our centre. He was sleeping rough, he told me. He was drunk, and when I sat with him, I could see track marks running down his arms from drug abuse.
Animate Youth Ministries
For the Jubilee Year, Animate Youth Ministries have created a series of retreat days and resources based around the concept of Pilgrims of Hope, as Father Simon Gore explains.
Mums the Word
I hope you are all staying well and warm in this cold weather! Winter seems to be never-ending at the moment, but let us stay positive - spring is on the way.
Profile
Gee Walker
“Forgiveness is not a weakness. It is a gift to reclaim life. Had I been unable to forgive, I would be full of hate, I would be full of resentment, I would want revenge. What would my life be like?”
Nugent - Meet Brandon Roussel
From Secure Childcare Worker to Registered Manager, meet one of Nugent’s inspiring leaders.