Eastertide News

“The Church has a vital role in helping to counter the undervaluation of older people.  At a parish level, this means providing more opportunities for all generations to meet together and value one another.” +Right Reverend Marcus Stock, Bishop of Leeds   We are delighted that our Guide for parishes… Continue reading

Dementia in the spotlight

Have you heard that this week is Dementia Prayer Week, spearheaded by Birmingham’s Pastoral Care Project? Bishop David McGough, Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham says: “Prayer is one very powerful way of connecting with all concerned. Let us pray for and with those whose lives have been touched by dementia. In… Continue reading

More Dementia Friends in Leeds Diocese

Mary Mother of God, Bradford, are now the 5th Parish in our Diocese to start the process of becoming a recognised ‘dementia-friendly Parish’. Thank you to everyone who attended ‘Becoming a Dementia-Friendly Parish’ session on Tuesday 20th September.   Growing Old Grace-fully was given such a warm welcome, which started with evening mass.   17 people… Continue reading