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Father Feely

The Diocese is sad to announce the that Father Timothy Feely died in the early hours of Tuesday, 20 July 2010, aged 93.  He will be remembered with affection by the clergy and people  in both Leeds and Hallam Dioceses in which he worked for many years..

Born on 13 March 1917, Father Tim studied for the priesthood at Saint Cuthbert's College, Ushaw before being ordained on 12 April 1942.

Father Tim's first appointment was to Woodlands where he served as a curate from 1942 - 1949.  He then moved to Saint Teresa's parish, Sheffield where he remained until September 1954 when he took up an appointment as curate at Lupset.  Father Tim was in Lupset for one year before moving to Saint Joseph's, Huddersfield where he remained until September 1958.

Father Tim was appointed Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, Haworth in September 1958 where he remained until his retirement in 1993.  Father Tim retired to Huddersfield. More >>


August 25th,2010- Magnificat

A million copies of the ‘Magnificat - LITURGIES AND EVENTS of the Papal Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United Kingdom September 16th to 19th 2010' are being distributed to parishes across England, Scotland and Wales over the next week.  The handbook contains the texts for the times more >>


August 30th,2010- Popes, Priesthood, and Patriarchy

As Catholic Women's Ordination launches its bus campaign, the Dean of Studies at Allen Hall Seminary, Fr Stephen Wang offers a reflection on the male priesthood: 

Popes, Priesthood, and Patriarchy  

Last year the religious slogans on London's buses were hesitant and ended more >>


August 18th,2010- Papal Visit

With just about a month to go to the Papal Visit - an announcement has been made of the detailed plan of what the Pope will be doing during His time in Scotland and England. It includes some details of routes for the Pope mobile.

Listen to the details here more >>


August 19th,2010- Nigel Bavidge

‘It is with great sadness that we announce the death of  Deacon Rev. Nigel Bavidge on 17th August in Overgate Hospice, Elland, surrounded by his wife Liz and Fin his son, and Gabrielle his daughter, fortified with the rites of the Church.Nigel has served the parish of the Good Shepherd more >>


August 13th,2010- Exclusive 12 track CD prepared for Papal Visit Pilgrim Packs

Papal Visit Pilgrims will receive a CD featuring ‘Britain's Got Talent' 2010 finalist Liam McNally, Oscott College seminarians, Archbishop Nichols and Lord Patten. In the week of 6 September those attending Papal Visit gatherings will be given a Pilgrim Passport, a Pilgrim Journey CD, and more >>


August 4th,2010- Papal Visit Shop Opens for Business

   Whether you are looking for mugs or t-shirts; rosaries or candles, official merchandise for the Papal Visit to the UK can now be found online on the site for the Papal Visit - www.thepapalvisit.org.uk.  The papal product lines include religious souvenirs (crucifixes, rosaries and more >>

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