St Stephen's is part of the Diocese of Salford. Diocesan life is varied and vibrant – there are many faithful priests, religious and parishioners who serve the Diocese of Salford in countless ways. The Diocese is led by Bishop John Arnold.
If you would like any information about the departments and services of the Diocese please see www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk
If you can’t find what you are looking for please email [email protected] or phone 0161 817 2222
If you would like any information about the departments and services of the Diocese please see www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk
If you can’t find what you are looking for please email [email protected] or phone 0161 817 2222
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Retreat for Roman Catholic Clergy St Beuno's Jesuit Spirituality Retreat Centre warmly invites Catholic Priests and Deacons to a three day retreat the 26th to the 30th of May this year. St Beuno’s hopes this retreat will be a chance to pray, rest and receive spiritual direction. It will be an individually guided retreat, with daily one to one meetings between the retreatants and members of the team. The retreat will partly be in silence, with opportunities to talk and catch up in the evenings. There will be daily Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament alongside other retreatants of the house.
For more information see here: https://www.beunos.com/retreat/retreat-for-roman-catholic-clergy
Free Signposting Resources
People in our parishes often get approached by those requiring support or advice from everything from poverty to homelessness, cost-of-living assistance to food crisis, refugee support to helping with addictions, and lots more too. Our diocesan charity Caritas Salford, has put together a range of free downloadable signposting guides to help you connect people in your parish with organisations and activities that can help them. Read more and download them on the Caritas Salford website here: https://www.caritassalford.org.uk/signposting-resources/
Jubilee Year - Free Accessibility Resource for Parishes
Caritas Salford has created a special Jubilee year resource packed full of information, ideas, links and ways to take action in your parish community when it comes to improving accessibility. There are lots of ways you can do so, and hopefully the resource will inspire you as you work alongside people in your local community. The resource is available here: www.caritassalford.org.uk/JubileeAccessibility
Insurance Guidance from CIS
Catholic Insurance Service have asked us to circulate two documents with insurance guidance.
Please read through the following documents to learn more:
Fire Safety & Easter Guidance
Parish Fêtes, Fairs and Fun days
Please contact Martin Heywood for any further advice you may need – [email protected]
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Ladyewell
Join us for a prayerful pilgrimage this summer as we visit Our Lady's shrine at Ladyewell. Situated on the doorstep of our diocese, this day pilgrimage presents a wonderful opportunity to take up the Jubilee call to pilgrimage without travelling too far away from home. The pilgrimage will take place on Saturday 28th June. For more information and to register, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/ladyewell-pilgrimage-2025
Mass to Celebrate Jubilee Wedding Anniversaries
Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year? Join us on Tuesday 3 June at 7pm at St Bernadette's in Whitefield. Couples celebrating a Jubilee Wedding Anniversary during this Holy Year of Jubilee are invited to join us for this special celebration and to acknowledge this wonderful Sacrament. Friends and family are welcome and everyone is invited to join for refreshments after Mass.
For more information please email: [email protected]
Two-Child Benefit Cap Survey
Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) has recently launched a lived experience survey to better understand the impact of the two-child benefit cap on Catholic families in England and Wales and to explore how parishes are supporting families in need. Your responses will contribute to a short report/briefing, and insights gathered will inform further advocacy work to support families affected by the cap, as well as other financial hardship.
You can find the survey here: https://www.csan.org.uk/news/familysurvey/
CAFOD’s Myanmar Earthquake Appeal
CAFOD (the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development) has shared details of its Myanmar Earthquake Appeal. Funds raised for this appeal will provide much-needed water, food, solar lights, mosquito nets and water purification tablets to those devastated by this disaster. Your generosity will extend far and wide and will help the Catholic Church in Myanmar bring comfort and relief to families who are in urgent need. Visit cafod.org.uk/myanmar to find out more and donate.
Mercy in the Holy Year
The Diocese of Salford has produced a number of resources to help us learn more about the theme of mercy and reconciliation in the Jubilee Year, including an FAQ sheet on Plenary Indulgences. To find out more, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/plenary-indulgences
For more information see here: https://www.beunos.com/retreat/retreat-for-roman-catholic-clergy
Free Signposting Resources
People in our parishes often get approached by those requiring support or advice from everything from poverty to homelessness, cost-of-living assistance to food crisis, refugee support to helping with addictions, and lots more too. Our diocesan charity Caritas Salford, has put together a range of free downloadable signposting guides to help you connect people in your parish with organisations and activities that can help them. Read more and download them on the Caritas Salford website here: https://www.caritassalford.org.uk/signposting-resources/
Jubilee Year - Free Accessibility Resource for Parishes
Caritas Salford has created a special Jubilee year resource packed full of information, ideas, links and ways to take action in your parish community when it comes to improving accessibility. There are lots of ways you can do so, and hopefully the resource will inspire you as you work alongside people in your local community. The resource is available here: www.caritassalford.org.uk/JubileeAccessibility
Insurance Guidance from CIS
Catholic Insurance Service have asked us to circulate two documents with insurance guidance.
Please read through the following documents to learn more:
Fire Safety & Easter Guidance
Parish Fêtes, Fairs and Fun days
Please contact Martin Heywood for any further advice you may need – [email protected]
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Ladyewell
Join us for a prayerful pilgrimage this summer as we visit Our Lady's shrine at Ladyewell. Situated on the doorstep of our diocese, this day pilgrimage presents a wonderful opportunity to take up the Jubilee call to pilgrimage without travelling too far away from home. The pilgrimage will take place on Saturday 28th June. For more information and to register, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/ladyewell-pilgrimage-2025
Mass to Celebrate Jubilee Wedding Anniversaries
Are you celebrating a special anniversary this year? Join us on Tuesday 3 June at 7pm at St Bernadette's in Whitefield. Couples celebrating a Jubilee Wedding Anniversary during this Holy Year of Jubilee are invited to join us for this special celebration and to acknowledge this wonderful Sacrament. Friends and family are welcome and everyone is invited to join for refreshments after Mass.
For more information please email: [email protected]
Two-Child Benefit Cap Survey
Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) has recently launched a lived experience survey to better understand the impact of the two-child benefit cap on Catholic families in England and Wales and to explore how parishes are supporting families in need. Your responses will contribute to a short report/briefing, and insights gathered will inform further advocacy work to support families affected by the cap, as well as other financial hardship.
You can find the survey here: https://www.csan.org.uk/news/familysurvey/
CAFOD’s Myanmar Earthquake Appeal
CAFOD (the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development) has shared details of its Myanmar Earthquake Appeal. Funds raised for this appeal will provide much-needed water, food, solar lights, mosquito nets and water purification tablets to those devastated by this disaster. Your generosity will extend far and wide and will help the Catholic Church in Myanmar bring comfort and relief to families who are in urgent need. Visit cafod.org.uk/myanmar to find out more and donate.
Mercy in the Holy Year
The Diocese of Salford has produced a number of resources to help us learn more about the theme of mercy and reconciliation in the Jubilee Year, including an FAQ sheet on Plenary Indulgences. To find out more, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/plenary-indulgences
