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 communications@dioceseofsalford.org.uk 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 communications@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or phone 0161 817 2222
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Information for parishesInvitation to Sign in to IFM meter reads portal
As you are aware we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint as best we can, and part of that process was to introduce digital billing. With that development now at the later stages, IFM are now looking at ways in which to improve the collection of reads from the thousands of meters they look after.
IFM have set up a portal that will allow you to enter both gas and electric reads, which will greatly improve the flow of data to the supplier and provide more accurate billing information.
If you have SMART meters we recommend that you read the meters annually to ensure they are syncing correctly, but please still supply a read for the change of contract.
Please note that Half Hourly electricity meters are not included on the portal as the actual consumption data is sent from the meter operators direct to the suppliers so reads do not appear on bills.
If more than one IFM reference is connected to the same email address you will only need to register once. All related references will automatically appear on the portal when you log on.
If you have any problems entering reads please contact the IFM team on the number below and they will be happy to talk you through the process.
0151 652 1617
Free community share event for Hate Crime Awareness Week
Caritas Salford has arranged a free community share event to take place on Saturday 8th October, as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week.
The event, which will take place from 10.30am to 1.30pm at the Memorial Hall, St Patrick's Church, Livesey Street, Manchester, M4 5HF, will provide information, activities and food from different religious and cultural groups, both Deaf and hearing people (BSL interpreters will support the session).
The event aims to reduce perceptions of difference, educate about Hate Crime and provide a networking space for people, charities and organisations to also learn from each other and remove misconceptions.
For more information or to book a place, email Dr Minna Moffatt-Feldman on m.moffatt-feldman@caritassalford.org.uk.
Reminders for parishes
New Procedures for an Emergency Incident out of office hours
If you have an emergency in your parish and need to contact Cathedral Centre team outside of the centre's usual working hours we now have a dedicated email and phone number.
You can either send an email to eim@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or call 07586 530371. We encourage you to save these details.
This email and phone number will be looked after on a rota basis by the centres Heads of Department. Your query will then be directed to the most the appropriate member of staff.
If this matter can wait till the centre has reopened you will be advised that this decision has been taken.
Inside of office hours normal contact details remain.
Contact arrangements for Wardley Hall and the Bishops office also remain the same.
Incidents relating to the urgent safety of people and buildings should still be reported to the emergency services as appropriate.
Invitation to the Launch of Hope in the Future Stage 5
Please find attached a letter from Bishop John inviting you and members of your parish to the launch of Stage Five of Hope in the Future. The launch will take place on Tuesday 4th October 2022, 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College, Oldham, OL9 9QY.
Each parish has been allocated three places, which includes a place for clergy. Please contact the Department for Formation to confirm the names of those who will be attending by emailing formation@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or calling 0161 817 2214. Additional places can be requested but these will be allocated if space is available on a first come first serve basis.
Click here to read the letter from Bishop John.
Free training session for clergy and parishes: Deafness, the Deaf community and the use of sign language
Caritas Salford will be holding a free training session for clergy and parishes, covering deafness, barriers associated with deafness, communications methods, support and repair strategies, and methods of communication and integration. The training will take place on 11th October from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP. To find out more or book a place, please contact Minna Moffatt-Feldman on m.moffatt-feldman@caritassalford.org.uk
Newsletter inserts
The Relics of St Bernadette
Thank you to everyone who has supported the visit of the relics to our diocese, particularly our wonderful volunteers. Thousands of people from across the diocese came to share in this wonderful experience, making it a truly memorable occasion for all.
If you would like to read more about the visit, head to https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/relics-of-st-bernadette/
Women Saints and Spirituality
Every third Friday of each month, 10am - 12.30pm
Wardley Hall, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2ND
Join us for a new series of talks exploring the life and spirituality of women in the Church throughout history. The monthly talks help us discover more about these inspirational women, their relevance for us today, and builds in time for prayer and discussion.
Our next session takes place on Friday 21 October and has a special focus on St Teresa of Avila.
Contact Sister Joan Kerley at joankfmsj@gmail.com or 07934 816 796 to reserve a place.
Find out more at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/women-saints-and-spirituality/
Family is Sacred course
The Department of Formation for the Diocese of Salford is introducing the second course of 'Family is Sacred’, where you are invited to join us on a course offered to families interested in enrichment in married and family life.
The first session takes place on Wednesday 12th October and can be attended via Zoom or in person at St John Fisher Parish, Manchester Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QQ.
Find out more by visiting https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/family-is-sacred-course/
Hope in the Future – Stage 5 launch
Tuesday 4th October 2022, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College, Oldham, OL9 9QY
As we embark on the fifth and final Stage of Hope in the Future, entitled ‘Sharing the Hope’, we turn our attention to putting our Faith into action through caring for those most in need in our local area and caring for our Common Home.
The event will include an overview of the Stage, a keynote from Raymond Friel (Chief Executive of Caritas Social Action Network), opportunities for questions, and a commissioning service led by Bishop John.
A resource pack, along with details of the planned Deanery Days, will be distributed at the event.
There will be light refreshments served, and opportunities to visit the exhibits of charities and organisations, from 6:00pm.
To register, please email the names of those who will be attending, along with the name of the parish, to formation@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or call 0161 817 2214.
Day Retreats Series
Tuesday 4th October 2022, 11.30am
Our Lady of Lourdes and St Gerard Majella, Brownedge Rd, Lostock Hall
The Day Retreats Series from the diocesan formation department continues this October with its latest instalment, Water into Wine.
This fascinating retreat explores the story of the Wedding at Cana, encouraging us to look more deeply at the symbolism of empty water jars and new wine.
It will run from 11.30am to 3pm, including a 30-minute lunch, and will cost £20.
Please call the parish office on 01772 335387 or email office@saintgerards.org to register your interest.
The Catholic Fellowship Annual Mass
Saturday 8th October, 2pm
Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist
The Catholic Fellowship (for people with learning, physical and sensory disabilities, their families, carers and friends) will be holding a special Mass this October to celebrate the dignity of human life.Bishop John will be celebrating the Mass, which will begin at 2pm. Refreshments will be available after Mass in the cathedral cloisters.
Please contact Jane to book display space and for catering purposes on 07708151331 by 25 September 2022.
As you are aware we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint as best we can, and part of that process was to introduce digital billing. With that development now at the later stages, IFM are now looking at ways in which to improve the collection of reads from the thousands of meters they look after.
IFM have set up a portal that will allow you to enter both gas and electric reads, which will greatly improve the flow of data to the supplier and provide more accurate billing information.
- Please click on this link to be taken to the portal. https://ifm-meter-reads.org/login.php
- Then click 'Create New Password'
- You will then be presented with a form where you should enter this email address and then click 'Submit'
- The portal will then confirm that you have been sent a 'Password Reset Link'
- Check your email (if it doesn't arrive within a couple of minutes, then check your Junk Email folder), and click on the link provided.
- This will enable you to add and confirm your password and you will then be taken to the login page.
- You will then be able to log in using your email address as the Username.
If you have SMART meters we recommend that you read the meters annually to ensure they are syncing correctly, but please still supply a read for the change of contract.
Please note that Half Hourly electricity meters are not included on the portal as the actual consumption data is sent from the meter operators direct to the suppliers so reads do not appear on bills.
If more than one IFM reference is connected to the same email address you will only need to register once. All related references will automatically appear on the portal when you log on.
If you have any problems entering reads please contact the IFM team on the number below and they will be happy to talk you through the process.
0151 652 1617
Free community share event for Hate Crime Awareness Week
Caritas Salford has arranged a free community share event to take place on Saturday 8th October, as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week.
The event, which will take place from 10.30am to 1.30pm at the Memorial Hall, St Patrick's Church, Livesey Street, Manchester, M4 5HF, will provide information, activities and food from different religious and cultural groups, both Deaf and hearing people (BSL interpreters will support the session).
The event aims to reduce perceptions of difference, educate about Hate Crime and provide a networking space for people, charities and organisations to also learn from each other and remove misconceptions.
For more information or to book a place, email Dr Minna Moffatt-Feldman on m.moffatt-feldman@caritassalford.org.uk.
Reminders for parishes
New Procedures for an Emergency Incident out of office hours
If you have an emergency in your parish and need to contact Cathedral Centre team outside of the centre's usual working hours we now have a dedicated email and phone number.
You can either send an email to eim@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or call 07586 530371. We encourage you to save these details.
This email and phone number will be looked after on a rota basis by the centres Heads of Department. Your query will then be directed to the most the appropriate member of staff.
If this matter can wait till the centre has reopened you will be advised that this decision has been taken.
Inside of office hours normal contact details remain.
Contact arrangements for Wardley Hall and the Bishops office also remain the same.
Incidents relating to the urgent safety of people and buildings should still be reported to the emergency services as appropriate.
Invitation to the Launch of Hope in the Future Stage 5
Please find attached a letter from Bishop John inviting you and members of your parish to the launch of Stage Five of Hope in the Future. The launch will take place on Tuesday 4th October 2022, 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College, Oldham, OL9 9QY.
Each parish has been allocated three places, which includes a place for clergy. Please contact the Department for Formation to confirm the names of those who will be attending by emailing formation@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or calling 0161 817 2214. Additional places can be requested but these will be allocated if space is available on a first come first serve basis.
Click here to read the letter from Bishop John.
Free training session for clergy and parishes: Deafness, the Deaf community and the use of sign language
Caritas Salford will be holding a free training session for clergy and parishes, covering deafness, barriers associated with deafness, communications methods, support and repair strategies, and methods of communication and integration. The training will take place on 11th October from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP. To find out more or book a place, please contact Minna Moffatt-Feldman on m.moffatt-feldman@caritassalford.org.uk
Newsletter inserts
The Relics of St Bernadette
Thank you to everyone who has supported the visit of the relics to our diocese, particularly our wonderful volunteers. Thousands of people from across the diocese came to share in this wonderful experience, making it a truly memorable occasion for all.
If you would like to read more about the visit, head to https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/relics-of-st-bernadette/
Women Saints and Spirituality
Every third Friday of each month, 10am - 12.30pm
Wardley Hall, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2ND
Join us for a new series of talks exploring the life and spirituality of women in the Church throughout history. The monthly talks help us discover more about these inspirational women, their relevance for us today, and builds in time for prayer and discussion.
Our next session takes place on Friday 21 October and has a special focus on St Teresa of Avila.
Contact Sister Joan Kerley at joankfmsj@gmail.com or 07934 816 796 to reserve a place.
Find out more at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/women-saints-and-spirituality/
Family is Sacred course
The Department of Formation for the Diocese of Salford is introducing the second course of 'Family is Sacred’, where you are invited to join us on a course offered to families interested in enrichment in married and family life.
The first session takes place on Wednesday 12th October and can be attended via Zoom or in person at St John Fisher Parish, Manchester Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QQ.
Find out more by visiting https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/family-is-sacred-course/
Hope in the Future – Stage 5 launch
Tuesday 4th October 2022, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College, Oldham, OL9 9QY
As we embark on the fifth and final Stage of Hope in the Future, entitled ‘Sharing the Hope’, we turn our attention to putting our Faith into action through caring for those most in need in our local area and caring for our Common Home.
The event will include an overview of the Stage, a keynote from Raymond Friel (Chief Executive of Caritas Social Action Network), opportunities for questions, and a commissioning service led by Bishop John.
A resource pack, along with details of the planned Deanery Days, will be distributed at the event.
There will be light refreshments served, and opportunities to visit the exhibits of charities and organisations, from 6:00pm.
To register, please email the names of those who will be attending, along with the name of the parish, to formation@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or call 0161 817 2214.
Day Retreats Series
Tuesday 4th October 2022, 11.30am
Our Lady of Lourdes and St Gerard Majella, Brownedge Rd, Lostock Hall
The Day Retreats Series from the diocesan formation department continues this October with its latest instalment, Water into Wine.
This fascinating retreat explores the story of the Wedding at Cana, encouraging us to look more deeply at the symbolism of empty water jars and new wine.
It will run from 11.30am to 3pm, including a 30-minute lunch, and will cost £20.
Please call the parish office on 01772 335387 or email office@saintgerards.org to register your interest.
The Catholic Fellowship Annual Mass
Saturday 8th October, 2pm
Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist
The Catholic Fellowship (for people with learning, physical and sensory disabilities, their families, carers and friends) will be holding a special Mass this October to celebrate the dignity of human life.Bishop John will be celebrating the Mass, which will begin at 2pm. Refreshments will be available after Mass in the cathedral cloisters.
Please contact Jane to book display space and for catering purposes on 07708151331 by 25 September 2022.
