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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"Come and See" Enquirers Group for Vocations to the Priesthood
Our vocations team will be holding another enquirers meeting for anyone who may be discerning a vocation to the priesthood. The group is for serious enquirers to come together for Mass, a meal, fellowship, and some input to help with discernment.
Our next gathering will take place on Saturday 17th August. Please do not put this notice directly in your bulletin but contact Fr Michael Deas ([email protected]) or Fr Mark Paver ([email protected]) for more information, and if you have someone you think would benefit from coming along. Thank you.
Could you help?
Fr Kris Aneke would be grateful to hear from anyone who has a spare wooden lectern (floor standing) please. If you have one, Fr Kris can be contacted by email [email protected] or phone 07355688378. Thank you.
Diocesan Pilgrimages for 2025 Year of Jubilee
We are delighted to announce a number of pilgrimage opportunities in celebration of the 2025 Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee. Once again, we are pleased to be returning to both Lourdes and Walsingham, as well as offering pilgrimages to Rome, Lindisfarne, and a wealth of local pilgrimages across our own diocese.
Bookings for the Rome pilgrimage will open on Monday 5th August but please note that places will be limited. Bookings for other pilgrimages will open soon.
Our Youth and Young Adults Ministry Team is also delighted to be offering pilgrimages to Walsingham, Lindisfarne, and Rome for the Youth Jubilee celebrations, announced by Pope Francis at last year's World Youth Day.
Please do share the suggested newsletter insert below in your parish newsletters and for further information and updates, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/jubilee-2025/pilgrimages/.
Could you help?
St Mary’s Primary School in Stockport is looking for a statue of Our Lady. If you have a spare you would be happy to donate, please email [email protected]
Fr Barry Lomax has also asked us to include a notice to ask if anyone has a spare microphone stand they do not use that they would be willing to donate. If so, please get in touch at [email protected]. Thank you.
Suggested Newsletter Inserts
Lourdes at Home
This week, we will be celebrating the centenary of our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes. To help people across the diocese join our Lourdes pilgrims in prayer during our centenary pilgrimage, we are delighted to share a range of Lourdes at Home resources for people to pray with at home or in parish groups. These resources can be found on our website https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/lourdes-at-home-2024/
Caritas Salford Volunteering Opportunities
Are you - or is someone you know - looking for a local charity where your team can spend the day giving something back? Our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford, is delighted to welcome supportive teams of people for a full or half day session at Caritas projects in Bury and Manchester. Read more about their team days here caritassalford.org.uk/corporatevolunteers or call Rachel Taylor if you'd like to get involved 0161 817 2250 and press 1 for fundraising.
Reminders
Diocesan Pilgrimages for 2025 Year of Jubilee
We are delighted to announce a number of pilgrimage opportunities in celebration of the 2025 Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee. From Lourdes and Lindisfarne, to Walsingham and Rome - and a wealth of opportunities on our very doorstep - there is something for everybody in this upcoming Year of Jubilee. Bookings for Rome will open on Monday 5th August with bookings for our other pilgrimages opening soon. Please stay tuned for further information on how to book or find out more at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/jubilee-2025/pilgrimages/
Job Vacancies
We would be grateful if you could please share the following job vacancy with your parish:
Maintenance Operative - Diocese of Salford
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday
Location: Around the diocese
Salary: £21,840 – £24,343 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies
Skilled Maintenance Operative - Diocese of Salford
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday
Location: Around the diocese
Salary: £29,525 – £32,735 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies
Grant and Bid Writer - Diocese of Salford (Replacement Role)
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary: £36,338 - £40,289 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies
Our vocations team will be holding another enquirers meeting for anyone who may be discerning a vocation to the priesthood. The group is for serious enquirers to come together for Mass, a meal, fellowship, and some input to help with discernment.
Our next gathering will take place on Saturday 17th August. Please do not put this notice directly in your bulletin but contact Fr Michael Deas ([email protected]) or Fr Mark Paver ([email protected]) for more information, and if you have someone you think would benefit from coming along. Thank you.
Could you help?
Fr Kris Aneke would be grateful to hear from anyone who has a spare wooden lectern (floor standing) please. If you have one, Fr Kris can be contacted by email [email protected] or phone 07355688378. Thank you.
Diocesan Pilgrimages for 2025 Year of Jubilee
We are delighted to announce a number of pilgrimage opportunities in celebration of the 2025 Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee. Once again, we are pleased to be returning to both Lourdes and Walsingham, as well as offering pilgrimages to Rome, Lindisfarne, and a wealth of local pilgrimages across our own diocese.
Bookings for the Rome pilgrimage will open on Monday 5th August but please note that places will be limited. Bookings for other pilgrimages will open soon.
Our Youth and Young Adults Ministry Team is also delighted to be offering pilgrimages to Walsingham, Lindisfarne, and Rome for the Youth Jubilee celebrations, announced by Pope Francis at last year's World Youth Day.
Please do share the suggested newsletter insert below in your parish newsletters and for further information and updates, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/jubilee-2025/pilgrimages/.
Could you help?
St Mary’s Primary School in Stockport is looking for a statue of Our Lady. If you have a spare you would be happy to donate, please email [email protected]
Fr Barry Lomax has also asked us to include a notice to ask if anyone has a spare microphone stand they do not use that they would be willing to donate. If so, please get in touch at [email protected]. Thank you.
Suggested Newsletter Inserts
Lourdes at Home
This week, we will be celebrating the centenary of our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes. To help people across the diocese join our Lourdes pilgrims in prayer during our centenary pilgrimage, we are delighted to share a range of Lourdes at Home resources for people to pray with at home or in parish groups. These resources can be found on our website https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/lourdes-at-home-2024/
Caritas Salford Volunteering Opportunities
Are you - or is someone you know - looking for a local charity where your team can spend the day giving something back? Our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford, is delighted to welcome supportive teams of people for a full or half day session at Caritas projects in Bury and Manchester. Read more about their team days here caritassalford.org.uk/corporatevolunteers or call Rachel Taylor if you'd like to get involved 0161 817 2250 and press 1 for fundraising.
Reminders
Diocesan Pilgrimages for 2025 Year of Jubilee
We are delighted to announce a number of pilgrimage opportunities in celebration of the 2025 Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee. From Lourdes and Lindisfarne, to Walsingham and Rome - and a wealth of opportunities on our very doorstep - there is something for everybody in this upcoming Year of Jubilee. Bookings for Rome will open on Monday 5th August with bookings for our other pilgrimages opening soon. Please stay tuned for further information on how to book or find out more at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/jubilee-2025/pilgrimages/
Job Vacancies
We would be grateful if you could please share the following job vacancy with your parish:
Maintenance Operative - Diocese of Salford
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday
Location: Around the diocese
Salary: £21,840 – £24,343 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies
Skilled Maintenance Operative - Diocese of Salford
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday
Location: Around the diocese
Salary: £29,525 – £32,735 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies
Grant and Bid Writer - Diocese of Salford (Replacement Role)
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary: £36,338 - £40,289 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies