Welcome to The Diocese of Nottingham

Our Diocese is a very large diverse area covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Lincolnshire and most of Nottinghamshire with rural, coastal and inner city areas. Bishop Patrick, in his homily 4th November 2018, stated that there is potential in our diocese to become more outward-looking and missionary in its sense of purpose and direction. This is achievable by having a strong spiritual foundation which will be firmly in place over the next few years. The three themes which we are using are:

1. ENCOUNTER

2. DISCIPLESHIP

3. MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP

The Gospel joy which enlivens the community of disciples is a missionary joy. (EG21)

The joy of the Gospel is for all people: no one can be excluded. (EG23)

Latest posts

The Bishop's homily at the University of Nottingham (13 October, 2019), honouring Cardinal Newman
"Newman recognised the fundamental truth that it is necessary for our ideas concerning God to be as clear and precise as possible, because the way in which we think about God shapes very much the way we pray and relate to Him."

The Bishop's homily for the opening Mass of the Dowry visit of OL of Walsingham
"...let us reflect that each of us, like the beloved disciple, has been entrusted to Mary's maternal care."

On the parish of Christ the King, Alfreton
This is a summary history of the parish.

Mass for LGBT Catholics
This is an event description.

Visit of the image of OL of Walsingham to the Cathedral
As part of the Dowry Tour pilgrimage, this page summarises the programme and provides the same as a download.
World homeless day
The God who Speaks
Saint John Henry Newman
Nottingham vocations
Watch the Cathedral sanctuary live
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His Holiness Pope Francis, 266th in the line of the Apostle S. Peter.

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Find a Parish

Search here for your nearest parish church and associated details.

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Find a School

Search here to find the various schools located in the Diocese.

Youth events

A Morning with Mary
"This special Fatima event is being organised by the World Apostolate of Fatima in England and…

One Way, Jesus - with LACY
Mass arranged for all young teenagers and young adults and families.

LACY Countryside Stations of the Cross
To take place on Sunday the 7th of April.

Lourdes: an invitation to encounter Christ
This is a video post.

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Twitter @NottsDiocese

REQUIESCANT IN PACE

Of your charity, please pray for the peaceful repose of the following members of our Diocese, recently deceased:

  • The Reverend Mister James Baxter (+), deacon of the Diocese
  • Sister Mary Herbert OSC (+), one time member of the Newry Poor Clares and former resident at the Cathedral
  • The Reverend Father Neil McLaughlin (+), priest of the Diocese
  • Sister Dolores Whyte PBVM (+), of the community in Matlock
  • Sister Christianne Champalbert CRSF (+), of the community of S. Francis' House, Nottingham
  • The Reverend Mister John Parker (+), deacon of the Diocese
  • The Reverend Father Fabian Radcliffe OP (+), of the community at Holy Cross, Leicester
  • Sister Dolores Murphy PBVM (+), of the Sisters' Care Centre in Matlock
  • The Reverend Mister Ray Faghy (+), deacon of the Diocese
  • The Reverend Mister Bernard Croft (+), deacon of the Diocese
  • Sister Eucharia FSM (+), long-time staff member at S. Hugh's College, Tollerton
  • The Reverend Father Thomas Breslin (+), priest of the Diocese


Saints of God, come to their aid!
Come to meet them, angels of the Lord!
Receive their souls and present them to God the Most High.

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“Seek refuge in Mary because she is the city of refuge. We know that Moses set up three cities of refuge for anyone who inadvertently killed his neighbour. Now the Lord has established a refuge of mercy, Mary, even for those who deliberately commit evil. Mary provides shelter and strength for the sinner.” - S. Anthony of Padua