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, 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) LIVESTREAMING MASSES AND OTHER SERVICES AROUND THE DIOCESE During this time of self-isolation and social distancing, many parishes are keeping in touch by live-streaming their Masses or producing Youtube videos. Bishop Patrick McKinney streams Masses from his private chapel in Bishop's House. Mass Sunday at 10 am, for mid-week Mass times check Sunday Mass stream For those with no internet access, an audio Sunday Mass is available at 10 am. For the telephone number see here. Click on the above image to visit our Synod page. PLEASE FIND THE REPORT FOR THE RECENT IICSA INVESTIGATION BY CLICKING THIS LINK The statement on this report from the heads of the Conference of Bishops Latest posts Full statement from the bishops of England and Wales on the importance of honouring Sunday The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales has said that the Eucharist is a gift National novena for the rejection of 'assisted dying' The Catholic Bishops' Conference has requested that Catholics pray a novena, in honour of St John Paul II, that Parliament will reject the latest attempt to legalise 'assisted dying' Fr David Palmer is appointed chaplain of Nottingham University Following discussions with the university it has been decided that Fr Palmer will be allowed to participate fully as the university's chaplain ‘Lethal drugs are not the civilised solution for people seeking a peaceful death,’ says Bishop of Nottingham The Bishop of Nottingham has spoken out against draft legislation and encourages everyone to attend a diocesan talk on the issue delivered by Baroness Grey-Thompson SVP calls for a million gestures of kindness The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is seeking a million gestures of kindness to address the trail of poverty and loneliness left in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic His Holiness Pope Francis, 266th in the line of the Apostle S. Peter. Pope Francis photopin (license) Find a Parish Search here for your nearest parish church and associated details. Submit Find a School Search here to find the various schools located in the Diocese. Submit Youth events Faith Communication in the Digital World Programme Madeleine interviews Naomi Roberts, who recently visited the Vatican as part of her involvement in… Madeleine Strezynski interviews Naomi Roberts Madeleine Strezynski, Director of Communications, interviews Naomi Roberts who has recently been… A Moment with Mary "Spending time with Mary in the month of the Holy Rosary, with Fr. Simon Gillespie and LACY." The Big Schools Get-together "Register your team and the school your representing here! It doesn't matter if your home schooling,… RECENT FILE UPLOADS The New Diocesan Year Book 2021 the new Liturgical Ordo for the year 2020-2021. the Endorsement of the NHS Spiritual, Pastoral and Religious Staff and Volunteers: a practical guide. the architectural and historical report for the church of the English Martyrs, Bakewell. 2019's annual report of the Diocesan Historical Churches Committee (HCC). Twitter @NottsDiocese Diocese of Nottingham @NottsDiocese Today is the Feast of St Andrew! It is an excellent opportunity to begin the St Andrew Christmas Novena in anticipation of the coming of Our Lord. You can learn more about this powerful devotion here: https://tinyurl.com/ybk6a3tz Posted 2 hours ago Diocese of Nottingham @NottsDiocese Young people of Nottingham reach out to community in special memorial event https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/43565 via @icn_uk Posted 19 hours ago Diocese of Nottingham @NottsDiocese #ICYMI @BishopPMcKinney speaks to @BBCNottingham about #synod23 and shares his own personal hopes and dreams for the Church: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0b1jmjn … (starts at 1hr 24m) #listeningchurch Posted 20 hours ago Diocese of Nottingham @NottsDiocese Some wise words from our Director of Vocations, Fr Neil Peoples: https://twitter.com/The_Tablet/status/1465337536952348681 Posted 21 hours ago REQUIESCANT IN PACE Of your charity, please pray for the peaceful repose of the following members of the consecrated life in our Diocese, recently deceased: Reverend Father Patrick O'Doherty (+), priest of the Diocese Reverend Father Hugh Doherty (+), priest of the Diocese Reverend Father John Cairns (+), priest of the Diocese Sister Francis Martin FSM (+), of the Franciscan Minoress community in Melton Mowbray Sister Margaret Mary Herlihy PBVM (+), of the community of the Presentation Sisters at Matlock IN MEMORIAM AETERNAM 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. “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 Navigation Home The Bishop Catholicism What's on Information Other Links Sitemap Complaints Policy Data Protection Policy Privacy Policy Safeguarding Contact Follow us Copyright © 2017 The Diocese of Nottingham Website: Absolute Diocese of Nottingham is a registered charity No 1134449