Clifton Diocese
Clifton Diocese is the Catholic diocese covering the West of England and includes the City and County of Bristol, the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset.A Future Full of Hope
The new Diocesan Vision, inspired by Pope Francis, emphasises a ‘more outward focus’ and sets out out a roadmap for the three year Vision
Bishop Declan Lang
is the ninth Bishop of Clifton. Within the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, he is Chair of the Department of International Affairs
Find Parishes & Schools
There are 107 parishes within 13 deaneries in the Clifton Diocese along with 53 primary, 9 secondary, 6 independent and 2 special schools
Clifton Diocese
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Sacred space
Discover a wealth of prayer resources to support and enhance your daily prayer .
Liturgy
Tasked by our bishop with implementing the vision of the Liturgy Constitution of the Second Vatican Council
What We Believe
Catholicism is the most ancient Christian Church. Jesus established his Apostles to go and proclaim his love to the world.
Resources and information for ‘The year of the Word’ – the God who Speaks. See how you can get involved
Pope Francis
The Pope’s Monthly Intentions videos are to assist in the dissemination of monthly intentions of the Holy Father
Today’s Readings
What is the Liturgy of the Hours? Find the daily readings courtesy of Universalis.com here everyday
Youth Ministry
Clifton Diocese Youth Ministry provides opportunities for young people to further their involvement in the Catholic Church
Pilgrimage
Find all the information about our Diocesan pilgrimages: Lourdes, Glastonbury and the Holy Land
Safeguarding
“Being loved and being kept safe go to the very core of the Church’s Ministry to children and vulnerable adults
Clifton Diocese
Our Latest News
Bishop Declan’s Pastoral Letter for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Bishop Declan has released his Pastoral Letter for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.He reminds us that this coming Wednesday, with the blessing and distribution of ashes, we enter the season of Lent.As St Paul says this is a favourable time – a time of...
The next International Eucharistic Congress will take place in Budapest
Following on from the success of Adoremus in Liverpool in 2018, the next International Eucharistic Congress will take place in September 2020 in Budapest. Fr. Rupert Allen will be chaplain to those going from Clifton Diocese. If you are interested in...
Civic Mass at Clifton Cathedral
On Sunday 16th February, the annual Civic Mass was held at Clifton Cathedral. It was attended by the Lord Mayor Councillor Jos Clark, Honorary Alderman and other Civic leaders. The Mass began with the Mayoral procession inside the Cathedral due...
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