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
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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Advent Reflections and Resources
A weekly series of video Reflections to help us to engage more fully with Advent and its rich themes. Second Reflection online now: A Time for Peace
Christmas Mass Times
For many of our Parishes, Christmas Masses are among the best attended and the most important of the year. Find Mass times in our Parishes here
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
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
New course in Youth Ministry starts in January 2020
A new course in Youth Ministry is being facilitated by the Clifton Diocese beginning in January 2020. This opportunity mirrors the Liturgy Course by forming, training and preparing those in our parishes for ministry. It is open to all in our parishes,...
The next round of catechists’ formation starts in January 2020
The next round of catechists’ formation starts in January 2020 and is designed for the formation of the catechists of our diocese. The course is aimed at forming new catechists as well as supporting and refreshing existing and “well-seasoned” catechists....
General Election 2019 Message from the Catholic Bishops of England & Wales
This General Election is profoundly important to the United Kingdom. Catholics cannot simply “watch from the balcony.”[1] Conscious of the common good of every person and our society as a whole, we ask everyone to engage with the election and vote.Honest...
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