The Pastoral Development Department works alongside the local Church to resource and support its mission.
Our department resources and supports the mission of local parishes and deaneries.
We work to enable local pastoral planning, development, formation, training, transition, adaptation and change.
Mission Development | Enabling development of local mission plans by parishes and deaneries within the parameters of the Pastoral Plan and Church's mission.
Catechesis | Development of catechetical strategies, procurement of resources, training of catechists.
Ordained Ministry Development | Supporting the vicariate for clergy, vocations and the ongoing formation of priests.
Laity Development | Adult formation and training ranging from subject-relevant skills and knowledge to spirituality, networking and personal development.
Catholic Social Action | Co-ordinating the work of the Archdiocese relating to social justice and environmental issues compatible with Catholic Social Teaching, in keeping with Pope Francis’ encyclical 'Laudato Si’.
Stewardship | Helping the local Church to plan for a sustainable future by harnessing the gifts of time, talent and treasure.
7:30PM - 8:30PM
The archdiocese, together with Marriage encounter, will be running an online session called Top tips for a happier Marriage. You can discover ways to grow in love, marriage and life. Marriage Encounter have 50 years of wisdom and experience, based on Scriptural truths. All married couples are welcome.
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10:30AM - 1:00PM
Have you ever thought about your gift and call? Do you have a desire to do something more for the church? The archdiocese will be hosting two Mission Day events - one in Leyland and one in Liverpool. All are welcome to attend. Please confirm by 17 April using the link below
St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool
Croxteth Drive
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L17 1AA
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Have you ever thought about your gift and call? Do you have a desire to do something more for the church? The archdiocese will be hosting two Mission Day events - one in Leyland and one in Liverpool. All are welcome to attend. Please confirm by 17 April using the link below
St Mary, Leyland
Broadfield Walk
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PR25 1PD
6:30PM - 8:30PM
If you want to be a catechist, or want to refresh your knowledge, then this course is for you. We will be hosting several sessions, including Catechist and kerygma, We believe, We pray, We celebrate, Catholic social teaching, Safeguarding, Family catechesis and Catechesis for people with additional needs. All current and aspiring catechists are welcome.
St John Fisher, Widnes
Moorfield Road
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WA8 3JA
6:30PM - 8:30PM
If you want to be a catechist, or want to refresh your knowledge, then this course is for you. We will be hosting several sessions, including Catechist and kerygma, We believe, We pray, We celebrate, Catholic social teaching, Safeguarding, Family catechesis and Catechesis for people with additional needs. All current and aspiring catechists are welcome.
St John Fisher, Widnes
Moorfield Road
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WA8 3JA
6:30PM - 8:30PM
If you want to be a catechist, or want to refresh your knowledge, then this course is for you. We will be hosting several sessions, including Catechist and kerygma, We believe, We pray, We celebrate, Catholic social teaching, Safeguarding, Family catechesis and Catechesis for people with additional needs. All current and aspiring catechists are welcome.
St John Fisher, Widnes
Moorfield Road
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WA8 3JA
6:30PM - 8:30PM
If you want to be a catechist, or want to refresh your knowledge, then this course is for you. We will be hosting several sessions, including Catechist and kerygma, We believe, We pray, We celebrate, Catholic social teaching, Safeguarding, Family catechesis and Catechesis for people with additional needs. All current and aspiring catechists are welcome.
St John Fisher, Widnes
Moorfield Road
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WA8 3JA
6:30PM - 8:30PM
If you want to be a catechist, or want to refresh your knowledge, then this course is for you. We will be hosting several sessions, including Catechist and kerygma, We believe, We pray, We celebrate, Catholic social teaching, Safeguarding, Family catechesis and Catechesis for people with additional needs. All current and aspiring catechists are welcome.
St John Fisher, Widnes
Moorfield Road
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WA8 3JA
6:30PM - 8:30PM
If you want to be a catechist, or want to refresh your knowledge, then this course is for you. We will be hosting several sessions, including Catechist and kerygma, We believe, We pray, We celebrate, Catholic social teaching, Safeguarding, Family catechesis and Catechesis for people with additional needs. All current and aspiring catechists are welcome.
St John Fisher, Widnes
Moorfield Road
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WA8 3JA
6:30PM - 8:30PM
If you want to be a catechist, or want to refresh your knowledge, then this course is for you. We will be hosting several sessions, including Catechist and kerygma, We believe, We pray, We celebrate, Catholic social teaching, Safeguarding, Family catechesis and Catechesis for people with additional needs. All current and aspiring catechists are welcome.
St John Fisher, Widnes
Moorfield Road
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WA8 3JA
6:30PM - 8:30PM
If you want to be a catechist, or want to refresh your knowledge, then this course is for you. We will be hosting several sessions, including Catechist and kerygma, We believe, We pray, We celebrate, Catholic social teaching, Safeguarding, Family catechesis and Catechesis for people with additional needs. All current and aspiring catechists are welcome.
St John Fisher, Widnes
Moorfield Road
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WA8 3JA
6:30PM - 8:00PM
The latest Archdiocesan Young Adult Group Faith Based Talk at Pauiline Book Centre in Liverpool City Centre will feature Pat Murphy, and is called Faithful Pilgrim. Anybody aged between the ages of 18 and 35 are welcome to attend - you can book below.
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7:00PM - 9:30PM
Help us shape youth ministry for the future. We want all young people to flourish and to know that they are cherished by God and are a vital part of the Church. So, as an archdiocese, we are committed to explore how we can best accompany young people. Your voice is crucial. What will happen: You will meet others and have your chance to share your experiences and ideas about how the Church might best respond to the needs of young people today. All feedback will be carefully listened to as part of a diocesan wide process planning youth ministry for the years ahead. Who’s invited: We want to hear from adults, young adults and 11-18 year olds. (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.) Come to ONE of our open meetings. The process is being facilitated by Danny Curtin, who worked in youth ministry and youth work in the Church for many years.
St Monica, Bootle
Fernhill Road
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L20 9GA
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Help us shape youth ministry for the future. We want all young people to flourish and to know that they are cherished by God and are a vital part of the Church. So, as an archdiocese, we are committed to explore how we can best accompany young people. Your voice is crucial. What will happen: You will meet others and have your chance to share your experiences and ideas about how the Church might best respond to the needs of young people today. All feedback will be carefully listened to as part of a diocesan wide process planning youth ministry for the years ahead. Who’s invited: We want to hear from adults, young adults and 11-18 year olds. (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.) Come to ONE of our open meetings. The process is being facilitated by Danny Curtin, who worked in youth ministry and youth work in the Church for many years.
St Joseph, Wrightington
Crow Orchard Lane
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Wrightington
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WN6 9PA
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Fr Peter Murphy will be holding a faith based talk with our Archdiocesan Young Adult Group titled You will be my witness at Pauline Book Centre, in Liverpool City Centre. All between the ages of 18 and 35 are welcome to attend.
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Until 2 December
The Archdiocese of Liverpool, alongside McCabe Pilgrimages, are offering a chance for young adults to follow in the footsteps of the likes of St Carlo Acutis, St Francis and St Clare on pilgrimage in Assisi. All between the ages of 18-35 are welcome to go! More information, including costs, can be found in the brochure linked below.
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6:30PM - 8:30PM
Are you getting married in the Catholic Church? Take time out from wedding planning to focus on your relationship and prepare for married life together with our Marriage preparation course. The course, which will run on consecutive Thursdays will focus on a variety of things related to marriage, like communication, forgiveness and parenthood. The course is £50 to attend per couple.
St Monica's Parish Centre, Bootle
Stewart Avenue
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L20 9JD
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Are you getting married in the Catholic Church? Take time out from wedding planning to focus on your relationship and prepare for married life together with our Marriage preparation course. The course, which will run on consecutive Thursdays will focus on a variety of things related to marriage, like communication, forgiveness and parenthood. The course is £50 to attend per couple.
St Monica's Parish Centre, Bootle
Stewart Avenue
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L20 9JD
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Are you getting married in the Catholic Church? Take time out from wedding planning to focus on your relationship and prepare for married life together with our Marriage preparation course. The course, which will run on consecutive Thursdays will focus on a variety of things related to marriage, like communication, forgiveness and parenthood. The course is £50 to attend per couple.
St Monica's Parish Centre, Bootle
Stewart Avenue
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L20 9JD
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Are you getting married in the Catholic Church? Take time out from wedding planning to focus on your relationship and prepare for married life together with our Marriage preparation course. The course, which will run on consecutive Thursdays will focus on a variety of things related to marriage, like communication, forgiveness and parenthood. The course is £50 to attend per couple.
St Monica's Parish Centre, Bootle
Stewart Avenue
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L20 9JD
We offer a variety of formation and training opportunities to support your ministry or your personal growth in faith.
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The Sacraments are actions of the Holy Spirit working through the Church and are tangible ways in which God continues to minister to His people.
Connect with the charities and organisations active in our archdiocese, from Nugent to Caritas, CAFOD, to Feeding Liverpool.
Our resident team of young people who minister to other young people through retreats, events and formation.
This project exists to help people to grow in their spiritual life and to come to see God at work in thier lives - they are based in a retreat centre in Crosby.
These resources are here to equip anyone interested in the synod and to help all involved to approach the synodal process with an open disposition.
If you would like to join in a Mass with BSL Signing, please contact Fr Martin Kershaw in St Helens. The Deaf and Sign Community Service at Caritas in Nugent offers specialised support in Merseyside including BSL sign language classes, an arts and drama group, interpretation service, health awareness services and support in all areas of spiritual and pastoral life for people who are Deaf.
Dementia friendly activities from the Irenaeus Project include ‘Songs we remember’, a sing-along and Dementia awareness sessions. Please contact Sr Moira Meeghan at Irenaeus to find out more.
For Masses and community support, please contact Fr Steve Maloney. Masses and meetings are normally held at St Richard’s, Mayfield Street, Atherton, M46 0AQ.
Our bulletin offers a wealth of information, tips and resources that may be of help or interest to those who work in pastoral ministry or those wish to develop their faith. We promote events that are open to everyone, either in-person or via Zoom/Teams/YouTube, etc.
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