See below for events and information from around the diocese sent to us to advertise. These are not SVMH events but may be of interest to those who attend our community. Please use the contact details listed in each advert to find out more information.
Job Vacancies in the Diocese of Hallam
Check out the latest job vacancies in and around the Diocese.
Hallam Bridge
This is the newsletter for the Hallam Diocese. It’s a great way to find out what’s being going on and find out about upcoming events. Click here for the most recent edition.
Free online Wellbeing Course for Men
Starting 4th March Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.30 online
A free six-week course for a happier and more relaxed you.
Join us to explore;
Emotional Self-care – Emotional self-care allows us to take to take time for the benefit of our health and well-being.
Thinking about putting your own needs first - building your resilience.
Being more assertive and setting boundaries–so that you can communicate better and more effectively at home and work.
Stress and relaxation techniques – learning new skills for a more relaxed you.
Build resilience and recover from trauma – To move forward in our life.
Come and join us for these relaxed, friendly and supportive sessions!
For more information and to book in please contact Janet Kent on 07927657462 or email jkent@hallam-diocese.com
Rachel’s Vineyard - Support us
Hurt by Abortion? Abortion impacts families and the wider community. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is a life-affirming charity that offers a healing ministry to anyone hurt by abortion. Please consider supporting the work of Rachel’s Vineyard UK by donating to
Rachel's Vineyard Birmingham,
Sort Code: 30-96-28,
Account No: 2467 4268
Volunteer Welcomers needed for Padley Chapel
Historic Padley Chapel near Grindleford is a Designated Pilgrim Place in the Diocese of Hallam for the 2025 Jubilee Year. Therefore, more people are needed to help with the Chapel opening on Sunday afternoons and the occasional weekday during the “Pilgrim Year of Hope”. You will be part of a team of 2, 3 or 4 volunteers and will be given full guidance and support.
Please email: friendsofpadley@hallam-diocese.com or ring Sheila on 07855 039711 for more information.
Jubilee Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Friday 27th June- 3rd July 2025
Bishop Ralph invites you to join him on the Jubilee Year 2025 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Booking forms available to download here. Enquiries 01302 247 910 or email lourdesoffice@hallam-diocese.com
Fare £889pp - 6 nights Full Board (excludes insurance) flying from Leeds Bradford Airport direct to Lourdes.
This year we hope to welcome pilgrims from every parish in the diocese. All are very welcome to join us- pilgrims who need help due to medical issues/ mobility, volunteer helpers, doctors, nurses, clergy, and general pilgrims.
A Holy Hour For Life (with Exposition)
Mother of God Church, Abbeydale Road, S7 1DX. Last Saturday of the month after the 10am Mass.
Towards Jubilee 2025
Do you consider yourself to have a disability? Do you care for someone with a disability? Please complete this short Survey about Inclusion and Welcome in the Diocese of Hallam.
The Church is Our Home: Hallam Diocese Inclusion and Accessibility Survey
Please email allarewelcomejubilee2025@gmail.com for a copy of the survey, then complete and return to same email address. Thank you
40 Days for Life
Will you join the next 40 Days for Life campaign in Sheffield? During the 40 Days for Life, we unite in prayer, fasting and public witness for life. We pray to change hearts and minds, and want pregnant women in difficult circumstances to know there are other options available and that we want to help. If you are able to join us, contact Rachel on 07368297872 or 40dforlsheffield@gmail.com
From 5th March, Sheffield's 40 Days for Life campaign invites you to join other Christians in praying and fasting for an end to abortion in our community. Come and join us to peacefully witness for the sanctity of human life. If you'd like to join, please sign up at www.40daysforlife.com/en/broomhall or call Rachel 07368297872 or Andrew 07943893945.
Grief to Grace
Grief to Grace is a specialised programme of spiritual and psychological healing for anyone who has suffered sexual, physical, emotional or spiritual abuse. Please contact the Grief to Grace team on 020 8154 2719 or info@grieftograceuk.org
St Wilfrid's Centre Spring Grand Draw Raffle Tickets NOW ON SALE
If you an individual, organisation or business and would like to sell or buy our raffle tickets, please contact Bev Kershaw on 0114 2555720. Every ticket sold will help us provide essential services for our clients. The full list of amazing prizes can be found on our website.
Help knit a giant bee for St Wilfrid’s Centre! Contact for any further details needed.
Choose St Wilfrid’s to give alms to this Lent! They support vulnerable, isolated, socially-excluded and homeless adults.
Cycling Pilgrimage July 2025. Read more information in the Welcome Pack, and in FAQ, and text Rev.Deacon John Gilliver on 07350585998 or email gocyclinghallam@gmail.com to book.
St Vincent’s Furniture Project
St Vincent’s Furniture Project (the Furniture Store) has been helping locally in Sheffield for 36 years. We urgently need beds, furniture and household equipment such as crockery, and bedding that is clean and in reasonable condition. We aim to provide decent living conditions for people who are often in desperate need. We collect and deliver the donated items for free and we change lives. In the longer term might you be able to help us by volunteering, or with a standing order donation. You can make all the difference. Can you help? Reach us on 0114 270 3990 and www.svp.org.uk/sheffield-furniture-store Thank you!
Little Fishes free playgroup for 0-3yrs on Wednesday morning in St Marie’s Houlden Hall 10:30-12pm. Email Candida on ppc@stmariecathedral.org for more info
Mary’s Meals: A simple solution to world hunger
Mary’s Meals serves nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a good meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future. Consider this charity if you’re looking to raise money or donate.
Theology of the Body Network UK
The TOB Network UK run a monthly Zoom session on the first Tuesday of the month. This year they are exploring TOB and Catechism. To be added to their database, you can email them. They also announce all their in person events. Being on the database is a way to keep in touch with all things Theology of the Body Network UK.
World food crisis: What you can do today to fight the causes of hunger in the future
Click here to find out more from Cafod.
CAFOD Gap Year
Are you finishing university this year and looking for a way to change the world?
In the last 13 years our gap year volunteers have raised awareness of global justice and inspired a new generation to use their faith in Action.
CAFOD’s gap year programme, Step into the Gap offers the opportunity for 18-30-year olds to gain experience, develop leadership skills and spend a year in the service of others. Travel, accommodation, and a stipend included. Open to UK applicants who have the right to live and work in the UK only.
CAFOD alumni gappers journey didn’t finish there as they have continued in roles in education , science , politic, engineering , youth ministry, police and further volunteering overseas.
Are you ready for your next step ? For more information and how to apply go to cafod.org.uk/gapyear
Carmel Care
Volunteers Needed for Carmel Care
Do you have 2 hours a week to spare, would you like to support our community at the Carmel Care Centre? We are seeking committed and caring individuals to support our activity sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We are particularly interested in hearing from those who have a skill or interest to share with others, for example any kind of creative arts, music or baking? If you are interested and would like to find out more please contact Janet Kent on 07927 657462 or email Janet at jkent@hallam-diocese.com. The centre is based at
172 Dykes Hall Rd, Sheffield S6 4GS.
Carmel Care Centre welcomes new members
The Carmel Care Centre welcomes all members of the community to join us weekly on a Tuesday and Wednesday for lunch and activities, we are a caring and welcoming group with plenty of space for new members. To find out more please contact Janet Kent on 07927 657462 or email Janet at jkent@hallam-diocese.com.The centre is based at 172 Dykes Hall Rd, Sheffield S6 4GS.
For information pack for WYD 2023, click here.
For any of our students/ young adults under 25, there is a Wellbeing Cafe in Sheffield that meets once a week on a Tues at 5pm. Star House, 43 Division Street, Sheffield S1 4GE. Turn up or contact on 0114 201 2800 or door.43@sheffieldfutures.org.uk
