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The departments that support parishes, schools and the daily life of the diocese.

The team running diocesan finance, property, HR and central operations from the Curial Offices in Prenton.

Mission & Evangelisation

Helping parishes proclaim the Gospel. Formation, OCIA, evangelisation training and parish mission support.

Twelve local authorities, 112 schools, 43,000 children. The Education Department supports all Catholic school in the diocese.

Protecting children and adults at risk. The Safeguarding Office is on 0151 652 9855 or safeguarding@dioceseofshrewsbury.org.

The Chancery handles canonical matters, dispensations, faculties and the official archives of the diocese.

Schools Singing Programme

Building a tradition of fine sacred music in our schools. Training children and teachers to sing the liturgy well.

Christian Unity & Dialogue

Working with other Christian communities across the diocese in prayer, witness and shared service.

The team accompanying men and women asking what God is calling them to.

Telling the diocesan story. Press, social media, website, newsletters and parish support.

Supporting the liturgical life of the diocese. Sacred music, the Ordo, the Chrism Mass and the celebration of the sacraments.

Marriage Tribunal

The diocesan court that hears nullity cases for those whose marriages have ended in civil divorce.

Youth Mission Team

Working with young people in our parishes and schools. Retreats, missions, school chaplaincy and the Stockport hub.

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New to the Church? Get to grips with the basics. God, Jesus, the Mass, prayer, the saints.

Wondering what God is calling you to? Find your vocation in marriage, priesthood, religious life or consecrated singleness.

Already Catholic and want to go deeper? Explainers on scripture, the Catechism, the sacraments and the saints.

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Ready to join the Church? Last Easter 171 adults were received here. Find out how to join them.

Want to build a daily prayer life? Practical guides on prayer, adoration, confession and reading the Bible.

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The diocesan directory in one place. People, places, documents and resources, all searchable.

Every Catholic church, school, office and religious house in the diocese, with addresses, Mass times and contacts.

Diocesan policies, parish templates, forms and annual reports. Searchable, downloadable, all in one place.

Clergy and staff across the diocese. Every priest, deacon, religious and lay leader, with role and contact details.

Articles, guides and explainers for learning, growing and sharing the Catholic faith.

News & Events

News & Events

What's happening across the diocese. Pastoral letters, parish stories and the events calendar.

Pastoral letters from Bishop Mark, parish stories and updates from across the diocese.

Lourdes Pilgrimage

Each summer the Diocese of Shrewsbury makes a pilgrimage to Lourdes. The 75th annual pilgrimage runs 31 July to 6 August 2026.

What's on in our parishes, schools and the Cathedral. Masses, retreats, pilgrimages and diocesan gatherings.

About

About Our Diocese

The Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury, serving 170,000 Catholics across Cheshire, Shropshire and beyond.

Meet the family of 170,000 Catholics in 89 parishes serving Cheshire, Shropshire and beyond, under the care of Bishop Mark Davies.

Meet the people who run the daily life of the diocese, from the Vicars General to each departmental director.

Bishop Mark Davies, eleventh Bishop of Shrewsbury, has led the diocese since 2010 with a ministry rooted in the Eucharist and vocations.

The Diocese of Shrewsbury was born in 1851 with 26 priests and 20,000 Catholics. This is the story of the 175 years since.

Our Departments

The departments that support parishes, schools and the daily life of the diocese.

The team running diocesan finance, property, HR and central operations from the Curial Offices in Prenton.

Mission & Evangelisation

Helping parishes proclaim the Gospel. Formation, OCIA, evangelisation training and parish mission support.

Twelve local authorities, 112 schools, 43,000 children. The Education Department supports all Catholic school in the diocese.

Protecting children and adults at risk. The Safeguarding Office is on 0151 652 9855 or safeguarding@dioceseofshrewsbury.org.

The Chancery handles canonical matters, dispensations, faculties and the official archives of the diocese.

Schools Singing Programme

Building a tradition of fine sacred music in our schools. Training children and teachers to sing the liturgy well.

Christian Unity & Dialogue

Working with other Christian communities across the diocese in prayer, witness and shared service.

The team accompanying men and women asking what God is calling them to.

Telling the diocesan story. Press, social media, website, newsletters and parish support.

Supporting the liturgical life of the diocese. Sacred music, the Ordo, the Chrism Mass and the celebration of the sacraments.

Marriage Tribunal

The diocesan court that hears nullity cases for those whose marriages have ended in civil divorce.

Youth Mission Team

Working with young people in our parishes and schools. Retreats, missions, school chaplaincy and the Stockport hub.

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