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Welcome to the Parishes of

St Columba’s & St Malachy’s Catholic Churches Halifax

Parish Priest: Monsignor Michael McQuinn (Fr Michael)

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Masses this weekend

Nineteenth Sunday in the Church’s Year

Sunday 9th August

St Malachy’s 9.00 am

St Columba’s 11.00 am

In addition, Father Michael will celebrate Mass as follows:

Saturday 8th August – St Bernard’s – 5.00 pm

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WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Tuesday 11th August – St Malachy’s – NO MASS

Wednesday 12th August – St Columba’s – 12 noon

Thursday 13th August – St Malachy’s – NO MASS

Friday 14th August – St Columba’s – 12 noon

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This weekend’s Bulletin – 8th-9th August 2026Download

Holy Gospel according to Matthew – 14 v 22-33Download

Reflection for the Nineteenth Sunday of the Church’s YearDownload

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Sacrament of Reconciliation

St Malachy’s 8.15am- 8.45am – First & third Sunday of each month (next on Sunday 16th August)

St Columba’s 11.30am – 12 noon – First Saturday of each month (next on Saturday 5th Sept )

Fr Michael is also available by personal arrangement.

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Weekend Mass Times – Halifax Deanery – from August 2026

Weekend Mass Times – Halifax Deanery Download

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We are very proud of the recent feature in the Halifax Courier on St Malachy’s Primary School click on the link below to view:

https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/education/calderdale-school-dubbed-safe-haven-for-pupils-praised-for-making-improvements-in-latest-ofsted-report-5310059

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Icon of St Columba presented to St Columba’s by local artist and parishioner Christine Czainski – unveiled and Blessed at a Special Mass. Our sincerest thanks to Christine from all the Parish for this delightful gift.

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BISHOP MARCUS’ MESSAGE REGARDING THE RECENT PASSAGE THROUGH PARLIAMENT OF PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE CHANGES’Download

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St Columba’s SVP

We want you to know that we are here to give confidential help to anyone who needs it. If you are aware of anyone struggling with problems, like the cost of living or loneliness, please encourage them to get in touch. They may be members of another religion or none – we make no distinction. Please remember us and those we can help in your prayers.

We had a wonderful presentation from St Columba’s SVP President recently and below is the Newsletter & Financial Report that was referred to: