A landmark century and a half of local history was marked in style this July as St Paul’s Church, Monk Bretton, successfully hosted its highly anticipated 150th anniversary festival. The week-long celebration brought the local community together to honour 150 years of parish life since the church’s foundation stone was first laid on 6 July 1876. Throughout the entire anniversary week, doors were thrown open to the public for an extensive heritage exhibition. Packed crowds ste

Every day, many families in Barnsley face the challenge of providing basic essentials for their babies. Financial struggles make it difficult to buy necessary items like baby clothes, nappies, and wipes. To help these families, the Barnsley Baby Basket Appeal, in partnership with the Salvation Army at Wombwell, is once again calling for donations. Your support can make a real difference in the lives of local families who need it most. The donations from last time with Fr. Dar

A new statue of Saint Paul now stands proudly in the Church, marking a significant moment for the local community and parishioners. This carefully crafted statue, created by the talented local sculptor John Nyland, was recently installed and blessed by the Bishop of Wakefield, Malcolm Chamberlain. The statue captures Saint Paul holding a Bible and a sword, reflecting traditional Christian iconography and symbolizing his role as both a teacher and a defender of the faith. The

With only 10 days to go, excitement is building as we prepare to welcome the renowned Cawthorne Brass Band to St Paul's Church in Monk...