At 3pm the faithful gathered at St Chad’s Cathedral for the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord.
The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday was celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Longley and included the narrative of the Lord’s Passion according to St John, which was sung, and Adoration of the Holy Cross.
The Homily was given by Fr Michael Dolman, the Rector of St Mary’s College, Oscott.
Thousands of people across the Archdiocese will have taken part in such services at their local church.