Over 200 celebrate University's patronal feast and 60th anniversary at Trinity Sunday Fun Day

Organised by the Leeds Trinity Chaplaincy team in collaboration with Our Lady of Kirkstall Parish, the event at the University’s Horsforth Campus included Mass in the Chapel, music from the Parish’s music group, a picnic lunch, and lawn games.

And to help mark the institution’s 60th anniversary, archive photography and memorabilia was on display, allowing guests to explore and reflect on its history.

Cat Sayburn, Lay Chaplain, said: “It was incredible to gather as the community of Leeds Trinity both past and present to celebrate not only our Patronal Feast Day but our 60th anniversary too. It was beautiful to see so many alumni reminiscing about the impact Leeds Trinity has had on their lives. A huge thanks to the team for all their hard work in making this happen.”

Photos from Trinity Sunday Fun Day are available to view on the Leeds Trinity Chaplaincy Facebook page.

Leeds Trinity is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026, offering an opportunity for the institution to acknowledge its past with pride, look forward to the future with ambition, and showcase its strengths, successes, and impact.

The modern-day Leeds Trinity University can trace its origin to 1966, starting out as two teacher training colleges. Trinity and All Saints, as they were known, were originally governed separately, with the Sisters of the Cross and Passion taking responsibility for the women’s college and the Catholic Education Council managing the men’s college.

The two colleges merged in 1980 and then became a University College in 2009 when taught-degree awarding powers were received. Then, in 2012, the institution achieved full university status and became Leeds Trinity University.

More information about the history of Leeds Trinity can be found on the University website.