The Diocese of Northampton is a Catholic diocese covering Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Northamptonshire, with a rich history dating back to the 7th century. Its mother church is the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate and St Thomas of Canterbury. Re-established in 1850 after centuries without Catholic dioceses in Britain, it now comprises 68 parishes and serves a Catholic population of over 173,000. The diocese also features two official shrines and participates in the Catholic Association Pilgrimage.Wikipedia