Monthly Archives: November 2007

Outdoor Nativity Set Wanted

Parishioners at Saint Mary and St Romuald, Yarm, are very eager to acquire, or borrow, a set of Nativity figures suitable for outdoor use, to decorate the front of the Church on Yarm High Street.
The figures don’t necessarily have to be in perfect condition, nor does the set have to be complete.
If anyone [...]

By webmaster on November 28, 2007 | Leave a comment

York University CAFOD Advent Service

[ Saturday December 8, 2007; 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Students from the University of York have planned a CAFOD Advent Service!

It is taken from the “Live Simply” Advent Service promoting the themes of Advent and Cafod.

This will take place in St Wilfrid’s Catholic Church in York (with the kind permission of Canon Ryan) on Saturday 8th December at 3pm.

Everyone is welcome and [...]

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York University Catholic Students Christmas Fair

[ Wednesday December 5, 2007; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The Catholic Students’ Society at the University of York is holding a Christmas Fayre at St Paul’s Church, Heslington on Wednesday 5th December from 5pm until 8pm.

There will be music and games, entertainment and fun for all ages. Refreshments and stalls, for a small admission charge (£2 for adults, £1 for children). We are [...]

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’72 Hours’ – hear it now!

Adam Ditchburn, of St Stephen’s parish in Hull, has released a single in aid of the Bosco Volunteer Project, an organisation which sends young people to volunteer in worldwide projects both in the developing and developed world.
Released on Monday 26th November, the single ’72 Hours’ is now available though its vital to buy by Friday.
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By webmaster on November 27, 2007 | Leave a comment

Welcome the New Bishop of Middlesbrough

His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, has appointed Monsignor Terence Patrick Drainey the Seventh Bishop of Middlesbrough.

On accepting the appointment, Mgr Drainey said:
I give thanks to Almighty God for all his gifts and blessing, especially the gift of priestly ministry. I personally thank the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, for appointing me to Middlesbrough [...]

By webmaster on November 17, 2007 | 9 Comments

School Inspections: The Best Kept Secret in the Diocese

The Diocesan Trustees at its meeting on the 17th October received a report prepared by Mrs Kathleen Stead, the diocesan director of RE, on the Section 48 inspections of schools undertaken in the diocese in the school year 2006-07. (To find the reports type Education+Service+reports into the Search field on the Diocesan website.)
The Section 48 [...]

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Vital Supplies Reach Sick Children

Two consignments left our diocese for Baghdad Central Training Hospital for Children over the summer and both consignments reached the hospital thanks to the support from the British Embassy and the Iraqi Ministry of Health in the City.
The last consignment to the value of £8,000 was possible thanks to the speedy release of funds generated [...]

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Bishop John Crowley’s Thanksgiving Mass – a reminder

On Friday 14 December at 7.00 pm Bishop John will return to the Diocese for a Mass of Thanksgiving, and in preparation for that celebration the following article is offered as a simple appreciation of Bishop John’s fourteen years as Bishop of the Diocese of Middlesbrough.
Responding to a suggestion made by many people, a [...]

By webmaster on November 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

Come Home for Christmas

A Catholic and lost contact?

You are welcome!
The door of your local Catholic church is open to you.
Whatever your situation or circumstances, however much time has lapsed since your last visit to a church, there is a place for you.
If you are feeling afraid or apprehensive, there is no need to be.
The Church will not judge [...]

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Sister Mary Raphael’s 100th birthday

Sr Mary Raphael (Teresa Harrison) was born in Hull on 20th October 1907. The family lived in the Spring Bank area and numbered three boys and seven girls. The two remaining are Sr Raphael and Sr Benedict (now 98).

Sr Raphael spoke recently of her memories of a secure, happy childhood and mentioned that her three [...]

By webmaster on November 17, 2007 | 2 Comments