Monthly Archives: April 2008

Pray for the Church in China

At Mass next Sunday, look around you. For each person you see, imagine another 11 people. That will give you some idea of the numbers of Catholics in China. In a huge country of 1.3 billion people, numbers are never more than estimates. But even conservative guesses put the Catholic population of China at 12 [...]

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In Honour of St Margaret Clitherow

Plaque on Ouse Bridge York to St Margaret Clitherow arranged by Knights of St Columba.
Bishop Terence Drainey of Middlesbrough is to unveil a plaque to St Margaret Clitherow at the Micklegate end of Ouse Bridge in York on Friday 29th August at 3.30pm. This will be close to the place where St Margaret was martyred [...]

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The Poor Look For Food – The Rich Look For An Appetite

Livesimply
On Saturday 15th March, almost 40 people (young and not so young) from throughout our Diocese made the journey to Manchester for the Live It! event, celebrating all the work that has been done in trying to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the poor throughout 2007, the 40th anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s [...]

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Fr Tony Storey’s evening prayer video

A beautiful evening prayer video featuring the late Fr Tony Storey has been posted to YouTube.
Sincere thanks to whoever has posted this.
Click here to see the video and hear Fr Tony.
Father Tony returned to the Lord on 1st May 2007. May he rest in peace.

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Baghdad – Fifth Aid Consignment Arrives

On the 7th April this year we received the following three messages, following the safe arrival of the fifth consignment:
“Dear John and Friends,
Thank you for the shipment. We appreciate your cooperation and help. God bless you all. If you do not mind, could you send the following medical supplies… Best Regards, Jaffar” Dr Jaffar al-Ghaban
“Thank [...]

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Giving to your Parish

On or After 6th April 2008
Question: When does £10.00 = £12.82?
Answer: When you Gift Aid your payment to your parish on or after 6th April 2008.
How? As a Gift Aid donor you are treated as making a payment net of basic rate tax.
Also, subject to Royal Assent, HM Revenue & Customs will increase the value [...]

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The Sea to Sea Challenge

Apostleship of the Sea is calling for people to sign up for its Sea to Sea challenge to have a chance to walk in the footsteps of the apostles.
Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) is offering a truly unique experience for those who love to travel. A chance to visit the Holy Land and to participate [...]

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Vocations Weekend with the FCJs

[ Friday May 23, 2008 to Sunday May 25, 2008. ] The Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus would like to invite young women interested in religious life to Stella Maris, Broadstairs, Kent on 23rd – 25th May 2008.

Jesus invites us to share his mission …
committed to him,
walking faithfully with him
making his mission our mission
sent to proclaim the Good News by our lives.

This will be a time [...]

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The Permanent Diaconate

Rev Len Collings is a married, Permanent Deacon of the Middlesbrough Diocese and on Wednesday 12th March 2008, he carefully outlined to the Cleveland Newman Circle the history, role and future potential of the Permanent Diaconate in the life of the Church.
He explained that the service of deacons had been instituted during apostolic times [...]

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In St Charles’ Footsteps

St Charles Pilgrimage 2008
During the first week of April this year a group of 43 pilgrims from St Charles Borromeo, Hull, and surrounding parishes joined together with Canon Michael Loughlin and Fr Stephen Maughan for a memorable journey to Italy, organised by Malcolm and Jean Campbell.

The group visited Arona, his birthplace, with its imposing [...]

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