Monthly Archives: May 2008

New AOS Lay Chaplain for Hull

Congratulations to Anne McClaren who was recently appointed AOS Lay Chaplain in Hull.

Anne can be contacted on her mobile phone; her number is 07906 661633

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AOS Great Britain – New National Director

Captain Paul Quinn has assumed the role of National Director for the Apostleship of the Sea in Great Britain; he commenced in the role on 17th April, succeeding Commodore Chris York who has retired after seven years overseeing the growth and development of this Catholic ministry to seafarers.

Paul Quinn is no stranger to the maritime [...]

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David Taylor Installed as Catenian Grand President

David Taylor was installed as the Grand President of the Catenian Association at the Grand Council Meeting in Manchester on Thursday 15th May. 2008 is the Centenary for the Catenians, having been formed in Manchester in 1908. David is the 79th Grand President and will commence his Presidency by visiting the grave of the Founder [...]

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New Catenian Circle in North Yorks

Worldwide Catholic Organisation moves into its second century by forming a new circle in North Yorkshire
The Catenian Association is an international brotherhood of Catholic men who believe in strengthening family life through friendship and faith. The Catenians were founded in Manchester in 1908 and today have a membership of 10,000 business and professional men in [...]

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African Ceilidh Joy

Kath Sainsbury, Practice Manager for Justice First writes, ‘Thanks to all those involved in the African Ceilidh on Friday 25th April at St Thomas More, Beechwood in aid of Justice First, a charity which works alongside people who have been refused asylum. Like all charities working with disadvantaged groups, we must constantly raise funds to [...]

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Inauguration of the Catenian Circle of Hambleton

SS Joseph & Francis Xavier, Richmond – 31 May 2008
We gather today in order to ask God’s blessing on the setting up of a new Catenian Circle in Hambleton. It is also the feast of the Visitation of Our Blessed Lady. It is because of her faith that we, with all generations, call Mary blessed. [...]

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Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage – Closing Mass

29 May 2008
We come together for our final Pilgrimage Mass and we gather in a spirit of thanksgiving to Almighty God for all the great and wonderful things he has done for us on this Pilgrimage. We take a moment to count our blessings.
For the times we have not appreciated God’s goodness to us, for [...]

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Mass in the Mountains – Lourdes

28 May 2008
It is very hard for us to believe that we mean so much to the Lord, so much that he died for each one of us. But there is something even more difficult to believe, that every human being is equally dear to him. As we begin this Mass, we pray that our [...]

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Mass of Anointing – Lourdes

27 May 2008
I can remember as a child walking past a toy shop near our house and seeing a chemistry set. It intrigued me, fascinated me – all the different chemicals with strange sounding names and the mysterious glass bottles and instruments. I wanted that Chemistry Set so badly. It was now September or perhaps [...]

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Bicentennial of Ushaw College, Durham

Feast of Corpus Christi – 25 May 2008
Today we celebrate the great feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to the date, 25th May, it also happens to be the feast of Bede the Venerable who was born, lived out his life and died not too far from [...]

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