Monthly Archives: November 2009

CAFOD Radio 4 broadcast

The BBC Radio 4 ‘File on 4′ report on how huge profits from smuggled gold fund the rebel militias in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite the UN arms embargo on the country can be heard on the BBC File on 4 podcast.
The report, harrowing at times, mentions CAFOD’s work in the DRC.
There is [...]

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Assisted Suicide – our Bishops respond

Having Your Say on Assisted Suicide
There is an important consultation taking place about when cases of ‘assisted suicide’ will be prosecuted. The law on ‘assisting suicide’ has not changed but the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has issued ‘interim guidelines’ about when to prosecute people who do it. We have until 16 December to respond. [...]

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Twenty Two Hours of Joyful Faith

Just before 2pm on 2nd October, loud applause from the long queue unable to get into the Cathedral greeted the arrival with police outriders of the vehicle carrying the relics of St Therese. The Cathedral bells also sounded their welcome as Bishop Terence blessed the casket and with the Canons of the Chapter led the [...]

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A Word of Thanks from Bishop Terence

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody involved in the visit of the relics of St Therese to the Cathedral. It was truly a wonderful opportunity of grace for us all. Firstly, my thanks to Fr Gerard Robinson and his team for outstanding organisation.

Thanks, also, to the Knights and Brancadiers, the [...]

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Farewell Prayer

following the visit of the relics of St Thérèse
Loving Father,
We thank you for the visit of the relics of St Therese to our country.
We ask you to draw us more deeply into your love
And to fill us with confidence in your mercy.
Help us to become, like St Therese, love at the heart of the Church.
We [...]

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Thank you, St Clare’s School!

The foods brought in for the Harvest Celebration at St Clare’s School have been very kindly donated to the Mary Thompson Fund, which supports refugees and asylum seekers in the Tees Valley many of whom receive no other support.

Many, many thanks to Mrs Fall, and all the staff, governors, parents and children for their generous [...]

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New Priest for Our Diocese in the Year for the Priest

[ Saturday November 21, 2009; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] In this Year for Priest 2009, we are delighted to have an ordination to the Priesthood at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 21st November at 12 midday. David Pick was an Anglican Priest in the diocese of York for over 23 years, he was an Assistant Priest at Howden in the village of Sledmore and [...]

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Journey in Faith – an Introduction

[ Saturday November 14, 2009; 10:30 am to 3:45 pm. ] Exploring RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

This is an opportunity to glimpse a vision of the richness the RCIA journey offers, not only to newcomers to the faith, but to the whole parish community.

Further details are on the Adult Formation sub-domain.

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Come and Join us for Christmas at the Endsleigh Centre

[ Thursday December 24, 2009 3:00 pm to Friday December 25, 2009 3:00 pm. ] Christmas Eve (Thursday 24 December): Arrivals 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm, Evening Meal – 6.30 pm.
Followed by Vigil Mass in a local church (if desired).
Christmas Day (Friday 25 December): Morning Mass (voluntary) at 11.00 am with Fr Horsley.
Traditional Christmas Dinner and Evening Cold Buffet.
Boxing Day (Saturday 26 December): Depart at 10.00 am.
Cost £100.00 in an [...]

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Christmas Shopping in Hull

Bed and Breakfast, arrivals welcome from 2.00 pm.
Home made evening meal with a glass of wine at the all inclusive rate of £45.00.
Prayer room for private prayer and meditation; Labyrinth – Poustinia; Beautiful grounds.
Special reduced rates for groups of 10+. Ten minute bus ride into the city centre.
For further information, contact:
The Pastoral Centre is in [...]

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