Monthly Archives: December 2009

The Venerable Mary Ward

On 19th December 2009 Pope Benedict XVI formally published a Decree recognising the ‘heroic virtue’ demonstrated by Mary Ward and thereby conferring on her the title ‘Venerable’. Her cause will now go forward to the next stage in the process towards beatification and eventual canonization.

Mary Ward (1585-1645) was a Catholic Yorkshire woman, related to several [...]

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Thoughts on a visit to the relics of St Therese at York Minster

In the end, the visit of the relics of St Thérèse to York Minster was almost unbearably moving. I talk as one who went on the Friday morning and listened to the service for schoolchildren and witnessed the procession of the relics down the nave to the great West Door followed by hundreds of children [...]

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The closure of Corus steelworks on Teesside

On behalf of the Roman Catholic Community of Teesside and the Diocese of Middlesbrough I would like to express my deep concern and sorrow for the loss of 1700 jobs at Corus. Steel making has been part of our Teesside tradition for over a century with the quality of its products known across the world [...]

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Hold a Parish Vigil of Prayer

or Holy Hour between 7 and 18 December 2009
The UN leaders meet in Copenhagen from 7 to 18 December to broker a Climate Change agreement to replace the Kyoto protocol. It’s vital that they come up with the right kind of deal that will:

Recognise and support the right to sustainable development for people in developing [...]

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Citizens for Sanctuary at Advent

If you do light a candle during Advent, please remember those seeking sanctuary. Those who have been detained from our area, Fatuma, Patrick, Habibulla, Mr. Khan, two Iranian men and a young Eritrean Christian unknown to us. The rate at which people are being put out onto the street is frightening and will [...]

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Roman Catholic Prison Chaplains

Many people in prison need more help and support, at this time in their lives, than at any other.
Roman Catholic Chaplains work to ensure the Sacramental and Pastoral needs of Roman Catholic prisoners are met. As a Chaplain you will carry out faith specific and generic duties, within a multi-Faith team, taking part [...]

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Podcast of Bishop Terry’s Pastoral Letter for Advent 2009

Click here to listen to the podcast of Bishop Terry’s Advent 2009 Pastoral Letter.

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What will you give and receive this Christmas?

2009 sees CAFOD’s widest ever range of World Gifts that capture the true spirit of Christmas. World Gifts are thoughtful gifts that are great to give and fun to receive. There’s a World Gift that’s perfect for everyone that will help transform the lives of poor communities and families in the developing world. Each gift [...]

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The True Spirit of Christmas

A Conversation with our Neighbour in Iraq
As you read your copy of the December Voice and with vast stocks of Christmas goods continuing to be sold in our shops (some Christmas items on sale since September), it is perhaps difficult to equate the preparation for Christ’s birth with the excessive pressure on consumers, especially hard [...]

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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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