11th September 2007

‘On your walls Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never fall silent, day or night’ Isaiah 62:6

When I was telephoned within a few hours of his death that Bishop Augustine had gone from this world, to a life we pray which has no end, those words with which I began only a moment ago, from the Prophet Isaiah came into my mind, for I believe they sum up an outstanding Bishop, a vigilant Bishop, posted as it were by the Lord to look around and see by day and by night what was to be done as the Lord’s watchman, and to do it gladly. Read More

The majority of our Catholic schools in Hull and the East Riding were closed for several days due to the flooding in June causing site drainage difficulties or actual damage. Two primary schools, St Thomas More in Hull and St Mary and St Joseph in Pocklington were both particularly badly affected. Read More

There’s a music workshop led by Philip Jakob, Music Director of Hallam Diocese, at St Francis Church, Acklam, Middlesbrough on Saturday 29th September, 10am-4pm.

Bring a packed lunch. It’s free and a good time should be had by all.

Homily preached by The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Birmingham at the Funeral Mass for Bishop Augustine Harris, Wednesday 12th September 2007 in St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough Read More

On the evening of 10th September, Bishop Tom Williams, Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool, celebrated Mass for the residents and community at Ince Blundell where Bishop Harris had resided for the past few years. Read More

in aid of the Lourdes Sick Fund

At the Marton Hotel and Country Club on Friday 19th October

Dancing to the Ray John’s Band, 8pm - midnight. Tickets from the parishes. Price £4

from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

2nd September 2007

We, the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, want at the start of this new school year to re-affirm our vision of Catholic education and our commitment to providing Catholic schools. We also want to highlight how successful our schools are and the contribution they make to society in general. Read More

The annual reunion Mass and lunch for our retired priests was held in York on 14th September. Mgr Dasey was the principal concelebrant, and Mgr Hogan, a member of the Retired Priests’ Welfare Committee, preached the homily.

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A Mass to celebrate the lives of our departed brothers and sisters will be held on the Feast of the Holy Souls, 2nd November 2007 at 7.00 pm at Sacred Heart Church, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough. There will be candles available for you to light for your loved ones.

Everyone welcome whatever your beliefs.

A Government Inspector has heaped praise on the children, staff and governors of St Mary’s RC Primary School in Grangetown, dubbing it ‘an outstanding school where children thrive.’ Read More