St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough

14th December 2007

Mass of Thanksgiving and Farewell

Dear sisters, dear brothers

How I’ve always enjoyed addressing you in such a way, because that’s what we are within the household of faith, sisters and brothers together. And how much that means at the very deepest level about our relations with each other, sisters and brothers together in the family of God. Right at the start of this Mass my greeting was ‘Peace be with you’. And you replied ‘And also with you’. For us to be able to do that, to share with each other the peace of Christ, is something very special. Later on in this Mass, just before Holy Communion, we’ll get another chance to do the same thing when we come to the sign of peace. It’s such a lovely moment on every level, isn’t it? It’s warmly human as we turn to greet all those around us with a smile, a handshake, or even a hug. And it’s deeply spiritual as well, entrusting into each other’s keeping that gift of true peace which Christ alone is able to give. Read More

Bishop Elect Terence has expressed a desire to get to know the diocesan family as soon as possible and to this end has chosen Lent to spend extended visits to the pastoral areas – this will enable him to visit some of the hospitals, schools and educational colleges, penal institutions, religious houses, civic and ecumenical Leaders, and hopefully will celebrate one of the pre-arranged Station Masses. Read More

Bishop Elect Terence is very aware of the limitations placed on him for those able to join him for his Episcopal Ordination in his Cathedral of St Mary’s on Friday, 25 January 2008 (the Conversion of St Paul). Anxious as he is to meet the good people across the diocese entrusted to his care in the following week of his ordination, he will celebrate Holy Mass with his brother priests and religious, and as many as possible from the parishes, in the following locations: Read More

The Middlesbrough Diocesan Year Book 2008

is now on sale in most churches in the Diocese, costing £2.00

Or, you can order a copy by post for £2.00
plus £1.25 postage and packing from:
Miss Jenny Dowson, Curial Offices,
50a The Avenue, Linthorpe,
Middlesbrough, TS5 6QT
Tel: 01642 850505

A Knights of St Columba presentation

Tickets for this variety show with music and mayhem from priests and parishioners are available now! Read More

(effective from 6 April 2008)

• Parishes within the Diocese face a potential loss of tax amounting to £50,000
• To prevent this loss can I increase the amount of my donation by 15p in every pound?
• If I’m not already using Gift Aid can I now complete a Declaration to help my parish claim as much tax as possible?

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A Message from Mgr Dasey

Dear Brother Priests, Deacons, Religious and lay people of our Diocese

It is my task as Diocesan Administrator and Chair of our Trustee Board to present to you our 2006 Accounts. However, 2007 has been a year of significant change in our Diocese that I must make mention of it at the start of this review. Read More

During 2008 the FCJ Sisters are celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the death of their Foundress Marie-Madeleine díHouet.

There will be a special Mass celebrated at Middlesbrough Cathedral on Saturday 5th April 2008 at 12 midday.

An open invitation is extended to all - friends, past and present staff of FCJ Schools, and indeed to anyone who would like to join in thanking God for the gift of Marie-Madeleine to the Church and to the world.

Further details in February Catholic Voice.

On Saturday October 20th, four delegates from the Middlesbrough Diocese attended a National Conference on Families, Mental Health and Pastoral Care in the Catholic Community organised by The Marriage and Family Life Division of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. Read More

St Francis’ in Middlesbrough is a parish which has close contacts with a number of asylum seekers. Read More