On Monday 25 August 2008 at 2.35 am in the Convent of St Joseph, Whitby Father Peter Coleman returned to the Lord. May he rest in peace. Read More

For in one Spirit we were all baptised into one body; and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. (1 Cor 12:13)

I am going to start with a story today. I hope you like stories, and I am praying that you won’t have heard this one before. Here we go. Read More

Bishop Terry’s words at World Youth Day, Sydney 2008

If we live by the Spirit, let us be guided by the Spirit (Gal 5.25)

If you live by the Spirit you will be in no danger of yielding to self-indulgence……If you are led by the Spirit, no law can touch you…what the Spirit brings is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Gal 5.16ff)

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CAFOD in Central America

I can honestly say the great sense of expectation with which I set out with on my visit to CAFOD’s partners and projects in Honduras and Nicaragua was completely fulfilled by the reality. It was an honour and a privilege to be a participant on the visit in June. Read More

Wednesday December 17th 7pm at St. Patrick’s Church, Thornaby

Wednesday, December 10th 7pm at the Holy Name of Mary Church, Middlesbrough

Wednesday December 3rd 7pm at St. Andrew’s Church, Teesville

There are many resources available to promote CAFOD’s Harvest Fast Day in schools and parishes. Where we have CAFOD contacts, these resources are sent to them but if you would like to see them online, visit www.cafod.org.uk/fundraising or if you would like to become a contact, get in touch with us at the CAFOD Office on (01904) 671767 or by e-mail: middlesbrough@cafod.org.uk

As you may have read in the local evening press, ‘Eleven Not-so-grumpy Men’ undertook a rain soaked 16 mile walk from the Cathedral to Mount Grace to raise funds for CAFOD on 5th July. The rain did not dampen their spirits though and they cheerfully endured the inclement weather for the duration of the walk and sought solace in one of Osmotherley’s hotels at the end of the walk to dry out over a beer, when the sun decided to put in an appearance! Well done to them all for their efforts!

This was the theme for the recent RCIA Network Conference, held in Manchester and attended by 70 plus people from across the dioceses. It was led with inspiration and passion by Sr Sheila O’Dea, a Mercy Sister from Canada, who is currently on the staff at All Hallows, Dublin. Read More