Diocese of Middlesbrough
Serving North & East Yorkshire
- Mass for Deceased Clergy - Wednesday 4th November 2026 Saint Mary’s Cathedral at 12pm
Articles
Latest news from around the diocese and beyond
Caritas hosts day of prayer and reflection
Father Chris Hughes will speak on the theme “No justice, no peace” at a day of prayer, reflection and solidarity at St Mary’s Cathedral to mark the 10th World Day of the Poor.A parish priest in North Shields, Father Chris is also chair of the Diocese of Hexham and...
A day of reflection for catechists
Catechists from across the Diocese of Middlesbrough are invited to step away from the busyness of parish life and come together for The Well: A Day of Reflection for Catechists.The event, from 10.30am to 3pm on Saturday January 30 2027, will be held in the peaceful...
Deacon Peter retires as Stella Maris chaplain
Deacon Peter Barrigan has hung up his hard hat and hi-vis jacket as he retires from his role as Stella Maris Regional Port Chaplain for Teesport.The 74-year-old had ministered to seafarers and fishers for the last 22 years (12 as Chaplain and 10 as a volunteer ship...
A life consecrated to God
People from across the diocese and beyond gathered in St Mary’s Cathedral to celebrate as I was consecrated to the Ordo Virginum by Bishop Emeritus Terry. I was particularly grateful for the support of people attending from my current parish of St Paulinus in...
Book of condolence opened for Sister Ann
A book of condolence has been opened at the Bar Convent in York for Sister Ann Stafford CJ, who died on Thursday September 24 while visiting family in Ireland.Sister Ann, who was mother superior of the Congregation of Jesus at the Bar Convent, was a much-loved figure...
Death of Hull-born priest and monk
Father Andrew Henson, who died on September 12, was a Cistercian monk at Mount St Bernard Abbey in Leicestershire for 76 years.Baptised Paul (Andrew was his religious name) he came from a well-known Hull family.His sister Kathleen emigrated to Canada and his sister...
About
Middlesbrough Diocese
We have been wonderfully blessed in this part of the world in many ways: in the beauty of our landscape; in the saints and martyrs who have given such powerful witness; and in the abbeys and religious foundations of our history. Today, that same grace is visible in our local communities, which in so many different ways give glory to God through their actions and their attitude to life. We need only look around us to glimpse something of the “thumbprint of God” upon our diocese.
Resources
On the go
Here are a few links to some of the amazing catholic resources that are available to anybody who has access to the internet.
Word on Fire
The Word on Fire online platform is constantly expanding its offerings.
Saint Augustine Institute
The Saint Augustine Institute provides study courses as well as a whole range of online materials for growing and deepening of our understanding of the faith.
EWTN
The Eternal Word Television Network. Many resources from EWTN.
Daily Mass Readings
The scripture passages of today's Mass provided here on the diocesan site. A prayer to make a spiritual communion is also included for handy access.
Saint Anthony Communications
Some great content made available to watch for free covering a wide range of topics.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
The whole of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is available on the Vatican website.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Patron of the Diocese of Middlesbrough
In this diocese we are blessed to be under the patronage of our heavenly mother as 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help'. This icon shows her Divine Son in her arms and it is a constant reminder to us that we too are held secure in her arms even in times of trial. We ask her prayers for the whole world and in a particular way for our own diocese.
'It was through the “fiat” the “yes” of the Virgin Mary that the Incarnation took place. Mary is very much our model.....Through her faith, she disposed herself to allow the Word of God to become flesh in her.'
Bishop Terry Drainey - Emeritus Bishop of Middlesbrough
'Our Lady [of Perpetual Succour] heard my prayer and vouchsafed me a miraculous cure of......which has.....caused me much trouble and suffering, and has been a sad drawback to me in my work. The cure was instantaneous and complete.'
Bishop Richard Lacy - 1st Bishop of Middlesbrough
‘It is my prayer.....that devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, in this church and elsewhere, may continue.....showing to many the limitless mercy of God for us all, His little ones, and made manifest in Jesus Christ our Lord.’
Cardinal Vincent Nichols - Archbishop of Westminster
‘Make her known to the whole world!'
Pope Pius IX
Diocesan Diary Dates
Events happening throughout 2026
Rite of Election
3pm Sunday 22nd February (First Sunday in Lent)
Chrism Mass
Cathedral 12 noon, Tuesday 31st March
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Sunday 24th May - Saturday 30th May
Annual Postgate Rally
Ugthorpe this year - Sunday 12th July. 3pm Mass
Assumption Pilgrimage
Sunday 16th August. 3pm Mass
Mass for Deceased Clergy
Cathedral, Monday 4th November. 12pm
Vocation
What is your calling?
Is God calling you?
The question may have come quietly — a persistent sense that there is something more, a deepening desire to give yourself to God and to others. It may have unsettled you, or consoled you, or both.
The Church teaches that every Christian life is a vocation — a call spoken personally by God. Discerning the particular shape of that call takes time, prayer, and good accompaniment.
If you are exploring a vocation to priesthood, the permanent diaconate, religious life, consecrated life, or simply want to understand what the Church teaches about vocation and discernment, click the button below to discover more.
Diocesan Curial Offices
50a The Avenue, Linthopre, Middlesborugh. TS5 6QT
Saint Mary's Cathedral
Dalby Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TW
