Diocese of Middlesbrough
Serving North & East Yorkshire
2025 is a Jubilee Year for the Church
Articles
Latest news from around the diocese and beyond
Father Peter passes away in hospital
Father Peter Ryan died peacefully yesterday (Thursday March 13) in James Cook University Hospital,...
Holy sites, holy people: A Lenten journey
Christian charity Friends of the Holy Land has produced a series of spiritual videos created by the Christian...
Lenten talks at St Paulinus
There's a great opportunity at St Paulinus in Guisborough to explore our faith with a series of talks. All...
No faith in fossil fuels
Ash Wednesday saw a focus for prayer and action concerning the future of fossil fuels in the UK. The government is...
Bear Grylls to speak at sold out Flame youth congress
This year’s Flame, a gathering for young Catholics from across England and Wales, has sold out the OVO Wembley...
Parishes invited to share Jubilee experiences
A Jubilee Year event will take place at Our Lady’s Acomb, York (YO24 3AE) on Saturday March 8 from 10am to 1pm.The...
Church Online
Many of our parishes live stream their Masses online. You can find a compilation of these parishes at this link:
About
Middlesbrough Diocese
We have been greatly blessed in this part of the world in so many ways. From the beautiful geography of the region, to the saints and martyrs who have given great witness. The great abbeys and religious foundations of history to our present day communities which in so many different ways give glory to God by their actions, approach and attitude to life. We have only to look around us to see something of the ‘thumbprint of God’ in 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
Bishop Robert Barron’s ‘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 ETWN.
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.
Cathechism 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 – 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 2025
Rite of Election
3pm Sunday 9th March (First Sunday in Lent)
Chrism Mass
Cathedral 12 noon, Tuesday 15th April
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Sunday 24th May – Saturday 30th May
Annual Postgate Rally
Egton Bridge this year – Sunday 6th July
Assumption Pilgrimage
Sunday 17th August. 3pm Mass
Pilgrimage to Rome
Monday 6th October – Saturday 11th October
Vocation
What is your calling?
If you wish to find out more about pursuing a potential vocation to the priesthood, the permanent deaconate or religious life, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our vocations director Canon Alan Sheridan:
| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Diocesan Curial Offices | 50a The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 6QT, UK | 50a The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6QT |
Saint Mary's Cathedral | Cathedral House, Dalby Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TW, UK | Dalby Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough. |