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Brian McGowran, Master Builder

by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | Obituaries

Fr Paul Farrer’s tribute to Brian McGowran It really is wonderful to see so many people in church today. It is a wonderful tribute to Brian, and as I offer our sympathy and prayerful support to Cath, Julie, Paul, Bev, Daniel, Joseph, Naimh-Mary, Josie and...

Hundreds pay respect to Brian

by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | Organisations

Hundreds of mourners packed Middlesbrough’s Holy Name of Mary Church for the funeral of Brian McGowran, while many more listened to the service on speakers set up outside. Brian, who died at the age of 65 on January 3, was a former head brancardier of the...

A Pleasant Surprise in York

by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | Pastoral Centres, St Bede's Pastoral Centre

If you have never been in the St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Five minutes’ walk from York rail and bus station, the Centre aims to provide a warm welcome and a place of quiet refreshment, spiritual replenishment and...

Voice Readers Support Albania

by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events

Sr Imelda Poole IBVM(Loreto) writes, Thank you to all the readers and generous donators who have so kindly responded to the appeal for the projects in Albania. The amazing total raised was £2365.00 and this achievement, during such a short time and at this time in...

‘Mothballed’ Ships

by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations

The effects of the economic downturn are apparent for all to see, with companies cutting back on production, laying off staff all accompanied by the spectre of well known High Street names ceasing to trade. However there are some places where these effects may not be...