by Michael McG | Jan 15, 2020 | postgate
As part of the efforts of the Postgate Society to promote the cause of Blessed Nicholas Postgate we are planning to place a copy of a painting of Father Postgate in every church in the diocese. This ambitious project, which has the support of Bishop Terry, which will...
by Michael McG | Jan 15, 2020 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes
A gleaming new bus paid for by St Mary’s Cathedral parishioners and well-wishers throughout the diocese has finally arrived at the Padre Pio Rehabilitation Centre in Ghana amid joyous celebrations. An appeal for £50,000 was launched by Monsignor Gerard Robinson after...
by Michael McG | Jan 15, 2020 | Pope Francis, St Wilfrid's, York, Religious Communities
It has been announced in Rome that our Holy Father Pope Francis has erected the oratory-in-formation in York as an independent Oratory of St Philip Neri. The decree of foundation is dated November 9, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. It became the...
by Michael McG | Jan 13, 2020 | RCIA, Evangelisation
Are you thinking of becoming a Catholic or involved in helping people on their journey in faith? Come and join us for a day retreat led by Canon Patrick Hartnett on Saturday February 1 from 10.30am to 3pm at Our Lady’s, Gale Lane, Acomb, York YO24 3AE. Take time out...
by Michael McG | Jan 8, 2020 | Diocese, Justice and Peace, Bishop Terry
The Diocese of Middlesbrough and the Diocese of Lancaster have announced their commitment to divest from fossil fuels, becoming the first Catholic dioceses in England and Wales to do so. Their announcements are made together with two Catholic religious orders – the...
