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Dame Anna Blessed As New Stanbrook Abbess

by Michael McG | Nov 4, 2019 | Bishop Terry, Religious Communities

Bishop Terry presided at the abbatial blessing of Dame Anna Brennan OSB, the newly elected abbess of Stanbrook Abbey in Wass. The blessing of an abbess, first recorded in the sixth century, has varied in form and expression over the centuries. Nowadays, the rite is...

Trustees Wanted To Support Marriage Care’s Work

by Michael McG | Nov 4, 2019 | Marriage Care

Marriage Care is looking for volunteers to join its board of trustees so it can continue delivering vital relationship support services and marriage preparation courses for the Catholic community and beyond. Expressions of interest from all candidates are welcome, but...

Musical Oratory To Celebrate New Saint

by Michael McG | Oct 29, 2019 | Liturgy and Music, St Wilfrid's, St Wilfrid's, York, York

A service of readings, hymns and choral music in thanksgiving for the canonisation of St John Henry Cardinal Newman is to be held at St Wilfrid’s Church in York. The Musical Oratory takes place on Thursday November 28 at 6pm. Entrance is free and a retiring collection...

Inspiring Event Marks World Day Of The Poor

by Michael McG | Oct 18, 2019 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, World Day of the Poor

DOWNLOAD YOUR WDOTP RESOURCE PACK HERE Words, dance and song will all be used to help to tell the story of the Church’s social outreach in our diocese in a major celebration at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday November 16. The event, which will culminate in a liturgy...

Major Changes To Catholic Education In The Diocese

by Michael McG | Oct 7, 2019 | Diocese, Education Service, Education Service reports, Schools and Colleges

The Bishop currently provides 54 Catholic schools across the diocese to help him as first educator spread the good news to children and young people. With more than 18,000 children and young people attending a diocesan school each day, the work they do is central to...