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Pope Announces Foundation Of The Oratory In York

by Michael McG | Jan 15, 2020 | Pope Francis, Religious Communities, St Wilfrid's, York

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...

Exploring Our Journey In Faith

by Michael McG | Jan 13, 2020 | Evangelisation, RCIA

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...

Diocese To Divest From Fossil Fuels

by Michael McG | Jan 8, 2020 | Bishop Terry, Diocese, Justice and Peace

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...

Last Chance For Supported Pilgrims

by Michael McG | Jan 7, 2020 | Lourdes

Anyone wishing to go to Lourdes as a supported pilgrim this year is asked to apply immediately to register their interest. Our pilgrimage takes place from Friday May 22 to Friday May 29, with the main party flying direct from Teesside Airport. If you would like to...

Bishop Terry’s January 2020 Voice Column

by Michael McG | Jan 1, 2020 | Voice Column

Ten years ago, while still Pope, Benedict XVI wrote a Letter of Encouragement (an Apostolic Exhortation) after the Synod on the Word of God. The letter is full of many good things, it is rich and deep. Right at the heart of the letter is the message that the Word of...