Author: Michael McG - Page 17 - Middlesbrough Diocese

Funeral details for Father Jim O’Brien

by Michael McG | May 20, 2025 | Diocese, Obituaries

Father Jim O’Brien’s remains will be received into St Vincent De Paul Church, Hull, at 7pm on Thursday (May 22), with the dean, Canon David Grant, as principal celebrant.His Requiem Mass will be at noon on Friday (May 23) at St Vincent De Paul Church. He will then be...

Bishop Terry calls for prayers for Pope Leo

by Michael McG | May 9, 2025 | Bishop Terry, Catholic Bishop's Conference

Bishop Terry welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV and looks ahead to finding out more about him in the months and years ahead… Despite all the predicting and prophesying, I think most people were genuinely surprised at the speed and the outcome of the recent...

Pray for a hope-filled future with Mary’s Meals

by Michael McG | May 8, 2025 | Mary's Meals, Organisations

International school food charity invites people to Pray in May and give hope to hungry children Mary’s Meals is calling on people of faith to unite in prayer and lift up the mission of providing life-changing school meals to children in some of the world’s poorest...

Diocese mourns passing of Father Jim

by Michael McG | May 2, 2025 | Diocese, Obituaries

Everyone at the Diocese of Middlesbrough was saddened to hear of the death of Father James (Jim) O’Brien.Father Jim passed away peacefully on Thursday morning (May 1) at the Royal Infirmary, Hull.Funeral arrangements will be made known once they are confirmed.Please...

Applications invited for Adult Formation Coordinator role

by Michael McG | May 1, 2025 | Jobs

Salary: In the region of £38,000 with pension contributionPermanent ContractFull-time (35 hours per week) or possible job shareBased at the Curial Office, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 6QT The Diocese of Middlesbrough is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and...