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Relics of Saint Anthony venerated in Middlesbrough

by Michael McG | Jun 17, 2016 | Appeals and Special Events, Bishop Terry, Pilgrimage, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

The relics of one of the one of the Christian church’s best-known saints will visit Middlesbrough for one day during a tour of Great Britain. As part of the celebrations to mark the jubilee Year of Mercy, two relics of Saint Anthony of Padua will be venerated at Saint...

The true story of Bishop Lacy and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour

by Michael McG | May 3, 2016 | Diocese

Cardinal Vincent Nichols recently celebrated the 150th anniversary of the return of the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help to public veneration. He took part in a procession and Mass at the Church of Saint Alphonsus Liguori in Rome where the icon is housed and which...

Queue for 24 Hours of Confession

by Michael McG | Mar 30, 2016 | Appeals and Special Events, Sacraments

More than 500 Catholics prepared for Easter by having their confessions heard at Middlesbrough’s Saint Mary’s Cathedral during a two-day event inspired by Pope Francis. The celebration, entitled 24 Hours For The Lord, was part of the Year of Mercy jubilee. Vicar...