by Michael McG | Jan 24, 2025 | Diocese, Obituaries
We were deeply saddened to hear the news that Father Neil McNicholas passed away in Butterwick Hospice, Stockton, in the early hours of this morning (January 24).Father Neil, who was 76 and came from Redcar, recently retired as parish priest of St Mary and St Romuald,...
by Michael McG | Jan 9, 2025 | CAFOD, Organisations
Pope Francis has earmarked 2025 as a Holy Jubilee Year, calling for the global church to be “Pilgrims of Hope”, working together for God’s kingdom of justice, peace and love, and standing in solidarity with the world’s poorest communities.Chair of the Catholic...
by Michael McG | Jan 8, 2025 | ADoRe charismatic renewal, Organisations
Alton Day of Renewal (ADoRE) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and launches a special Jubilee programme on Saturday January 25 with an open Zoom meeting.ADoRE is a monthly meeting of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, dedicated to the encouragement of a...
by Michael McG | Jan 6, 2025 | Voice Column, Catholic Voice, Diocese
Happy New Year, or perhaps, happy feast of the Motherhood of our Blessed Lady.On January 1 we are reminded of the role Mary played in the salvation of humankind. The title “Mother of God” is a western derivation from the Greek Theotokos, which means “God-bearer”. Mary...
by Michael McG | Jan 6, 2025 | Diocese, Obituaries
Tributes have been paid to Father Peter Keeling, who served communities throughout the diocese and was the last parish priest of the “Old” St Mary’s Cathedral in Sussex Street, Middlesbrough.Bishop Terry was principal celebrant at Father Peter’s Requiem Mass at a...
