Author: Michael McG - Page 21 - Middlesbrough Diocese

No faith in fossil fuels

by Michael McG | Mar 7, 2025 | Miscellaneous

Ash Wednesday saw a focus for prayer and action concerning the future of fossil fuels in the UK. The government is in the process of consulting the public on whether to end new drilling for oil and gas. Green Christian, together with many other environmental...

Bear Grylls to speak at sold out Flame youth congress

by Michael McG | Mar 5, 2025 | Flame Congress

This year’s Flame, a gathering for young Catholics from across England and Wales, has sold out the OVO Wembley arena, with famous adventurer Bear Grylls OBE one of the star speakers.On Saturday March 15, 10,000 young Catholics, including a group from our diocese, will...

Parishes invited to share Jubilee experiences

by Michael McG | Feb 27, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events

A Jubilee Year event will take place at Our Lady’s Acomb, York (YO24 3AE) on Saturday March 8 from 10am to 1pm.The programme focuses on themes of the jubilee and will include sharing of experience of hope from various parishes, with the intention of returning to our...

Cardinal assures Pope of ‘fervent and heartfelt’ prayers

by Michael McG | Feb 25, 2025 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, Pope Francis, Rome

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, president of the Bishops’ Conference, has written to Pope Francis to assure the Holy Father of the prayerful support of Catholics in England and Wales.The Holy Father remains in Gemelli Hospital in Rome with pneumonia and a respiratory tract...

Job opening for Schools’ Service Administrator

by Michael McG | Feb 20, 2025 | Jobs

Schools’ Service Administrator – 21 hours per week Salary: In the region of £25,800 (FTE) (£14.20 per hour) with employer pension contribution Permanent Contract Based at the Curial Office, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic...