Author: Michael McG - Page 22 - Middlesbrough Diocese

Hope is theme of Racial Justice Sunday

by Michael McG | Feb 13, 2025 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, Justice and Peace

Racial Justice Sunday (February 16) is the day the Church focuses on the need to oppose racism and pursue racial justice with renewed vigour. This year’s theme is: “Pilgrims of Hope: Our Journey Together Towards Racial Justice” and invites Catholics to reflect on...

‘Marriage is key foundation for a happy, healthy society’

by Michael McG | Feb 7, 2025 | Catholic Bishop's Conference

Ahead of National Marriage Week, celebrated from February 7-14, Bishop Bosco MacDonald has said marriage is a vital building block for a flourishing society. In a message for the week, Bishop MacDonald, the lead bishop for marriage and family life, said we should all...

Baptism in focus at national conference

by Michael McG | Feb 4, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events, Catholic Bishop's Conference, Sacraments

National Conference: Reimagining BaptismPreparing for a lifetime in ChristKeynote: Abbot Hugh Allan OPraemWith workshops run by catechists and clergy from around the country Dates: Friday May 9 for clergy and repeated on Saturday May 10 for all Location: Amigo Hall,...

Marriage Week celebrates family life

by Michael McG | Feb 4, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events, Catholic Bishop's Conference

Marriage Week (February 7-14) is an annual celebration offering the opportunity to support and promote marriage and family life. A Christian marriage is rooted in faith. That means faith in God as the giver of life and the one who promises eternal life to those who...

Bishop Terry’s February 2025 Voice column

by Michael McG | Feb 4, 2025 | Voice Column

Beginning with the feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple and ending with the feast of the Chair of St Peter, the month of February is filled with many beautiful celebrations and saints’ days.And among these many other feast days this month, we remember...