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by Michael McG | May 10, 2023 | Adult Formation, Evangelisation

“Sustainability” seems to be a buzzword in much use – sustainable economy, sustainable forests, sustainable energy, writes adult formation coordinator DEACON DAVID CROSS…But I wonder how often we consider the sustainability of our parish communities and when we do,...

Priests renew vows at annual Chrism Mass

by Michael McG | May 10, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Priests from throughout the diocese reaffirmed their ministry by renewing the promises made at their ordination during the annual Mass of Chrism in St Mary’s Cathedral.As well as the renewal of priestly promises, the Mass also included the blessing of the Oil of...

Fellow Marist pays tribute to Father Michael

by Michael McG | May 10, 2023 | Diocese, Obituaries

Father Michael Coleman SM passed away peacefully in hospital in Blackburn on March 17, just three days after the 59th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. He was 83. Mourners packed the Holy Name of Mary Church in Middlesbrough for Father Michael’s...

Mass celebrates Brother Michael’s 100th birthday anniversary

by Michael McG | May 9, 2023 | HCPT, Organisations

A Mass to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of HCPT founder Brother Michael Strode will be held in Westminster Cathedral on Saturday June 3 at 2pm. The HCPT has helped thousands of disabled and disadvantaged children and adults experience the joy of...

An invitation to pray for the Synod

by Michael McG | May 9, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, Synod of Bishops 2023

Moment of Prayer for the Synod: Wednesday May 31 2023 The General Secretariat of the Synod has invited the Synods of the Eastern Catholic churches, episcopal conferences and Marian shrines to celebrate a moment of prayer on Wednesday May 31, the liturgical memorial of...