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Archbishop welcomes Pope’s first encyclical

by Michael McG | May 25, 2026 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, Encyclicals, Pope Leo XIV

President of the Bishops’ Conference and Archbishop of Westminster, the Most Reverend Richard Moth, has welcomed the publication of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical letter Magnifica Humanitas. “I welcome today’s publication of Pope Leo’s first...

Adoration vigil to be held at St Thomas More’s

by Michael McG | May 18, 2026 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes

St Thomas More’s Church in Middlesbrough will host a “24 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration” event in honour of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.The event will begin at 6pm on Thursday June 11 and will conclude at the same time the following day (Friday June...

Bishop Marcus presides at ruby jubilee Mass

by Michael McG | May 18, 2026 | Bishop Marcus, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Bishop Marcus joined Bishop Emeritus Terry and clergy and lay faithful from across the diocese and beyond to celebrate Holy Mass in thanksgiving for 40 years of St Mary’s Cathedral.Consecrated by Bishop Augustine Harris on Sunday May 15 1988, the cathedral was built...

Catholic charities unite to pray Rosary for peace

by Michael McG | May 13, 2026 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Apostleship of the Sea, Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Missio, Organisations

Catholic charities CAFOD, Missio, Aid to the Church in Need UK and Stella Maris are coming together to host a unique online opportunity for the Catholic community to pray the Rosary for peace in our world.The event is inspired by the words of Pope Leo at his first...

Care job opening at Whitby convent

by Michael McG | May 7, 2026 | Jobs

Senior Care Assistant (Days) Location: Whitby, St Joseph’s ConventHours: 27 hours per week (4 out of 7 days, 6.75-hour shifts)Job Type: Part-time | Permanent About the Role Sisters of Mercy Whitby provides high-quality care and support to the religious sisters. This...