Author: Michael McG - Page 75 - Middlesbrough Diocese

Catholic Union calls for fairness from government

by Michael McG | Sep 26, 2022 | Catholic Union, Organisations

The Catholic Union of Great Britain is calling for fairness to be part of the government’s Plan for Growth, in response to the “mini-budget” statement from the chancellor of the exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng.Director Nigel Parker said: “The scale of the government’s...

King Charles speaks to faith leaders

by Michael McG | Sep 21, 2022 | Catholic Bishop's Conference

During an audience of faith leaders with King Charles III on Friday September 16, Cardinal Nichols, in his personal conversation with the King, assured him that the Catholic community had continued, during these days of mourning, in heartfelt prayer for his mother....

Diocese prepares to welcome St Bernadette relics

by Michael McG | Sep 20, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, Lourdes, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Preparations are well underway for the visit of the relics of St Bernadette to three locations in our diocese in October.The events are part of a national St Bernadette Relic Tour that followed a request to the Lourdes authorities by the Catholic bishops of England...

World Day of Migrants and Refugees

by Michael McG | Sep 20, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, Pope Francis

The 108th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022 is celebrated on September 25 – the last Sunday of the month.The Holy Father has chosen the theme, “Building the Future with Migrants and Refugees”.The Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and...

Register your interest for World Youth Day 2023

by Michael McG | Sep 16, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, World Youth Day, Youth

Pope Francis will meet young people in Lisbon for the next World Youth Day in August 2023.We hope a group from the Diocese of Middlesbrough will travel with Bishop Terry from July 31 to August 7 to join in this wonderful event.If there are people in your parish who...