Riverside Joy!

A charity football match at the Riverside Stadium organised by Fr Paul Farrer and friends in aid of Teesside Hospice proved to be a real winner, providing a real spectacle for the fans and raising £15,000 in the process. A beaming Fr Paul was still delighted –...

Seven Last Words

Cardinal Basil Hume died ten years ago this June. When he was told he was terminally ill with cancer, his reaction was to go to the hospital chapel to pray before the crucifix. A new book of previously unpublished reflections by Cardinal Basil Hume ‘Seven Last...

Prayer at Pentecost

On Pentecost Sunday, approximately two thousand Christians from York churches assembled on the city walls to take part in the Global Day of Prayer, praying for the city and the world, and thanking God for His graces. This was followed by a lively service of praise and...

Global Day of Prayer

Christians in York of various denominations, including many Roman Catholics, took part in the Global Day of Prayer on Pentecost Sunday (31st May) by praying on their city’s ancient walls. York’s walls were first constructed by the Romans and have been rebuilt over the...

Preparing for Pentecost

During the week of preparation for Pentecost and the Global Day of Prayer, churches of all kinds throughout York took part in a chain of prayer. English Martyrs’ turn was from Thursday evening through Friday, with creative prayer-stations around the church,...

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