On Friday 14 December at 7.00 pm Bishop John will return to the Diocese for a Mass of Thanksgiving, and in preparation for that celebration the following article is offered as a simple appreciation of Bishop John’s fourteen years as Bishop of the Diocese of Middlesbrough.
Responding to a suggestion made by many people, a collection for a monetary gift to be given to Bishop John has been taken over the last few months. If somehow you have missed the opportunity to contribute to this gift through your parish please send your contribution to Mrs Judy Coates, The Curial Office, 50a, The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 6QT (Cheques should be made payable to ‘The Diocese of Middlesbrough’)