by Michael McG | Dec 5, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events, Lourdes, HCPT, Organisations
HCPT has launched an urgent “Big Give” appeal in a bid to ensure its life-changing pilgrimages can continue for years to come – and the charity says donations made this week will be doubled.Each year, HCPT provides a pilgrimage to Lourdes for disabled and...
by Michael McG | Nov 12, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events
Teesside Apollo Male Voice Choir is holding its annual Christmas concert at the Holy Name of Mary Church in Middlesbrough on Wednesday December 4.Tickets are £10, which includes refreshments. Call 01642 281826 or 0162 821866 for details or to book.The choir is always...
by Michael McG | Sep 23, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events, Pope Francis, World Youth Day
Pope Francis has addressed a message to young people around the world for the 39th World Youth Day (Sunday November 24).The message, entitled “Those who hope in the Lord will run and not be weary,” centres on the theme of hope and endurance, drawing inspiration from...
by Michael McG | Sep 23, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events, Pope Francis
The Holy Father has chosen the theme “God walks with his people” for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR)The Church has marked WDMR since 1914 and this year’s celebration is on September 29 – the last Sunday of the month.It’s always an occasion to...
by Michael McG | Sep 2, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes
At noon on the Feast of St Henry (July 13), I was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Terry at St Mary’s Cathedral.It was such a joyful occasion for me. I was greatly moved to see all the people who had made the journey to be there – family and friends and...
by Michael McG | Aug 14, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes
It is a great privilege to be invited by Father Steven to give the homily at his first Mass in this beautiful cathedral.It is a day I am sure you will not forget, if for no other reason than the “air of firstness” about it: the first full day in the priesthood, the...
