by Michael McG | Dec 8, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes
They’ve sung for three popes, two queens and a king – and now they’re coming to sing for us at St Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough.?Award-winning classical singing group The Priests – Northern Ireland brothers Father Eugene and Father Martin O’Hagan and their...
by Michael McG | Nov 24, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, Talks, Retreats and Lectures, Evangelisation
Centering Prayer is a simple but profound method of silent prayer. It is part of the long tradition of silent prayer within the Christian tradition.In Centering Prayer, we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer...
by Michael McG | Nov 15, 2023 | National Board of Catholic Women, Appeals and Special Events, World Day of the Poor, Organisations
World Day of the Poor takes place on Sunday November 19 and aims to raise awareness about people living in poverty, writes MARGARET CLARKE. According to the World Bank, the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 pushed between 88m and 115m people into poverty, “with the...
by Michael McG | Nov 8, 2023 | World Day of the Poor, Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), Organisations
This year, World Day of the Poor takes place on Sunday November 19.CSAN (Caritas Social Action Network) has produced some special resources for schools, parishes and individuals to use in the run up to the day, including a prayer novena.You can download the resources...
by Michael McG | Oct 30, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, Synod of Bishops 2023
Those taking part in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops have approved a Letter to the People of God giving thanks for their experiences. They explain the work of the past weeks and express the hope that in the coming months everyone will be able...
by Michael McG | Oct 16, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, Missio, Organisations
World Mission Sunday, the global celebration of our Church and mission, takes place on October 22. Coordinated by Missio, the Pope’s official charity for world mission, every Catholic community throughout the world is encouraged to take part. For 2023, Pope Francis...
