Caritas hosts day of prayer and reflection
Father Chris Hughes will speak on the theme “No justice, no peace” at a day of prayer, reflection and solidarity at St Mary’s Cathedral to mark the 10th World Day of the Poor.A parish priest in North Shields, Father Chris is also chair of the Diocese of Hexham and...
A life consecrated to God
People from across the diocese and beyond gathered in St Mary’s Cathedral to celebrate as I was consecrated to the Ordo Virginum by Bishop Emeritus Terry. I was particularly grateful for the support of people attending from my current parish of St Paulinus in...
Pope joins million children praying for peace
Pope Leo will join hundreds of youngsters in Rome as one million children around the world unite to pray the Rosary for peace.Between 700 and 1,000 children from schools and parishes across Rome are expected to gather at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens on...
Pastoral Letter for the Season of Creation
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In the pastoral letter I sent during this season two years ago, I explained the venerable and rich tradition of care for creation contained in the teaching of the Catholic Church.In this special Jubilee Year of St Francis of...
