Appeals and Special Events | Middlesbrough Diocese

Deacon Douglas to be ordained by Bishop Marcus

Michael McG — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:22:52 +0000

Bishop Marcus will ordain Deacon Douglas McKittrick to the sacred priesthood at St Mary’s Cathedral at noon on Saturday March 28.He will continue to serve at St Leonard & St Mary, Malton, and St Joseph, Pickering, alongside Father Timothy BywaterPlease keep Deacon Douglas in your prayers as he prepares for this very special day in […]

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How you can support World Leprosy Day

Michael McG — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:14:39 +0000

The John Bradburne Memorial Society (JBMS) is calling on individuals, parishes and communities to support its mission on World Leprosy Day (Sunday January 25).This annual day of awareness shines a spotlight on the ongoing challenges faced by people affected by leprosy, a neglected tropical disease that continues to impact thousands worldwide.The society is named in honour of Servant of […]

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Cathedral to host powerful new passion play

Michael McG — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:42:06 +0000

Riding Lights Theatre Company presents Night Falls, a new passion play by Paul Birch to be performed at St Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough.Set over the four days leading up to the crucifixion, Night Falls retells the Easter story through two strangers sheltering in Bethany, in the house of Lazarus – where hope, faith, doubt and grief collide, and where […]

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