by Michael McG | Jun 21, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, Organisations, CAFOD Appeals
Millions of people are impacted by the food crisis in East Africa, as CAFOD director Christine Allen witnessed while visiting communities in Kenya. On the long road to Marsabit, a nine-hour drive, we saw charcoal sellers and women sitting behind small tables piled...
by Michael McG | Jun 14, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, Synod of Bishops 2023
The full text from JENNY SINCLAIR’s keynote talk at the Diocese of Middlesbrough’s Synod Day, a special gathering of clergy, laity and religious to mark the completion of our first step in becoming a “synodal” church and fulfilling our contribution...
by Michael McG | May 25, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, World Meeting of Families
The Tenth World Meeting of Families (WMOF) takes place in Rome from Wednesday June 22 to Sunday June 26. Canon John Lumley has sent this letter to all parishes… For this event, (which normally takes place every three years), the theme is Family Love: A Vocation...
by Michael McG | May 3, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, Courses, Diocese
Catholic educators and catechists are invited to a conference exploring the interface between faith and digital media. Organised by Leeds Trinity University Conference, A Catholic Response to a Digital Age takes place on Thursday June 9 and Friday June 10. ...
by Michael McG | Apr 27, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, Synod of Bishops 2023
Bishop Terry has approved the final Diocese of Middlesbrough synthesis document, which brings together views expressed during our synod journey so far. Parishes, religious communities, schools and individuals were all asked to contribute to the document, as well as...
by Michael McG | Apr 11, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, Bar Convent, Pastoral Centres
The Bar Convent, York, is displaying its little-known True Cross relic along with new research and recently rediscovered documentation to mark Easter. This documentation, along with new research, shows a likely explanation as to how the relic eventually arrived at the...