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Having Faith in Politics and Business

by webmaster | Jul 8, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Miscellaneous

Our country is facing testing times and whilst there is a great deal of anxiety about the economy and cuts there is also the promise of a new form of Government through Coalition. Catholic social teaching is not as well-known today as it should be. If it were better...

‘The Pope in the UK’ booklet

by webmaster | Jul 7, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events

Archbishop Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, has recently launched ‘The Pope in the UK’ booklet. For the full story of the booklet lunch visit www.rcdow.org.uk/papalvisit/ The booklet, ‘The Pope in the UK’ is available to download at...

The Official Papal Visit Website

by webmaster | Jul 7, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous

The official website for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to England and Scotland from 16-19 September 2010 can be found at www.thepapalvisit.org.uk Click here to read the itinerary At this site you can also find out about Pope Benedict XVI, his key teachings, the...

Read-a-Book-a-Month

by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, English Martyrs, York, Parishes

READ-A-BOOK-A-MONTH bible-challenge has slowed down since Easter, as author Mary Callan prepares for a family wedding and helps with a convalescence. ‘Everything had to slow down’ says Mary. ‘The next pamphlet is on its way at last: St Mark’s...

435 Years of Priestly Service to the People of our Diocese

by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events

Seven of our nine Jubilarians (see list below) joined Bishop Drainey and a large number of their brother priests at the Cathedral on 11th June to celebrate both their Jubilees and to draw to a conclusion the Year for Priests. They were joined by friends as well as...

A Golden Day for Sr Maria Varley CP

by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes, Religious Communities, St Andrew's, Teesville

Fifty Years of Service A Sister from the Cross and Passion based in St. Andrew’s Parish, Teesville, Middlesbrough, has celebrated fifty years of service. Sister Maria Varley CP celebrated her Golden Jubilee on Friday, May 14 with a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by...