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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...

Thousands Raised In Riverside Thriller

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

Mark Proctor’s team recovered from going two goals down to beat Emanuel Pogatetz and Ali Brownlee’s team 4-3 in the LOTSURF.com charity match thriller at the Riverside. And as well as having the experience of a lifetime, players contributed to a total of around...

Celebrating 40 years of Service

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

On 21st May, Fr Andrew Smith OPraem celebrated his Ruby Anniversary in Thirsk. Following the celebration of Mass, a party was held, attended by his family, friends and parishioners of All Saints Church, Thirsk.

CAFOD Pilgrimage to Holy Island – an enquiry

by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Organisations

Dear Friends I hope this email finds you all in good health and spirit. You may be aware that this year’s CAFOD Pilgrimage to Holy Island is on Saturday 3 July. What I’m enquiring about is to see if you feel that there may be enough interest among...

Thank you from CAFOD for supporting the Haiti Appeal

by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Organisations

Thank you for your generous donations to help people after the earthquake in Haiti. CAFOD was overwhelmed when the Catholic Community in England and Wales raised more than £4.7 million for CAFOD’s Haiti earthquake appeal. Your generous support, even at a time...