Joy replaces nerves as Father Steven is ordained
At noon on the Feast of St Henry (July 13), I was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Terry at St Mary’s Cathedral.It was such a joyful occasion for me. I was greatly moved to see all the people who had made the journey to be there – family and friends and...
Homily at Father Steven’s First Mass
It is a great privilege to be invited by Father Steven to give the homily at his first Mass in this beautiful cathedral.It is a day I am sure you will not forget, if for no other reason than the “air of firstness” about it: the first full day in the priesthood, the...
Book your tickets for our 2024 Lourdes Ball
We are pleased to announce we have organised a Lourdes Hospitalité Ball for 2024. After the success of last year’s event, we wanted to celebrate in style, so we are returning to the picturesque setting of Gisborough Hall, Guisborough.The date for our ball is Friday...
The Priests’ farewell tour delights capacity audience
A capacity audience packed St Mary’s Cathedral as award-winning classical singing group The Priests played the only mainland UK show of their farewell tour.The emotional evening – the first of an ongoing concert series – saw the three Northern Irish clerics bring the...
