Choir offers night of festive harmony
Teesside Apollo Male Voice Choir is holding its annual Christmas concert at the Holy Name of Mary Church in Middlesbrough on Wednesday December 4.Tickets are £10, which includes refreshments. Call 01642 281826 or 0162 821866 for details or to book.The choir is always...
Pope’s WYD message: Hope in the Lord and you will not grow weary
Pope Francis has addressed a message to young people around the world for the 39th World Youth Day (Sunday November 24).The message, entitled “Those who hope in the Lord will run and not be weary,” centres on the theme of hope and endurance, drawing inspiration from...
Pope reveals refugee day theme
The Holy Father has chosen the theme “God walks with his people” for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR)The Church has marked WDMR since 1914 and this year’s celebration is on September 29 – the last Sunday of the month.It’s always an occasion to...
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...
