A Message to the Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Dioceses of Middlesbrough and Leeds
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Following acceptance of the resignation in accordance with Canon 401 §1* of the Rt Rev Terence Patrick Drainey as Bishop of Middlesbrough, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed me as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of...
Bishops meet Pope Leo after audience
Bishop Terry and Bishop Emeritus John had the honour of meeting Pope Leo during a special pilgrimage to Rome for jubilarians from throughout the country.Canon Michael Loughlin and Father Michael Keogh were also present, joining a group of about 35 in total.They were...
Bishop Terry’s December 2025 Voice column
Modern technology is meant to save us time by fulfilling all the humdrum tasks of the day with ease. But I find it somehow makes demands on me that I would never have demanded of myself in times past.Responses have to be made in seconds with barely time to think or...
Mass for Deceased Clergy
Wednesday 5th November, 12 noon – Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Coulby Newham Each November, the Church turns her prayerful gaze toward eternity. It is the month when we remember the faithful departed, commending them to the mercy of God and thanking Him for their witness....
