Bishop Terry | Middlesbrough Diocese

A message from Emeritus Bishop Terence Patrick Drainey

Michael McG — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:23 +0000

Today, the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has accepted my resignation as Bishop of Middlesbrough and has appointed Bishop Marcus Stock, the Bishop of Leeds, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Middlesbrough.I am very grateful to His Holiness for having entrusted the care of this diocese to me for nearly 18 years. It has […]

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A Message to the Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Dioceses of Middlesbrough and Leeds

Michael McG — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:20 +0000

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 Middlesbrough, while retaining my current office as Bishop of Leeds. Placing […]

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Bishops meet Pope Leo after audience

Michael McG — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:01:28 +0000

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 hosted by the Venerable English College, staying at Villa Palazzola outside the […]

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