by Michael McG | May 12, 2020 | Pope Francis, Papal Documents, Coronavirus, Bishop Terry
Bishop Terry introduces a request from Pope Francis for all people of goodwill to join in prayer, fasting and charitable works on Thursday (May 14) to pray together for deliverance from the pandemic… “May is the month of Our Lady. As a diocese we are doing a virtual...
by Michael McG | Apr 17, 2020 | Coronavirus, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Bishop Terry, Catholic Bishop's Conference
A special Mass for the sick and their families, NHS frontline workers and those working in social care is to be celebrated in a different cathedral each week, including St Mary’s in Middlesbrough. Catholic bishops recognise that the pandemic is affecting everyone...
by webmaster | Apr 12, 2020 | Bishop Terry, Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers, It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala and the other Mary came to visit the sepulchre. Don’t they say that the darkest hour is just before the dawn? When we are troubled or sick, when...
by Michael McG | Apr 11, 2020 | Coronavirus, Bishop Terry, Bishop Terry's podcasts
Bishop Terry has recorded a special video message for Easter. You can watch it on the Diocese of Middlesbrough Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
by Michael McG | Apr 3, 2020 | Coronavirus, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Bishop Terry
Bishop Terry is encouraging Catholics to use symbols of greenery, a crucifix, a candle and some spring flowers to help them mark this year’s Holy Week services. The suggestion follows an initiative that has gathered pace in recent days as the faithful prepare for...
by Michael McG | Mar 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, Bishop Terry, Catholic Bishop's Conference
In their letter of March 18, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales said: “In these emergency circumstances, and for as long as they last, the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is removed. “This is, without doubt, the teaching of...
