Churches Must Close Their Doors – But Our Hearts Remains Open
After the government’s latest announcement regarding restrictions due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, churches will now no longer be open for private prayer. In a letter to all clergy and religious houses of the diocese, Bishop Terry said: “In view of the latest...
Pastoral Letter Of Terence Patrick Drainey
We pray for ourselves and our world under the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, that the Almighty and Merciful Lord look with compassion on our afflictions and so lighten our burdens and confirm our faith that we may always trust without hesitation in his...
Liturgical Advice During Covid-19 Pandemic
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has issued liturgical advice in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, while Bishop Terry has added some additional points to clergy and parishioners. Bishop Terry added the following note to the letter you can read...
Diocese To Divest From Fossil Fuels
The Diocese of Middlesbrough and the Diocese of Lancaster have announced their commitment to divest from fossil fuels, becoming the first Catholic dioceses in England and Wales to do so. Their announcements are made together with two Catholic religious orders – the...
