by webmaster | Mar 14, 2013 | Bishop Terry
Bishop Terence Drainey who is currently in Rome, has expressed, on behalf of the faithful of the Diocese of Middlesbrough, great joy and delight at the election of Pope Francis and pledges the love and prayers of the Catholic community of Teesside, North Yorkshire,...
by webmaster | Feb 17, 2013 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers Lent is always a gift to us, if we are willing to accept it. But in this Year of Faith it could be the best gift, the timeliest gift, the gift we desperately need, whether we realise it or not. I suppose the fundamental questions to ask...
by webmaster | Feb 16, 2013 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers Lent is always a gift to us, if we are willing to accept it. But in this Year of Faith it could be the best gift, the timeliest gift, the gift we desperately need, whether we realise it or not. I suppose the fundamental questions to ask...
by webmaster | Feb 11, 2013 | Bishop Terry
The Bishop of Middlesbrough, the Right Reverend Terence Patrick Drainey, expressed his surprise on learning of the announcement of the resignation of Pope Benedict but commented that the action was an example of the Pope putting the welfare of the Church before all...
by webmaster | Dec 29, 2012 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters Will this be the busiest, best discounted shopping weekend of the year? The shops have only been closed for a very short time and yet already people are queuing to ensure they get the best bargains of the year, spend their...
by webmaster | Nov 24, 2012 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers Today on the feast of Christ the King we celebrate National Youth Sunday. And so it is an opportune moment to reflect upon the importance of youth ministry within our Diocese and to remember with gratitude our young people, without whom we...
