Congratulations Hull ‘City of Culture’
On hearing of the award of ‘City of Culture’ to Hull the Bishop of Middlesbrough said “The Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough is especially proud of this award, because Hull forms an important and integral part of the Catholic Life of our region. When one...
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Dear Brothers and Sisters There are many voices clamouring for my attention during the course of every single day; from the moment I wake to my radio alarm until I fall asleep listening to soothing music. Some stridently demand that I listen to them, others...Election of Pope Francis
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,...
First Sunday of Lent 2013
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...
