by Michael McG | Jun 26, 2020 | Coronavirus, Bishop Terry, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Dear brothers and sisters, The Metropolitan Archbishops of England have written a pastoral message to us all regarding the announcement made by the Government that Acts of Public Worship may be held in a limited way as from July 4. First of all, may I take the...
by Michael McG | Jun 23, 2020 | Coronavirus, Bishop Terry
Bishop Terry was the first person to enter St Mary’s Cathedral when it reopened for private prayer. He was followed by a steady stream of people coming for private prayer. Thanks are due to the Dean and his dedicated team of volunteers who safely guide and...
by Michael McG | Jun 8, 2020 | Coronavirus, Bishop Terry, Catholic Bishop's Conference
You will be aware from the media that the government plans to allow the possibility that places of worship may be opened for private prayer as from Monday June 15, providing they are able to comply with the government’s strict regulations. Thorough preparations need...
by Michael McG | May 12, 2020 | Coronavirus, Pope Francis, Papal Documents, 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...
