by Michael McG | May 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The radiance of the risen Lord shines upon us. At a time when so many shadows are cast into our lives, and upon our world, the light of the resurrection shines forever to renew and restore our hope. In the words of our Holy Father,...
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 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...
by Michael McG | Mar 18, 2020 | Coronavirus, Bishop Terry, Catholic Bishop's Conference
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...
by Michael McG | Mar 18, 2020 | Coronavirus, Catholic Bishop's Conference
A letter from the President and Vice-President on behalf of all the Bishops of the Conference Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, so many aspects of our lives must change. This includes the ways in which we publicly express...
by Michael McG | Mar 13, 2020 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
The following updated coronavirus advice has been issued to bishops and parishes by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales with immediate effect. The key things for parishes in these circumstances to do in Stage 2 are: It is likely you will need to...
