by Michael McG | May 6, 2020 | Coronavirus
The Diocese of Middlesbrough has launched what it believes is the country’s first Catholic Mass available to listen to directly by phone. The new Mass-by-Phone service, specifically provided for those without internet access, follows the success of online services...
by Michael McG | May 6, 2020 | Lourdes, Coronavirus
We all know we’re not able to go on to Lourdes this year, so we’re going to bring you the next best thing – a virtual pilgrimage! Bishop Terry has agreed to lead a programme of online services from St Mary’s Cathedral at around the times our various celebrations would...
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 29, 2020 | Coronavirus, Catholic Women's League, Organisations
Charities are to share a £1,000 windfall to help with their work during the coronavirus pandemic. The money has been donated by the Middlesbrough branch of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) to Teesside Hospice, food banks in Middlesbrough and Driffield Foodbank and to...
by Michael McG | Apr 29, 2020 | Appeals and Special Events, Coronavirus, CAFOD Appeals
A letter from CAFOD chair of trustees Bishop John Arnold and his fellow trustee Bishop Patrick McKinney appealing for support for the charities work during this time… We wish you, belatedly, a hope-filled Easter and we trust that you are keeping safe and well. What...
by Michael McG | Apr 20, 2020 | Coronavirus, Education Service, Schools and Colleges
The technology department at St Francis Xavier School in Richmond has been helping the national effort in the fight against Covid-19 by producing face masks for local care homes, hospitals, prisons and the ambulance service. Sandra Bradley and Stuart Lister in the...
