by Michael McG | Jan 24, 2025 | Diocese, Obituaries
The Requiem Mass for Father Neil McNicholas took place at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday February 14 before his burial in Redcar Cemetery.Father Neil passed died peacefully at the Butterwick Hospice in Stockton on the morning of Friday January 24.The night before the...
by Michael McG | Jan 6, 2025 | Voice Column, Catholic Voice, Diocese
Happy New Year, or perhaps, happy feast of the Motherhood of our Blessed Lady.On January 1 we are reminded of the role Mary played in the salvation of humankind. The title “Mother of God” is a western derivation from the Greek Theotokos, which means “God-bearer”. Mary...
by Michael McG | Jan 6, 2025 | Diocese, Obituaries
Tributes have been paid to Father Peter Keeling, who served communities throughout the diocese and was the last parish priest of the “Old” St Mary’s Cathedral in Sussex Street, Middlesbrough.Bishop Terry was principal celebrant at Father Peter’s Requiem Mass at a...
by Michael McG | Jan 5, 2025 | Homilies, Diocese, Obituaries
Father Tom O’Neill’s homily at Father Peter Keeling’s funeral at St Francis Church, Middlesbrough, on November 26 2024… When Peter was in better health, he asked if I would speak at his funeral. My response was ‘Yes, on one condition that you speak at mine, if I go...
by Michael McG | Nov 12, 2024 | Diocese, Obituaries
We were saddened to hear the news that Father Peter Keeling died on Saturday evening (November 9) at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.We keep Father Peter’s family in our prayers at this time.Funeral arrangements have yet to be made.Our picture shows...
by Michael McG | Nov 7, 2024 | Voice Column, Catholic Voice, Diocese, Bishop Terry
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, in accordance with a tradition which goes back 1,300 years, has declared an Ordinary Jubilee Year in 2025. The theme of the year is SPES NON CONFUNDIT – “Hope does not disappoint” (Rom 5:5). I take this opportunity to give the bare bones...
