by Michael McG | Jul 13, 2021 | Diocese, Obituaries
Monsignor Seamus Kilbane passed away in Hull between Sunday night and Monday morning. Monsignor Kilbane was born in Mountbellow, County Galway, on July 28 1930 and attended St Patrick’s Seminary in Thurles. He was ordained priest on June 10 1956 and served in a number...
by Michael McG | Jul 2, 2021 | Diocese, Obituaries
Father Andrew Smith O.Praem died at the Priory in Muston, North Yorkshire, at 4.30am on Friday morning following a short illness. Father Andrew was originally from North Ormesby, Middlesbrough. He attended seminary with the Norbertines and was ordained to the...
by Michael McG | Apr 14, 2021 | Diocese, Obituaries
Warm tributes have been paid to retired priest Father Ross Thompson, who died peacefully in hospital at 8pm on Thursday April 8 with his daughter holding his hand. Born in Port Chalmers, New Zealand, on March 29 1942, Father Ross moved to England in 1966 and was...
by Michael McG | Apr 11, 2021 | Diocese, Obituaries, Bishop Terry
Bishop Terry has offered the following words on the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh… Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Queen and the Royal Family at this moment, as they take in the news that Prince Philip has died. A wonderful and beloved...
by Michael McG | Apr 9, 2021 | St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Obituaries, Parishes
Following the sad news of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, a book of condolence will be placed in the porch at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral in Middlesbrough for those who wish to sign it. There will also be a portrait of Prince Philip on display, as well as a...
by Michael McG | Feb 9, 2021 | Ampleforth Abbey, Diocese, Obituaries, Organisations
Father Alban Crossley OSB, Benedictine monk of Ampleforth Abbey, died on February 2 at the age of 86. He was born in Farnworth, Lancashire, and joined the monastic community at Ampleforth Abbey in September 1955.From 1958 to 1961 he was at St Benet’s Hall at the...
