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...
by Michael McG | Feb 9, 2021 | Diocese, Obituaries
Father Peter Egan has passed away just a few months before he would have celebrated the golden jubilee of his priesthood.Father Peter, who was 76, was born in County Clare and trained at St John’s Seminary in Waterford before being ordained a priest on June 6 1971.His...
by Michael McG | Aug 27, 2020 | Diocese, Obituaries
The funeral of Monsignor Ray Charlton, who played a major role in running the Diocese of Middlesbrough for more than 25 years, will take place in Stokesley this week. The oldest priest in the diocese, Monsignor Ray died peacefully at James Cook University Hospital on...
