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Rievaulx Abbey Altar Rededicated

by webmaster | Jun 7, 2015 | Diocese

On 4th June 2015, the traditional feast of Corpus Christi, a special service took place to re-dedicate the high altar in the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey in the North York Moors National Park. A number of Carmelites were among the ecumenical worshippers taking part. An...

Bishop marks passing of ‘faithful’ priest

by webmaster | Mar 21, 2015 | Miscellaneous, Obituaries

The Bishop of Middlesbrough will be the chief celebrant at the funeral of a “faithful” priest who served parishes in Hessle, Middlesbrough, Market Weighton and Brotton. Father Michael Murray died peacefully in hospital in his hometown, Carlisle, on Tuesday March 10 at...

Priest who ministered to prisoners and the sick

by webmaster | Mar 21, 2015 | Obituaries

A priest who ministered to prisoners and the sick while serving five parishes in the Diocese of Middlesbrough will be flown home to his native Ireland for burial after a funeral Mass in Whitby. Father Joe Brennan died at 6am on Saturday March 7 in the Whitby Court...

Tributes paid to Canon Gerry

by webmaster | Mar 7, 2015 | Obituaries

Tributes have been paid to Canon Gerald Cox, who has died at the age of 80 after serving parishes throughout the Diocese of Middlesbrough across five decades. Canon Gerry was born in Hull on July 11 1934, the son of Albert and Catherine and brother of Peter and John....

York Area Parish Re-Organisation Report

by webmaster | Mar 4, 2014 | Bishop Terry, Diocese, Miscellaneous

Bishop Terry is pleased to present this report which shows the results of the proposed York Area Parishes Re-Organisation. He wishes to thank all who have contributed towards this report for your hard work and co-operation.

The Ushaw Lecture Series

by webmaster | Feb 14, 2014 | Diocese, Miscellaneous

Weds 19 February Fr Nicholas Schofield, Archivist, Archdiocese of Westminster ‘Ushaw’s Twin Sister: St Edmund’s, Ware, the Douai of the South’ Drinks Reception: 5:30pm; Lecture 6.00-7.30pm Venue: Main Lecture Hall, Ushaw College The Ushaw Lecture...