Tributes paid to priest with ‘thirst for God’s kingdom’
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...
Father Peter Keeling: A priest for all seasons
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...
Father Peter passes away in hospital
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...
Bishop Terry’s November 2024 Voice column
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...
