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Welcome the New Bishop of Middlesbrough

by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Diocese, Miscellaneous

His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, has appointed Monsignor Terence Patrick Drainey the Seventh Bishop of Middlesbrough. On accepting the appointment, Mgr Drainey said: I give thanks to Almighty God for all his gifts and blessing, especially the gift of priestly...

School Inspections: The Best Kept Secret in the Diocese

by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Schools and Colleges

The Diocesan Trustees at its meeting on the 17th October received a report prepared by Mrs Kathleen Stead, the diocesan director of RE, on the Section 48 inspections of schools undertaken in the diocese in the school year 2006-07. (To find the reports type...

RCIA/Journey in Faith Retreat Day

by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Evangelisation, Event Calendar, RCIA, Schools and Colleges

The Retreat Day, in preparation for the Rite of Election, will be on Saturday 26th January 2008 at All Saints Lower School, Nunnery Lane, York. All who are to be received or baptised into the Catholic Church at Easter are invited to attend, together with their...

School Celebrates 150 years of the Sisters of Mercy in Hull

by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Religious Communities, Schools and Colleges

In 1857 a small group of Sisters of Mercy made their way from the West Riding of Yorkshire to Hull and established themselves in a small house near the town centre. They had come at the request of the then Bishop of Beverley to establish schools for the poor. From...

Head of St Mary’s, Grangetown Retires

by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Schools and Colleges

Catholic Education in Hull – Big Decisions Proposed

by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Schools and Colleges

“Gratitude for the past – Enthusiasm for the present – Hope for the future” (John Paul II) Chairs of Governors, Diocesan and Local Authority Representatives, Clergy and School Leaders came together on 11th and 12th October to consider the...