Miscellaneous | Middlesbrough Diocese

Catholic charity appeals for earthquake help

Michael McG — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:51:18 +0000

Catholic leaders have appealed for help after mobilising an urgent programme for wounded people in an area of Caracas known as Latin America’s largest slum.Speaking in the wake of Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, Bishop Juan Carlos Bravo Salazar of Petare told Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that his diocese – where four […]

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A message from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Michael McG — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:54:58 +0000

A statement from the President and Vice President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales “Yesterday’s news of the charges brought against Bishop David Oakley is deeply distressing for all, both within the Catholic community and beyond. “We are profoundly aware that the report of this allegation may reawaken painful memories for many […]

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‘The most joyful day of my life’

Michael McG — Thu, 07 May 2026 08:02:15 +0000

On Saturday March 28, at St Mary’s Cathedral, FATHER DOUGLAS McKITTRICK became the first priest to be ordained for the Diocese of Middlesbrough by Bishop Marcus. Here, he looks back on this very special occasion… My ordination to the sacred priesthood was the greatest, most joyful day of my life.For some weeks leading up to […]

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