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Lampedusa: Our Act Of Solidarity And Covenant With Refugees

by Michael McG | Sep 5, 2016 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, Miscellaneous, Organisations, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Many of us feel that the plight of millions of refugees coping with war, criminals and indifferent states seems so far removed from our shores. Sadly, a growing number of potent and tragic symbols in Greece, Italy and Turkey on our television screens can make us feel...

Pope’s Care of Creation Prayer Day Message

by Michael McG | Sep 1, 2016 | Miscellaneous

Pope Francis issued a message to celebrate the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on Thursday 1st September. Click on the link below to download the Holy Father’s message in full. Show Mercy to our Common Home

Statement in response to the killing of Fr Jacques Hamel in Rouen from the presidents of Churches Together in England.

by webmaster | Jul 27, 2016 | Miscellaneous

We are deeply saddened to learn of the brutal murder of our brother, 84-year old priest, Fr Jacques Hamel in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, Rouen, France. That a man of peace who had dedicated his life to serving people could be killed during Mass is testimony to the evil...

Asylum seekers can step into our shoes!

by Michael McG | Jul 15, 2016 | Miscellaneous, Organisations, Parishes, Schools and Colleges

Young asylum seekers arriving from war-torn Syria and other troubled parts of the world will be helped to blend into in their new surroundings thanks to kind-hearted Teesside churchgoers. More than 70 pairs of trainers were donated, as well as £300 in cash, after an...

A National Conference for People Working in Health and Social Care

by webmaster | Jun 6, 2016 | Miscellaneous

‘Called to Care’ Christians working in Health and Social Care are invited to a conference at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Commencing at 4.30pm on 23rd June and running until 1.00pm on 25th June 2016. It is an event sponsored by the Catholic...

Essay Competition: ‘Religion in the Public Sphere’

by webmaster | Feb 22, 2016 | Miscellaneous

To mark 10 years of the Ebor Lectures in Theology and Public Life, the ecumenical sponsors (which includes the Carmelite Order) are holding an essay competition for young people. Two prizes are offered for the best academic essays on the notion of ‘religion in the...