by Michael McG | Jul 3, 2023 | Catholic History, Miscellaneous
Nominations are open for the National Church Awards, with churches across the UK now able to enter in categories for architecture, volunteering, tourism and more.Organisers say that with the future of many churches uncertain and under threat, there has never been a...
by Michael McG | Feb 6, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, Miscellaneous
A performance of Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius will take place at the Sage Gateshead on Sunday February 26 at 5pm. The words, written by St John Henry Newman, tell the moving story of the death of a man of faith, the journey of his soul in the company of...
Snowdrop lovers head for Guisborough
by Michael McG | Feb 6, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Tudor Croft Gardens in Guisborough will soon be open again for visitors to enjoy its collection of rare and beautiful snowdrops. The collection now numbers about 300 different snowdrops and is thought to be the biggest in the North-East. The opening weekends are...
by Michael McG | Jan 19, 2023 | Miscellaneous
The Chosen – a groundbreaking crowd-funded television series about the life of Jesus and his followers – is to return for a second series on Easter Sunday. The first series of the drama was released in 2019. The series is the largest crowd-funded media...
by Michael McG | Sep 1, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, Miscellaneous, CAFOD Appeals
Details of the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal after the devastating flood in Pakistan…
by Michael McG | Aug 1, 2022 | Miscellaneous
In a special reflection, Emeritus Bishop of Middlesbrough John Crowley looks back on significant encounters during his priesthood and how they gave him encouragement when he needed it most… Every day as long as this day lasts keep on encouraging each other so that...
