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Congratulations to Bishop-Elect Canon Seamus Cunningham

by webmaster | Jan 26, 2009 | Miscellaneous

At a press conference held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday, 9th January, at 11am, it was announced that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Canon Seamus Cunningham to become the 13th Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. Our congratulations to Canon Cunningham and the...

Demonstration in support of the people of Palestine

by webmaster | Jan 17, 2009 | Miscellaneous

A large-scale demonstration in support of the people of Palestine is planned for Saturday, 17 January. The Israeli slaughter of the people of the Gaza strip has appalled a wide range of opinion across Teesside and south Durham. The March will assemble at 11.00 am at...

Looking for a great job?

by webmaster | Jan 14, 2009 | Miscellaneous

Get your skates on (possibly literally)! Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales An initiative of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales Location: Canning Town, London E16 – Starting Salary: £35,929 plus Benefits This appointment is...

Lost girl from tsunami

by webmaster | Jan 14, 2009 | Miscellaneous

This little girl is at the Phuket Hospital. She does not remember her own name or anything about herself. She has lost her parents. Does anyone recognise her? She was a victim of the tidal wave disaster in Phuket, Thailand and nobody knows who she is so we are hoping...

An Inspirational and Inspiring Day

by webmaster | Jan 13, 2009 | Miscellaneous

On a bright day early in November one hundred and forty Ministers of the Word from across our diocese had the pleasure of attending the excellent Inspirational Day with Nigel Bavidge, a married Deacon and well-known writer and speaker from the Leeds Diocese at Askham...

Congratulations

by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | Miscellaneous

To Peter Warren and Bernard Morgan who were granted the Institution of Lectorate by Bishop Terry Drainey on Sunday 7 December 2008 at St Mary’s Cathedral. Peter and Bernard are currently studying for Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate.