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Canon Davern’s homily for Fr Michael O’Connor

Going up the mountain, Jesus called unto him whom he would himself and they came to him. (Mark 3:13) In these words St Mark, in his Gospel, describes the call of the Apostles as a group – they were the first priests. Down the years that call of Jesus echoes...

Diocese says farewell to Fr Michael O’Connor

St Charles, Hull, where he had been ordained a priest in July 1957, was packed to the doors for Fr Michael O’Connor’s Funeral Mass on 31st October. Bishop Drainey was the principal concelebrant and he was joined by almost 60 Diocesan priests and Marist...

Remembering Fr William Finn MC (1875-1915)

William Finn, who volunteered to serve as a military chaplain during the First World War, is believed to be the first Catholic chaplain killed in the war, when he fell in action during the Gallipoli landings of April 1915. He came from Hull and prior to the war had...

Action by Christians Against Torture

Action by Christians Against Torture (UK) is a registered ecumenical charity which runs an annual Christmas Card Campaign in support of prisoners, persecuted Christians, human rights groups under threat and those on death row. Messages of support and encouragement...

Full-time Diocesan Youth Worker needed

Middlesbrough Diocesan Trustee is looking to appoint a new worker to fill a vacancy created by changes in the current Youth Service. The successful candidate will: be a committed and practising Catholic be experienced in Youth Ministry have excellent creative and...

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