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Ushaw College unveils restored Pugin sketches

by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Miscellaneous

Original sketches of Ushaw College by the architect who helped design the Houses of Parliament have been reproduced for the exhibition to commemorate the college’s 200th anniversary. The sketches were drawn by English architect and designer Augustus Welby Northmore...

New Church for Guisborough

by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Miscellaneous

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has given planning permission for the Diocese to build a new church next to St Paulinus School to serve the people of Guisborough. The new church and community centre will replace the current building in Park Lane, which was opened...

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill

by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Miscellaneous

Please write to your MP, emphasising that you are a constituent, who feels very strongly that there should be a conscience vote about the Bill and stating your principle objections to the suggested legislation. Parishes could also consider brief letter-writing...

Sr Agatha, York Ambassador of the Year

by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Miscellaneous, Religious Communities

Congratulations to Sister Agatha Leach CJ, of the Bar Convent Community on being named best ambassador for York in the city’s tourism awards. This remarkable award comes hot on the heels of the City of York recently being voted UK’s Best City. Click here...

Fr Tony Storey’s evening prayer video

by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Miscellaneous

A beautiful evening prayer video featuring the late Fr Tony Storey has been posted to YouTube. Sincere thanks to whoever has posted this. Click here to see the video and hear Fr Tony. Father Tony returned to the Lord on 1st May 2007. May he rest in...

The Franciscans of Richmond

by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Miscellaneous

The midweek launch of the 750th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Franciscan Friary in Richmond, North Yorkshire took place in March, with an informal ecumenical service in the ruined chancel of the Friary Church and was attended by over 40 people. The celebration...