CAFOD | Middlesbrough Diocese

Lampedusa: Our Act Of Solidarity And Covenant With Refugees

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

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...

Lampedusa Cross arrives at Saint Mary’s

by Michael McG | Sep 1, 2016 | CAFOD, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Justice and Peace

A Lampedusa Cross, hand-carved from the driftwood of capsized refugee boats is being displayed in Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough in an act of solidarity with the plight of refugees. The cross will be presented to Monsignor Gerard Robinson VG at a Mass at...

Exploring Justice and Spirituality

by webmaster | Sep 16, 2012 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Parishes

Exploring Justice and Spirituality with Montserrat Fernadez Cafod’s programme officer in Nicaragua, Saturday 29th September, 10am-1pm at St. Francis Parish Hall, Middlesbrough. All are welcome.

CAFOD News

by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | CAFOD

I would like to say a special word of thanks to everyone who made a special effort and got very creative with their efforts to raise funds for CAFOD on Lent Fast Day and during the period of matched funding. At the time of going to print, the total amount received...

The Charity Bowl

by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | CAFOD, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Organisations, Parishes

When parishioners were asked to suggest causes to benefit from donations to the Cathedral’s Charity Bowl they came up with a list of 17. The newly formed Justice and Peace Group were then asked to examine those and make recommendations. So, during the first...

Colombian visit to Middlesbrough

by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | CAFOD, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Organisations, Parishes, Bishop Terry

4th-6th June 2011 Mgr Héctor Fabio Henao, Mélida Esther Guevara and Jesus Alberto Castilla Salazar, accompanied by Francis McDonagh, CAFOD’s Andes Programme Manager, visited Middlesbrough over the 4th–6th June to share their experiences of life in...