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St Mary’s, Filey and the Legion of Mary

by webmaster | Aug 18, 2008 | Organisations, Parishes

St Mary’s Church, Filey, was recently host to a team of 12 (11 Irish and 1 English) members of the Legion of Mary, at the invitation of the Parish Priest, Fr Sean O’Donnell. The Legion of Mary is a lay Catholic organisation open to men and women over 18...

‘The Call of Creation’ Toolkit

by webmaster | Aug 15, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations

‘The fruits of the earth were given to feed all without distinction and nobody can claim any particular rights. Instead, we have lost the sense of the communion of goods, rushing to turn these goods into private property.’ The above words, sounding...

The Archconfraternity of St Stephen – Canon Bayldon reflects

by webmaster | Aug 4, 2008 | Organisations, Parishes

Dear Editor How lovely to see Beverley’s section of the Archconfraternity of St Stephen mentioned in July’s Catholic Voice. I became a member in 1953 under the tutelage of Fr – later Canon – Joe O’Mahony. Alongside John Wilkinson and his...

Vision Aid Overseas – Wanted Urgently!

by webmaster | Aug 3, 2008 | Organisations

The Knights of St Columba are collecting spectacles, frames and lenses which are no longer of use to you. These items are used to assist people in the Third World who need spectacles but who are unable to afford them. Churches in the diocese have been contacted. If...

CAFOD responds to Ethiopian food crisis.

by webmaster | Aug 3, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations

CAFOD has pledged an initial 80,000 Euros to partners who are providing vital support to people affected by the worsening food crisis in Ethiopia. CAFOD’s aid is part of an initial 200,000 Euro joint response with Trocaire and SCIAF. It is a first phase response and...

Pure Gold?

by webmaster | Aug 3, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations

Carol Cross is looking out for opportunities to speak to parish groups about her visit to the San Martin gold mine in the Siria Valley, Honduras so if you think your parish or friends would like to hear about it, she’d be only too willing to come along to do...