by Michael McG | May 18, 2022 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Organisations
Patriarchs and bishops in the Holy Land have condemned police use of smoke grenades and rubber bullets against mourners in a funeral procession as “violent” and “disproportionate”. The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, joined with the Greek...
by Michael McG | May 13, 2022 | Missio, Organisations
Main photo courtesy of Emmanuel Tran One of Missio’s founders – Venerable Pauline Jaricot – is to be beatified on May 22 in Lyon, France. This special celebration will be day of prayer and joy in recognition of a lay woman’s contribution to world mission....
by Michael McG | May 9, 2022 | Postgate Society, postgate, Organisations
The Postgate Society can trace its origins back to the 1960s when Father David Quinlan, then parish priest at Egton Bridge, assembled papers for the cause of canonisation of Nicholas Postgate.Mildred Raw, then headmistress of St Hedda’s School, was a stalwart of the...
by Michael McG | Apr 11, 2022 | Rainbows Bereavement Support
A charity that helps children, young people and adults who are grieving a loss in their lives is hoping to roll out its training programme to more schools in our diocese. Research shows that Rainbows Bereavement Support Great Britain – whose patrons include Bishop...
by Michael McG | Apr 6, 2022 | Mary's Meals, Organisations
The Mini Vinnies and chaplaincy teams from St Cuthbert’s Trust were inspired by the work of Mary’s Meals for their fundraising during Lent. Mary’s Meals is a Scottish charity that has been providing meals for children in some of our poorest countries since 2002. ...
by Michael McG | Apr 6, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, National Board of Catholic Women, Organisations
“Education, Spirituality, Church and the Feminine Time” is the title of the National Board of Catholic Women’s latest Zoom event.Sarah Raffray, pictured, headteacher of St Augustine’s Priory Catholic girls’ school, will speak about young women’s...