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Lampedusa: Our Act Of Solidarity And Covenant With Refugees

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

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, Justice and Peace, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

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...

Asylum seekers can step into our shoes!

by Michael McG | Jul 15, 2016 | Miscellaneous, Organisations, Parishes, Schools and Colleges

Young asylum seekers arriving from war-torn Syria and other troubled parts of the world will be helped to blend into in their new surroundings thanks to kind-hearted Teesside churchgoers. More than 70 pairs of trainers were donated, as well as £300 in cash, after an...

Advent Prayer Leaflet

by webmaster | Nov 17, 2015 | Organisations

The Diocesan Women’s Commission have kindly put together an advent prayer leaflet as a tool for guiding prayer through the weeks of December. It can be downloaded here: Advent Prayer Leaflet

Bishop speaks out

by webmaster | May 1, 2015 | Bishop Terry, Justice and Peace

The Catholic Social Action Network have sent a letter to the press on this Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker signed by it’s Chair, Bishop Terence Drainey. It reads: “SIR – today marks the feast day of Saint Joseph the Worker, the day when we celebrate the...

Election Statement from Middlesbrough Faith Leaders

by webmaster | Mar 23, 2015 | Justice and Peace

Faith leaders from different religions and denominations are coming together to sign a statement affirming their common principles, prior to the forthcoming General Election. The Rt Revd Paul Ferguson, the Church of England Bishop of Whitby, and the Rt Revd Terence...