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...
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...
by Michael McG | Aug 10, 2016 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes
Father Mario Conte spoke to us about the practice of venerating the relics of saints and the worldwide devotion to Saint Anthony during his recent visit to Middlesbrough’s Saint Mary’s Cathedral… I always explain it in a very simple way – a relic is...
by Michael McG | Jul 15, 2016 | Miscellaneous, Schools and Colleges, Organisations, Parishes
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...
by Michael McG | Jun 17, 2016 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Bishop Terry, Pilgrimage
The relics of one of the one of the Christian church’s best-known saints will visit Middlesbrough for one day during a tour of Great Britain. As part of the celebrations to mark the jubilee Year of Mercy, two relics of Saint Anthony of Padua will be venerated at Saint...
by webmaster | Apr 15, 2016 | Schools and Colleges, Parishes
The Catholic community in Ingleby Barwick are preparing for the official opening of their new church, 22 years after the parish was founded. The Bishop of Middlesbrough, the Right Reverend Terence Patrick Drainey, will dedicate the church to St Thérèse of Lisieux on...