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Tributes paid to Father Jim

by Michael McG | Jul 8, 2025 | Diocese, Hull, Obituaries, Parishes

Warm tributes have been paid to Father Jim O’Brien, who died peacefully in Hull’s Royal Infirmary on Thursday May 1.Father Jim was born on May 19 1950 in Clydebank, Glasgow, and studied for the priesthood with the Columban Fathers in Dalgin Park, Ireland, from 1971 to...

Hull parishioners invited to view repair work report

by Michael McG | Jul 7, 2025 | Hull, Parishes

Parishioners of St Anthony and Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Hull are invited to review a report into building repair work at their church.You can view download the invitation here. You can download the full report by clicking the down arrow download button below....

Four new deacons ordained for the diocese

by Michael McG | Jun 25, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events, Bishop Terry, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Many congratulations to Robert Colombari, Douglas McKittrick, James Nevison and Tom Rolfe, who were all ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Terry on Saturday June 14. Friends, family and well-wishers packed St Mary’s Cathedral for the service, with many of our...

Bishop Terry joins Archbishop Stephen for ecumenical pilgrimage in York

by Michael McG | Jun 16, 2025 | Bishop Terry, Ecumenism, English Martyrs, York, Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York, York

Bishop Terry will join the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, to lead an ecumenical pilgrimage through the city of York to mark the Jubilee Year 2025 on Wednesday (June 18), culminating in a shared service at York Minster at 2pm.All are welcome – pilgrims from...

Fatima event brings statue and relics to cathedral

by Michael McG | Apr 28, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

The World Apostolate of Fatima in England and Wales (WAF) is arranging a weekend event at St Mary’s Cathedral as part of the celebrations for the centenary of the Fatima Five First Saturdays devotion.The Pilgrim Virgin Statue and Relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco...

Joy replaces nerves as Father Steven is ordained

by Michael McG | Sep 2, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

At noon on the Feast of St Henry (July 13), I was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Terry at St Mary’s Cathedral.It was such a joyful occasion for me. I was greatly moved to see all the people who had made the journey to be there – family and friends and...