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Priests renew vows at annual Chrism Mass

by Michael McG | May 10, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Priests from throughout the diocese reaffirmed their ministry by renewing the promises made at their ordination during the annual Mass of Chrism in St Mary’s Cathedral.As well as the renewal of priestly promises, the Mass also included the blessing of the Oil of...

Cathedral Mass celebrates coronation of King Charles

by Michael McG | Apr 24, 2023 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Every diocese has been asked to mark the coronation of Charles III in some way.St Mary’s in Middlesbrough we will join many other cathedrals in celebrating Mass on Friday May 5 at 7pm.All are welcome to attend. Please note that all tickets for the parish event after...

Bishop Terry celebrates Mass for Pope Benedict

by Michael McG | Jan 4, 2023 | Bishop Terry, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Bishop Terry will offer 9.30am Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on the Feast of the Epiphany (Friday January 6) for Pope Emeritus Benedict. The Mass will be live-streamed on the Diocese of Middlesbrough YouTube channel.Pope Francis will preside at the late...

American missionary to give Advent retreat

by Michael McG | Nov 28, 2022 | Evangelisation, St Paulinus, Guisborough, Talks, Retreats and Lectures

Well-known US missionary Meg Hunter-Kilmer has agreed to give an Advent retreat at St Paulinus, Guisborough, during her tour of the UK.Meg felt a call some years ago to give up her “normal life” and follow the Lord by driving around speaking to people about Jesus.She...

Thousands flock to visit Lourdes relics

by Michael McG | Nov 10, 2022 | Lourdes, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Thousands of people flocked to St Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough and Our Lady of Lourdes & St Peter Chanel, Hull, to visit the relics of Lourdes visionary St Bernadette.At the cathedral, volunteers gave out 3,000 Miraculous Medals to those attending, but...

Turin shroud replica exhibition comes to Scarborough

by Michael McG | Oct 10, 2022 | Parishes, St Peter's, Scarborough

The travelling Shroud of Turin Exhibition, which takes life-sized replicas of what is said to be Christ’s burial cloth around the world, is coming to Scarborough. The actual shroud is housed in the cathedral of the Italian city of Turin.This exhibition, featuring...