by Michael McG | Sep 2, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes
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...
by Michael McG | Aug 14, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes
It is a great privilege to be invited by Father Steven to give the homily at his first Mass in this beautiful cathedral.It is a day I am sure you will not forget, if for no other reason than the “air of firstness” about it: the first full day in the priesthood, the...
by Michael McG | Aug 13, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes
A capacity audience packed St Mary’s Cathedral as award-winning classical singing group The Priests played the only mainland UK show of their farewell tour.The emotional evening – the first of an ongoing concert series – saw the three Northern Irish clerics bring the...
by Michael McG | Mar 7, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes
You are all warmly invited to join us for the Chrism Mass. Come and celebrate the Mass of Priesthood during Holy Week.At noon on Tuesday March 26, priests from throughout the diocese will gather with Bishop Terry to reaffirm their ministry and renew the promises made...
by Michael McG | Dec 8, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes
They’ve sung for three popes, two queens and a king – and now they’re coming to sing for us at St Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough!Award-winning classical singing group The Priests – Northern Ireland brothers Father Eugene and Father Martin O’Hagan and their lifelong...
by Michael McG | Sep 22, 2023 | St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes, Pilgrimage
You can now find a new collection of Catholic walking pilgrimage routes online. Hearts in Search of God is a three-year project to encourage people of all faiths and none to experience a pilgrimage walk in their own area.The combination of ancient and modern...
