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Fatima Pilgrimage Begins At Westminster

by Michael McG | Mar 14, 2017 | St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

The programme for the World Apostolate of Fatima National Pilgrim Virgin statue’s visitations to the cathedrals of England and Wales, including Middlesbrough, is underway. Cardinal Nichols received, blessed and crowned the statue at a packed Westminster Cathedral....

Rite Of Election At The Cathedral

by Michael McG | Mar 14, 2017 | Bishop Terry, Evangelisation, RCIA, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Candidates and catechumens were given a warm welcome as they began the final part of their journey towards being received into full communion with the Catholic Church this Easter. In his homily at the traditional Rite of Election and Call To Continuing Conversion,...

Come And Sing With Acclaimed Composer

by Michael McG | Feb 28, 2017 | Liturgy and Music, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

The Music Department of the Diocese of Middlesbrough, in conjunction with the Royal School of Church Music in the North and East Yorkshire area, is delighted to be able to welcome the prolific composer and organist Malcolm Archer. Malcolm will be joining us at All...

Diocese Prepares To Welcome Fatima Statue

by Michael McG | Jan 18, 2017 | Event Calendar, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Nearly 100 years ago, from May to October 1917, Our Lady appeared to three young shepherd children, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, and Lucia dos Santos, at Fatima in Portugal. This year, the World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) in England and Wales will be promoting the...

Bishop Praises Apostleship’s ‘Great Blessing’

by Michael McG | Sep 30, 2016 | Apostleship of the Sea, Bishop Terry, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

The Apostleship of the Sea brings “great blessings, great comfort and great joy to the many who receive the ministry,” Bishop Terry told a gathering of the charity’s supporters. Speaking at the end of Mass to mark the feast of Stella Maris, Our Lady Star of the Sea,...

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...