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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...

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...

Diocese prepares to welcome St Bernadette relics

by Michael McG | Sep 20, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, Lourdes, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Preparations are well underway for the visit of the relics of St Bernadette to three locations in our diocese in October.The events are part of a national St Bernadette Relic Tour that followed a request to the Lourdes authorities by the Catholic bishops of England...

Sister Imelda speaks about her work in Albania

by Michael McG | Jul 7, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Inspirational speaker Sister Imelda Poole MBE IBVM will visit St Mary’s Cathedral for a special event on Wednesday July 27. Sister Imelda, president of the Mary Ward Loreto Foundation in Albania, will speak about her work in the country and the launch of a new charity...