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Congregatio Jesu and IBVM merge into single congregation

Congregatio Jesu and IBVM merge into single congregation

by Michael McG | Nov 4, 2025 | Bar Convent, News, Pastoral Centres

After prayer, reflection and engagement of members, the two congregations of apostolic women religious, Congregatio Jesu (CJ) and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM- Loreto) today merged into one.The merged Congregatio Jesu, around 1,800 sisters worldwide,...
Father Gerry passes away after 81st birthday

Father Gerry passes away after 81st birthday

by Michael McG | May 9, 2024 | Diocese, John Paul Centre, Obituaries, Pastoral Centres

A priest who was named Middlesbrough’s Citizen of the Year for his dedication to the poor and marginalised at the town’s John Paul Centre has died four days after his 81st birthday.Redemptorist Father Gerry Mulligan CSsR passed away in hospital in Glasgow on March 15...
Records and year books in spotlight at York Catholic History Day

Records and year books in spotlight at York Catholic History Day

by Michael McG | May 7, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events, Bar Convent, Catholic History, Pastoral Centres

York Catholic History Day will take place at the Bar Convent, York, on Saturday June 1.This year, York University PhD student Laura Atkinson will take us back before the Reformation to explore ‘Record keeping and the Care of Souls in Late 13th-century York’ a paper...
Women invited to Year of Prayer event

Women invited to Year of Prayer event

by Michael McG | Apr 12, 2024 | Appeals and Special Events, National Board of Catholic Women, Organisations, Pastoral Centres, St Bede's Pastoral Centre

We would like to welcome women in the diocese to a day of prayer and reflection at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre in York.Prayer is about your personal relationship with the Lord. As with anything personal, the approach, your expectations and its development can vary...
The John Paul II Fund

The John Paul II Fund

by Michael McG | Oct 31, 2023 | Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), John Paul Centre, Organisations, Pastoral Centres

This Advent will see the launch the John Paul II Fund in the Diocese of Middlesbrough.
Behind the Scenes of the turmoil, suspicion, persecution and tragedy

Behind the Scenes of the turmoil, suspicion, persecution and tragedy

by Michael McG | Oct 19, 2023 | Bar Convent, Pastoral Centres

Bar Convent York will be inviting the public to find the answers to some clues and discover the secrets that helped to save the Catholics from being caught by their persecutors. Secrets such as objects concealed in everyday household items, priests hiding holes, which...
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Congregatio Jesu and IBVM merge into single congregation

Congregatio Jesu and IBVM merge into single congregation

After prayer, reflection and engagement of members, the two congregations of apostolic women religious, Congregatio...

4 Nov, 2025 | 2 min read

Father Gerry Mulligan after being named Middlesbrough’s Citizen of the Year in 2002 – Photo courtesy Gazette/Teesside Live
Father Gerry passes away after 81st birthday

Father Gerry passes away after 81st birthday

A priest who was named Middlesbrough’s Citizen of the Year for his dedication to the poor and marginalised at the...

9 May, 2024 | 4 min read

The Bar Convent, York
Records and year books in spotlight at York Catholic History Day

Records and year books in spotlight at York Catholic History Day

York Catholic History Day will take place at the Bar Convent, York, on Saturday June 1.This year, York University...

7 May, 2024 | 2 min read

St Bede's Pastoral Centre. York
Women invited to Year of Prayer event

Women invited to Year of Prayer event

We would like to welcome women in the diocese to a day of prayer and reflection at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre in...

12 Apr, 2024 | 2 min read

The John Paul Centre in Middlesbrough
The John Paul II Fund

The John Paul II Fund

This Advent will see the launch the John Paul II Fund in the Diocese of...

31 Oct, 2023 | 1 min read

The Bar Convent in York – Photo by Gareth Buddo
Behind the Scenes of the turmoil, suspicion, persecution and tragedy

Behind the Scenes of the turmoil, suspicion, persecution and tragedy

Bar Convent York will be inviting the public to find the answers to some clues and discover the secrets that helped...

19 Oct, 2023 | 2 min read

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