by Michael McG | Dec 23, 2022 | Ukraine War
Pope Francis has called on everyone to “renew our closeness to the battered Ukrainian people” and to persevere in “prayer for these our brothers and sisters who are suffering so much”. The Pope’s words came just before he gave his final blessing at the Wednesday...
by Michael McG | Nov 28, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, Ukraine War
Ukraine is facing one of the severest air attacks it has been subjected to since Russia’s full-scale invasion on February 24 2022.Peaceful Ukrainian cities have been hit with deadly missiles, civilians have been targeted and infrastructure destroyed, leaving...
by Michael McG | May 9, 2022 | Ukraine War, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes
The Teesside Apollo Male Voice Choir will get back to doing what it does best – entertaining with its singing and raising charitable funds – in a special Concert for Ukraine at St Mary’s Cathedral. Like many choirs, the Apollo has been enduring an enforced rest...
by Michael McG | Mar 24, 2022 | Pope Francis, Ukraine War
The Pope will pray the solemn Act of Consecration Pope’s of humanity, and Russia and Ukraine in particular, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday at around 6.30pm (5.30pm UK time) and has asked all bishops and priests to join him spiritually in this prayer....
by Michael McG | Mar 21, 2022 | Bishop's Engagements, Ukraine War, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough, Parishes, Bishop Terry
The Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be pronounced by the Pope on the afternoon of Friday March 25 in St Peter’s Basilica.The act of consecration will be performed in communion with the local churches throughout the world....
by Michael McG | Mar 14, 2022 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Ukraine War, Organisations
A leading Catholic charity has announced fresh aid for churches helping those suffering because of the conflict in Ukraine. Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) will be providing assistance of more than £250,000– in addition to the more than...
