Ukraine War | Middlesbrough Diocese

Pope: ‘Celebrate Christmas with people of Ukraine in our hearts’

Michael McG — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:26:02 +0000

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 general audience. Recalling the immense suffering the people of Ukraine […]

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Emergency Winter Appeal for Ukraine

Michael McG — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:09:36 +0000

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 many without the basic necessities including electricity, heating, and water.Millions have been displaced internally or forced to […]

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Apollo Choir comes to St Mary’s Cathedral

Michael McG — Mon, 09 May 2022 11:54:39 +0000

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 period during the pandemic. Now the choir is back […]

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