The Holy Father’s prayer intention for the month of February, distributed through the “Pray with the Pope” campaign, is dedicated to children with incurable diseases.Pope Leo invites the entire Church and all people of goodwill to join in praying for children who are...
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Bishop commends ‘ordinary heroism of married love’
Marriage Week, February 7-14 2026 Bishop Bosco MacDonald, Bishop of Clifton and lead bishop for marriage and family life for the Bishops’ Conference, has praised the “ordinary heroism of married love, and the strength of family life” in a message to...
Catholics invited to support World Leprosy Day
The UK’s Catholic Leprosy Charity, St Francis Leprosy Guild (SFLG) invites the Catholic community to support its mission by dedicating a Sunday service or short event in support of World Leprosy Day (Sunday January 25). To make it easier to talk about...
Special events celebrate Mary Ward’s legacy
Yorkshirewoman Mary Ward is one of English Catholic history’s most significant yet most unsung figures.A pioneer for women’s equality, she founded the Congregation of Jesus and inspired an international following of people who are now campaigning for her...
Bishops issue statement after Holy Land visit
The Co-ordination of Episcopal Conferences in Support of the Church of the Holy Land has issued a final communiqué at the end of its visit from January 17 to 21. “You are the salt of the earth; you are the light of the world." Matthew 5:13.14 Our pilgrimage was...
Bishop urges halt to proposed puberty blocker trial
Bishop Paul Mason, lead bishop for healthcare for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has issued a statement expressing concern about a proposed clinical trial of puberty blockers involving children.Bishop Mason urges a path of supportive care for...
Job opening for Financial Accountant
Diocese of Middlesbrough - Financial Accountant - Full-time – 35 hours per week Salary in the region of £37,500 per annum The Diocese of Middlesbrough wishes to appoint a Financial Accountant to assist the Head of Finance in the financial management of the diocese....
How you can support World Leprosy Day
The John Bradburne Memorial Society (JBMS) is calling on individuals, parishes and communities to support its mission on World Leprosy Day (Sunday January 25).This annual day of awareness shines a spotlight on the ongoing challenges faced by people affected by...
Cathedral to host powerful new passion play
Riding Lights Theatre Company presents Night Falls, a new passion play by Paul Birch to be performed at St Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough.Set over the four days leading up to the crucifixion, Night Falls retells the Easter story through two strangers sheltering in...








