“The Lord is the refuge of the poor” is the title of Pope Leo XIV’s Message for the 10th World Day of the Poor for this month of November.Accordingly, the Pontiff dedicates his prayer intention for the month to the “proper use of wealth”.Through the Pope’s Worldwide...
Wednesday 4th November, 12 noon – Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Coulby Newham Each November, the Church turns her prayerful gaze toward eternity. It is the month when we remember the faithful departed, commending them to the mercy of God and thanking Him for their witness....
New research into the Gunpowder Plot has uncovered previously unexplored motives behind the involvement of Guy Fawkes and his fellow York Conspirators.The plot is the infamous failed plan to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605, the historic reason behind the UK’s...
We were saddened to hear of the death of Middlesbrough-born Mill Hill Missionary Father Jim Daley.Father Jim passed away at 5.45am on Wednesday (October 21) in Herbert House, Freshfield, Liverpool. He was 93.Born in Waterloo Road on July 13 1933, the son of...
Father Chris Hughes will speak on the theme “No justice, no peace” at a day of prayer, reflection and solidarity at St Mary’s Cathedral to mark the 10th World Day of the Poor.A parish priest in North Shields, Father Chris is also chair of the Diocese of Hexham and...
Catechists from across the Diocese of Middlesbrough are invited to step away from the busyness of parish life and come together for The Well: A Day of Reflection for Catechists.The event, from 10.30am to 3pm on Saturday January 30 2027, will be held in the peaceful...
Deacon Peter Barrigan has hung up his hard hat and hi-vis jacket as he retires from his role as Stella Maris Regional Port Chaplain for Teesport.The 74-year-old had ministered to seafarers and fishers for the last 22 years (12 as Chaplain and 10 as a volunteer ship...
People from across the diocese and beyond gathered in St Mary’s Cathedral to celebrate as I was consecrated to the Ordo Virginum by Bishop Emeritus Terry. I was particularly grateful for the support of people attending from my current parish of St Paulinus in...
A book of condolence has been opened at the Bar Convent in York for Sister Ann Stafford CJ, who died on Thursday September 24 while visiting family in Ireland.Sister Ann, who was mother superior of the Congregation of Jesus at the Bar Convent, was a much-loved figure...
