Inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, the Diocese of Middlesbrough Justice and Peace Commission has launched its environment policy at All Saints’ School in York. The event contributed to activities around the globe for Earth Day on April 22 and the...
The Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission is delighted to welcome Dr Anna Rowlands as this year’s Anthony Storey Memorial Lecture speaker. Anna is a political theologian and an expert on Catholic Social Teaching and is St Hilda Associate Professor of Catholic Social...
The Postgate Society, which aims to spread knowledge of and devotion to Martyr of the Moors Blessed Nicholas Postgate, has launched a new website. As well as giving a detailed account of the life of Blessed Nicholas Postgate, it contains information about the...
Pope Francis' new Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate or "Rejoice and be Glad" is now available from the Vatican website. He states in his introduction: "My modest goal is to re-propose the call to holiness in a practical way for our own time, with all its...
Pope Francis recently announced the forthcoming canonisation of an iconic 20th century martyr for social justice, Blessed Oscar Romero, soon to become San Romero of America. Although the date has not yet been announced, Romero, who was gunned down as he offered Mass...
CAFOD Middlesbrough has the following volunteer opportunities… Office volunteers Office volunteers are key members of our volunteering team, helping to ensure the smooth running of the local volunteer centre. By keeping our records of school, parish and volunteer...
People of faith in our diocese and beyond are being invited to play a part in helping to preserve and promote the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Grace at Osmotherley. New members are being sought for the Friends of the Lady Chapel, which was launched by Bishop Terry in...
School Standards minister Nick Gibb has written to a Middlesbrough primary school with congratulations on results that place it in the top one per cent in the country. St Pius X Roman Catholic Primary School in Park End has been recognised for its excellence in...
Priests from throughout the Diocese of Middlesbrough reaffirmed their ministry by renewing the promises made at their ordination at the annual Mass of Chrism in St Mary’s Cathedral. There was standing room only as around 750 worshippers swelled the congregation, with...
