Police, politicians, charities and church groups are among those taking part in a major event in Middlesbrough aimed at highlighting the scourge of people-trafficking. Organisers of ‘Making Middlesbrough A Traffick-Free Zone’ believe the North-East could be a modern...
A former Catholic Seminary is looking to attract dozens of volunteers to help make its public spaces and grounds open and attractive to visitors. Ushaw College, to the west of Durham City, has recently established a very fruitful relationship with Durham University....
On Sunday 17 August at 5.30 pm the singing and music of Ampleforth will be celebrated among a wider congregation than usual when a special Songs of Praise episode will air on BBC 1. Presenters David Grant and Sally Magnusson will be exploring the peaceful surroundings...
This Sunday coming is the annual diocesan Assumption Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Grace, nr Osmotherley. Events start at 2.30pm with the Rosary. Holy Mass commences at 3pm with Bishop Drainey as main celebrant. Lifts are available up the hill for...
An Invitation from Tees Valley Ministry A Lunchtime Workshop on Tuesday 16 September 2014, 12 noon – 2pm. It will take a fresh look at Workplace Chaplaincy and how it can benefit business, faith communities and all people in workplaces. The event will take place...
As the Chairman of International Affairs at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, I invite you to join with many people from across Iraq in praying for an end to the violent persecution that threatens to extinguish the ancient Iraqi Christian...
The 2nd August is the anniversary of Brian Dowd's death the original web master and designer of this site. We pray for him and his family. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace. Amen.
Supporting outreach to non churchgoing (lapsed) Catholics This year’s theme: Evangelisation ‘in the heart of the family’ Many children and young people will never see their parents receive the sacraments. Every Catholic who goes to Mass knows...
The annual Postgate Walk and Postgate Rally will be taking place on Sunday 13th of July. Details below. Walk: Join Fr William Massie and our diocesan seminarians Walk from Egton Bridge to Ugthorpe (approx 5 miles) Register at Saint Hedda’s, Egton Bridge from...
