In the Pope Video for August, Pope Leo XIV requests our prayers that societies avoid internal conflicts due to ethnic, political, religious or ideological reasons.Announcing his prayer intention – “For mutual coexistence” – the Pope encourages us to “seek paths of...
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Sun shines as pilgrims honour Martyr of the Moors
Hundreds of pilgrims from all over the diocese converged on Egton Bridge to celebrate the memory of Blessed Nicholas Postgate and the martyrs of England and Wales. Three buses from different parishes arrived and many other pilgrims travelled by car. This year we were...
A day to rejoice and be glad
It was a very special occasion for the diocese when Bishop Terry ordained Robert Colombari, Douglas McKittrick, James Nevison and Tom Rolfe to the diaconate at St Mary’s Cathedral. Deacon Robert reflects on his experience… The words of Psalm 118:24 were ringing...
Schools Service Administrator Role
From £14.68 per hourHours: 35 per week, term-time only An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and professional administrator to undertake the role of schools' service administrator in the Diocese of Middlesbrough. The schools’ service administrator supports the...
‘It’s time to end this nonsense and end the war’
In a heartrending witness account of his visit to Gaza, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has begged for an end to the violence. Speaking in Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa made a statement highlighting the distressing scenes he witnessed shortly after an...
Cardinal’s sorrow over Gaza church
Cardinal Vincent Nicholas has condemned an “appalling” attack that has reportedly killed two people sheltering in a Christian church in Gaza.Responding to the shelling by an Israeli tank of Gaza's only Catholic church, Cardinal Nichols said: “I condemn this appalling...
Group prepares for third Rosary Rally
A group called the Men of St Joseph is preparing for its third annual Rosary Rally through the streets of Middlesbrough, on Saturday August 16. All are warmly invited to take part in the event, which begins at the Church of St John the Evangelist, Marton Road, at...
Teesville parish hall available for hire
St Andrew’s Parish Hall, a multi-functional, two-storey building on Fabian Road, Teesville, four miles from Middlesbrough town centre, is available to hire for a wide range of uses.Next door to St Andrew’s Church, the building has a large main hall on the ground floor...
Funeral details for Father Pat Smith
Monsignor Gerard Robinson will be the principal celebrant at the Requiem Mass for Father Pat Smith at Sacred Heart Church, Redcar, on Thursday (July 10) at noon.His remains will be received into the church on Wednesday (July 9), at 7pm, with Father Paul Dowling being...









