The CAFOD Action Group at St Leonard and St Mary’s RC Church, Malton, held a plants and pots of jam sale on 4th/5th June after services for CAFOD’s efforts in El Salvador. They raised £226.00.
Latest News from around the Diocese and beyond
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham 2011
Our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham, led by Bishop Terence, will soon be upon us. Places are limited and will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis. There should be no more than two people per application though parents can include their children who...
Happiness
Happiness is very much in the news at the moment. The National Wellbeing Survey is now under way to measure our quality of life, and an initiative to create a happier society 'Action for happiness' has just been launched. In their search for what makes us happy, the...
Visit of SVP World-Wide President
SVP members welcome their international President to the North of England The St Vincent de Paul Society in the North of England welcomed their international President, Michael Thio, and his wife, Rosalind, on their visit in May. Michael comes from Singapore, leads a...
Hull and District Catholic Women’s Luncheon Club AGM
The Hull and District Catholic Women's Luncheon Club held their AGM on Tuesday 10th May when Mrs Evelyn Hutton retired as President. Each year, the members raise money for a charity chosen by the President and this year, Mrs Hutton was able to present Mrs Janet Doyle,...
Promotion of Diocesan Gift Aid Scheme
Earlier this year, the Diocesan Gift Aid Office, with the assistance of Parish Gift Aid Organisers, made a concerted effort to promote the benefits and flexibility of the Gift Aid Scheme. The promotion took place over three separate weekends during the months of...
Catenian First in the Sage Centre
Catenian Conference and First Mass in The Sage, Gateshead The Catenian Association’s Annual Conference and Social Weekend held in Newcastle and Gateshead recently was a huge success. It was attended by close to 800 delegates and wives. Friday evening saw the Civic...
John Paul Centre 250+ Club Draw June 2011
Drawn on Monday 6th June 2011 £100 Winning No 35 £75 Winning No 84 £50 Winning No 193 £30 Winning No 113 Next meeting and monthly draw - Monday 4th June 2011
First Holy Communion Joys
Sunday 8th May was an especially big day at St Vincent’s in Hull. Not only did 24 children make their First Holy Communion, but it was also the first under the new parish priest, Fr Jim O’Brien. Congratulations to all involved in First Holy Communions across our...
