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Tour of the Relic Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe

When Pope John Paul II visited Mexico in 1979 he said that The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be the centre from which the light of the gospel of Christ will illuminate the entire world by means of the miraculous image of His mother. To fulfil his words 220...

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‘Shine A Light’ To Witness To Christian Faith

Christians across the UK are being invited to place a light in their window on 31st October as a sign to passers-by that they are followers of Jesus Christ. The initiative is called Night of Light and is the inspiration of Damian Stayne, the founder of the Catholic...

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Study Day Postponed

Regrettably the Study Day 'Faith in Politics and Business - a practical way forward' which had been due to take place on Saturday 16th October has had to be postponed until next year. Apologies to all those who had planned to attend.

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Catholics and the 2012 Olympic Games

Interested in how Catholics can link in with the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Want to be part of the world’s largest ever ecumenical venture? If you are keen or just curious, then please attend a one-off 90 minute briefing presented by More Than Gold, the...

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Trustees announce proposal to close Ushaw College

Below is the press statement about the closure of Ushaw College Durham, which was issued today. This news will come as a great sadness to those who studied or taught at Ushaw and have long loved their alma mater. Clearly, it has not been an easy decision for the...

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photo of Pope Benedict XVI courtesy of Mrs Sue Fall

Reflection on the Visit of Pope Benedict XVI

to the British Isles 16-19 September 2010 by Bishop Terry Drainey “The Pope has got to address the state of the Catholic Church in the British Isles.” It is said that less people than expected will attend the events during the Papal Visit.” The Pope comes to Britain...

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My Mission Begins!

The M.Y. Mission Team (Middlesbrough Youth Mission), is the first youth mission team to be created in, and for, the diocese and has been established by Bishop Terence Patrick. Our members include Youth Chaplain Fr. Paul Farrer, team leader David Barwick, and team...

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