In the end, the visit of the relics of St Thérèse to York Minster was almost unbearably moving. I talk as one who went on the Friday morning and listened to the service for schoolchildren and witnessed the procession of the relics down the nave to the...
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CAFOD Holy Hour
CAFOD Holy Hour at Christ the King Church, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby on Thursday 10th December, at 7.30pm. It is an opportunity for us to pray for a positive outcome from the UN Climate Change talks in Copenhagen. All are welcome.
The closure of Corus steelworks on Teesside
On behalf of the Roman Catholic Community of Teesside and the Diocese of Middlesbrough I would like to express my deep concern and sorrow for the loss of 1700 jobs at Corus. Steel making has been part of our Teesside tradition for over a century with the quality of...
Vigil for friends removed to danger
On Friday 18th December, 12.40-13.30pm there will be a vigil, the fifth annual vigil, to remember friends who sought sanctuary in the United Kingdom and were removed from this country back to danger during 2009. This will be held at All Saints' Church, Linthorpe Road,...
Hold a Parish Vigil of Prayer
or Holy Hour between 7 and 18 December 2009 The UN leaders meet in Copenhagen from 7 to 18 December to broker a Climate Change agreement to replace the Kyoto protocol. It’s vital that they come up with the right kind of deal that will: Recognise and support the right...
Citizens for Sanctuary at Advent
If you do light a candle during Advent, please remember those seeking sanctuary. Those who have been detained from our area, Fatuma, Patrick, Habibulla, Mr. Khan, two Iranian men and a young Eritrean Christian unknown to us. The rate at which people are being put out...
Roman Catholic Prison Chaplains
Many people in prison need more help and support, at this time in their lives, than at any other. Roman Catholic Chaplains work to ensure the Sacramental and Pastoral needs of Roman Catholic prisoners are met. As a Chaplain you will carry out faith specific and...
What will you give and receive this Christmas?
2009 sees CAFOD’s widest ever range of World Gifts that capture the true spirit of Christmas. World Gifts are thoughtful gifts that are great to give and fun to receive. There’s a World Gift that’s perfect for everyone that will help transform the lives of poor...
Mass to celebrate Marriage and Family Life
On Sunday 27th December at 5.00 pm, Bishop Terence Drainey will celebrate Mass at St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough. This day is the Feast of the Holy Family and the Bishop has specially chosen it for a Diocesan Mass to celebrate Marriage and Family Life. Readers may...
