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St Therese of Lisieux
Bishop Terry Drainey’s Pastoral Letter to the people of the Middlesbrough Diocese on the occasion of the visit of the relics of St Thérèse to the diocese.
Coming Home
A famous painting by the 17th Century Dutch artist Rembrandt called 'The Return of The Prodigal Son' has been the inspiration for Hornsea artist Theresa Halls to paint her ideas of the same subject. In her case, the finished work is on display in the gardens of Sacred...
The 8th Centenary of the Franciscan Order 1209-2009
Supporting Activities in the Diocese of Middlesbrough On Saturday 12th September, a Day Retreat is to be given by Rev Bro Michael Copps OFM, Minister Provincial of the Order of Franciscan Minors, at St Joseph and St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Newbiggin, Richmond,...
Arundel and Brighton Pilgrimage visits Middlesbrough
Fr Pat Keogh with the pilgrims when they visited St Joseph's in Middlesbrough in August.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Workshop
Children's Liturgy of the Word Preparing for Advent 2009 Who is the Christ we meet this Advent? (Lectionary Year C) This event is being held at St Francis' Church Hall, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough on Saturday 26th September 2009 from 2.00 pm. This is an opportunity for...
Death of an Ampleforth Monk
Fr Gerald Hughes, a monk of Ampleforth Abbey, has died at the age of 80. Fr Gerald died peacefully in his sleep on 31 August 2009 while on holiday with family relations in York. He was educated at Ampleforth and in 1947 went to the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst....
READ-A-BOOK-A-MONTH
After the Book of Judges in August, all blood-and-guts, the READ-A-BOOK-A-MONTH challenge relaxes in September, reading the short Book of Ruth, a family story with a happy ending. One pamphlet includes both books, as Ruth's story is set in the time of Judges. Mary...
John Paul Centre 250+ Club Draw August 2009
Date of Draw 3rd August 2009 £100 Winning No 97 £75 Winning No 293 £50 Winning No 135 £30 Winning No 79 £25 Winning No 148 Next Meeting and Monthly Draw on Monday 7th September 2009 New Members Welcome To ask for details Tel: 01642 247831
