with Our Lady and the English Martyrs Sunday 10th May at York Praying for the Healing of Wounds caused by Abortion and Witnessing to the Sanctity of Life (with blessing of Very Rev Bishop Arthur, Leeds, and Bishop Terence, Middlesbrough, Bishop Seamus, Hexham and...
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Prayers for China
Dear Webmaster Would it be possible, through the Middlesbrough Diocesan web site, to remind the whole Diocese that 24th May has been set aside by Pope Benedict as a Day of Special Prayer for the Church in China. Christians there are subjected to all forms of...
Wondering about God?
Think God is wondering about you? The Faithful Companions of Jesus are hosting a vocations weekend for young women interested in religious life from May 22nd until may 24th at Stella Maris, Broadstairs, Kent. For more information please contact Sr Lynne on 0151 733...
Lay Dominican Discussion Day
A Discussion Day is being organised by the Lay Dominican movement at St Bede's Pastoral Centre, Blossom Street, York on Saturday 6th June from 10.30 am to 4pm. This is open to anyone interested in the Order of Preachers. The programme will include Mass at 12.30 pm, an...
St Paul and the Ultimate Destiny
On Wednesday 18th March, Sr Patsy MacDonald gave a lively and engaging discourse to the Cleveland Newman Circle on the theology of St Paul using three texts and the theme of Eschatology. She outlined something of St Paul's theological progress, beginning with 1...
Women’s World Day of Prayer in South West York
Parishioners from English Martyrs, York, joined ladies from host-venue Southlands Methodist Church and others from Church of England parishes of St Clement's and St Chad's to celebrate Women's World Day of Prayer on 6th March. This year's service on the theme 'In...
Newman Holiday Trust Charity Dinner 2009
Robert Nestor writes, You may recall an article I wrote in November's Voice in which I brought the reader's attention to a very worthwhile charity called The Newman Holiday Trust. To remind those of you who read it and to let those of you who didn't know, we provide...
What happened to Mary Ward’s vision?
To mark the 400th anniversary of Mary Ward's foundations, the Diocesan Women's Commission invited Sr Patricia Harriss CJ to speak on 'What happened to Mary Ward's vision?' at our AGM on 28th March in English Martyrs hall, York. Sr Patricia outlined for us the essence...
John Paul Centre 250+ Club Draw April 2009
Date of Draw – 6th April 2009 £100 Winning No 183 £75 Winning No 220 £50 Winning No 147 £30 Winning No 319 £25 Winning No 270 Next Meeting and Monthly Draw Monday 11th May 2009 New members welcome. Ask for details Tel: 01642 247831
