October saw Bishop Terry Drainey celebrate Mass in thanks for Bernard (Barney) Connelly's sixty years as a brother of the Catenian Association. Barney's immense contribution to the Catholic life of our diocese and of our country was acknowledged several years ago by...
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Remembering Fr William Finn MC (1875-1915)
William Finn, who volunteered to serve as a military chaplain during the First World War, is believed to be the first Catholic chaplain killed in the war, when he fell in action during the Gallipoli landings of April 1915. He came from Hull and prior to the war had...
The Call of Creation Advent Service
Wednesday 3rd December, 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm, at St Charles Borromeo, Jarratt Street, Hull. Bishop Drainey will preach the homily. Come along, it's a great way to begin your preparations for Christmas. All are welcome. If you require further information, please contact...
Advent Service
Tuesday 2nd December, 7pm at Ss Leonard and Mary Church, Malton. Led by the Parish CAFOD Group. If you live in the Malton and Pickering area, why not come along? All are welcome. If you require further information, please contact David or Carol at the CAFOD Diocesan...
Annual CAFOD Supporters Day
Saturday 22nd November, 10am to 4pm, at English Martyrs Parish Hall, Dalton Terrace, York. Come and hear CAFOD overseas staff speaking about how they support people and communities living with HIV and AIDS and the difference that support makes. Bring your own lunch....
CAFOD’s work on HIV and AIDS in Mozambique
It is 12 months since my visit to CAFOD projects in Mozambique. Reflecting back on that experience, I can remember a number of things about the country and in particular CAFOD's work in Mozambique that struck deep chords within me. One such experience was the day I...
Celebrating Education
(Please click on the photo to see the other Education Mass photos in the Diocesan gallery.) The banners indicate a few of the many schools from across our diocese which were represented at the annual Education Mass, celebrated by Bishop Terry at St Mary's Cathedral,...
A time for celebration
St David's Roman Catholic Technology College Summer 2008 GCSE Results Best ever results! 69% 5 or more passes at A*-C Pupils, together with governors, staff and many relieved parents, are all celebrating after having received the most successful exam results achieved...
Chorister for a Day
On Sunday 12th October 2008, 38 nervous but excited children joined the choristers of St Martin's Ampleforth Prep School to experience being a Chorister for a Day. The visiting children had travelled from York, Leeds, Middlesbrough and Harrogate to the beautiful...
