There are many resources available to promote CAFOD's Harvest Fast Day in schools and parishes. Where we have CAFOD contacts, these resources are sent to them but if you would like to see them online, visit www.cafod.org.uk/fundraising or if you would like to become a...
Latest News from around the Diocese and beyond
Tees Pride 10K Run and 3K Fun Run
At the time of going to press, six people have registered to run in this local event to raise funds for CAFOD if you are able go along and cheer them on along the route on the 21st September or if you are fit enough, why not join them? For further details, visit the...
Eleven Not-so-grumpy Men go Fundraising
As you may have read in the local evening press, 'Eleven Not-so-grumpy Men' undertook a rain soaked 16 mile walk from the Cathedral to Mount Grace to raise funds for CAFOD on 5th July. The rain did not dampen their spirits though and they cheerfully endured the...
Forming Threshold Companions
This was the theme for the recent RCIA Network Conference, held in Manchester and attended by 70 plus people from across the dioceses. It was led with inspiration and passion by Sr Sheila O'Dea, a Mercy Sister from Canada, who is currently on the staff at All Hallows,...
Finance Administration for Baghdad Appeal moves to the Diocese
At the request of Fr Damian and Osmotherley Parish, the Diocesan Finance Office will assume responsibility for the financial administration of the Baghdad Appeal from 1st September 2008. From that date, any cheques for the Appeal should be sent to the Curial Office,...
How do you fill a container?
Members of Holy Cross Church, Cottingham, spent a whole day filling a 40 foot container with furniture and goods donated by Hallgate School, Cottingham, Wyke Sixth Form College, St John's School, Beverley, St Mary's College, Hull and others. Why? Well, a year ago, in...
Promoting Community Cohesion
St Mary's College, Hull takes the lead On 16th July 2008, St Mary's College in Hull hosted a successful conference sponsored by the Youth Sport Trust, with the support of the Catholic Education Service and the Church of England. 'Community Cohesion, what does it mean...
50 Glorious Years
The start of the new term in September will mark a very special anniversary in the life of St Pius X Primary School, Berwick Hills, Middlesbrough, as it completes 50 years as a centre of Catholic teaching in this area of the town. Having opened its doors to welcome...
September is SVP Awareness Month
This year, the Society of St Vincent de Paul is celebrating its 175th anniversary after its foundation in Paris by Blessed Frederick Ozanam in 1833. The Society is flourishing throughout our Diocese with 46 of our parishes having active conferences (parish groups). It...
