Even though times are changing, the availability of regular Mass for most Catholics in the UK remains a reality. People with transport can choose, if they wish, to travel to a neighbouring parish or further beyond to attend Mass, possibly at a time to suit them...
Latest News from around the Diocese and beyond
A Child’s Book of Signed Prayers
Eleventh May 2008 was the beginning of the National Catholic Deaf Association's Awareness Week. Different events and Masses were held during the Awareness Week throughout this country. Also on 11th May, the Catholic Deaf Association launched a new book called 'A...
Hull and East Riding Newman Circle
Promoting open discussion and greater understanding in today’s church. The main focus of the Association’s mission is through a network of local Circles throughout the UK. Hull and East Riding Circle Open Meeting starting at 8pm on Thursday 18th September 2008 at the...
Catholic Women’s League AGM
At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Diocesan Branch of the Catholic Women's League, the Bishop Terence Drainey concelebrated Mass with Rev David Grant, Parish Priest of Bridlington, and Rev Brian Nicholson, Branch Chaplain. Afterwards all were given a warm...
A model parish
I thought you might care to see my transformation of the Hornby country church into a fictional Our Lady and St Hilda, Teesdale for my railway layout. After all, is there any reason why every model church has to be an Anglican one! The exterior shows 'Sister'...
Nursery Nurse retires after 22 years
A Marske primary school said farewell to one of its longest serving members of staff on 22nd July when Mrs Teresa Duffew retired. For over 40 years, Teresa has been privileged to work with young children and their families. She successfully completed her NNEB in 1971...
So Long, Farewell and Many Thanks
We are very sorry to say 'So long and thanks for all the stickers'! That's what the children of Sacred Heart said to Mrs Eileen Summerhill who retired at the end of the academic year after a teaching career spanning 38 years, 32 of which were spent teaching at Sacred...
Bishop Terence Visits Sacred Heart School, Middlesbrough
The children and staff of Sacred Heart RC Primary were thrilled when Bishop Terence called in to see them recently. Some of the children had never seen a real Bishop before and were delighted to see him wearing all his regalia during the assembly he conducted for...
‘Read-a-Book-a-Month’ at English Martyrs, York
The big challenge being launched this autumn, in English Martyrs, York, together with other local parishes, is to 'Read-a-Book-a-Month' of the Bible. The challenge will be supported by a music and drama event for each book, and pamphlets, specially written by York...
