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Bishop Terry’s November Voice column
On the weekend of November 18/19 we celebrate the Seventh Annual World Day of the Poor and the theme this year is taken from the Book of Tobit. Pope Francis sends us all a message for that day. Here follows an extract from that message, but the whole message can be...
Bishops’ statement on death of Indi Gregory
Following the death of Indi Gregory on Monday morning (November 13), Bishop Patrick McKinney, Bishop of Nottingham, and Bishop John Sherrington, pictured, lead bishop for life issues, have issued a statement:“With deep sadness we express our condolences to Dean and...
World Day of the Poor resources
This year, World Day of the Poor takes place on Sunday November 19.CSAN (Caritas Social Action Network) has produced some special resources for schools, parishes and individuals to use in the run up to the day, including a prayer novena.You can download the resources...
This month’s Pope’s Prayer Intention: ‘For the Pope’
In The Pope Video’s November edition, the Holy Father opens wide his heart to admit he needs the faithful people’s prayer to be able to carry out his mission.“Pray to the Lord that he will bless me,” he says. “Your prayer gives me strength and helps me to discern and...
Bishops call on government to prioritise the poor
With the government’s Autumn Statement imminent, the Bishops’ Conference’s Department for Social Justice has released a statement on the cost-of-living crisis, calling on the government to make sure that the preferential option for the poor is prioritised.Bishop...
Download your Caritas Advent giving calendar here
This Advent Calendar with a twist can be downloaded, copied and distributed to anyone who wants to help those in need this Christmas. https://middlesbrough-diocese.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-Caritas-Advent-Giving-Calendar-for-Caritas-family.pdf.pdf
The John Paul II Fund
This Advent will see the launch the John Paul II Fund in the Diocese of Middlesbrough.
Synod: ‘Church must listen to everyone’
Those taking part in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops have approved a Letter to the People of God giving thanks for their experiences. They explain the work of the past weeks and express the hope that in the coming months everyone will be able...








