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...
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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...
Bishop sends Pope’s climate message to PM
The lead bishop for environmental issues for the Bishops' Conference, Bishop John Arnold, has written to prime minister Rishi Sunak, enclosing a copy of Pope Francis' recent apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum.Highlighting how the Catholic community plays its part in...
Behind the Scenes of the turmoil, suspicion, persecution and tragedy
Bar Convent York will be inviting the public to find the answers to some clues and discover the secrets that helped to save the Catholics from being caught by their persecutors. Secrets such as objects concealed in everyday household items, priests hiding holes, which...
Pope calls day of prayer and fasting for peace in ‘desperate’ Gaza
Pope Francis expressed concern for the humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling on all parties to lay down their weapons and all Christians to pray and fast for peace on Friday October 27.“The number of victims is growing and the situation in Gaza is desperate.”With...









