A free mini-retreat has been organised with the intention of inspiring and equipping people to be more effective in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.The meeting is hosted by “ADoRE”, one of the longest-running charismatic days of renewal in the country, and...
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New exhibition examines immigration detention
A new exhibition exploring the nature and impact of immigration detention is coming to Stockton. The Walking Inquiry into Immigration Detention was created by Refugee Tales, an outreach project of the Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group. The charity supports people during...
Bishop Terry’s May Voice column
May has always been dedicated to the honour of Our Lady – Welcome month of Mary! I can remember singing this as a child. Fittingly during the course of the month, we celebrate three important feasts in honour of Mary, Mother of God. On 13th of the month, we celebrate...
Pray in May for Mary’s Meals
International school feeding charity Mary’s Meals is calling on people in our diocese to pray for its work this May. Mary’s Meals feeds more than 2.4m desperately hungry children with a daily school meal in 18 of the world’s poorest countries, including Haiti, Malawi...
Bishop Terry’s Pastoral Letter for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2023
Dear Sisters and Brothers, On the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit had encouraged and emboldened the Apostles, Peter began to preach. So inspiring were his words given to him by the Spirit that the people listening knew that they were hearing a new message and...
Webinar explores role of Catholic education
The Catholic Union will host a webinar on Catholic education in 21st-century Britain on Monday May 15 from 6.30pm to 8pm.An expert panel will consider opportunities and challenges for Catholic schools at the webinar, entitled “Catholic Education in 21st Century...
Vocations Sunday
This Sunday (April 30), the Fourth Sunday of Easter, is Vocations Sunday or Good Shepherd Sunday. In the day’s gospel reading, Jesus says, "I am the Good Shepherd: the good shepherd is the one who lays down his life for his sheep." You can find more details, including...
All invited to Stella Maris Holy Island pilgrimage
Parish groups, individuals and families are all welcome for the annual Stella Maris Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage to Holy Island on Saturday June 24.Prayers will be said on the grass outside St Mary's Church at noon, with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Paul Mason...
Cathedral Mass celebrates coronation of King Charles
Every diocese has been asked to mark the coronation of Charles III in some way.St Mary’s in Middlesbrough we will join many other cathedrals in celebrating Mass on Friday May 5 at 7pm.All are welcome to attend. Please note that all tickets for the parish event after...









