The Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be pronounced by the Pope on the afternoon of Friday March 25 in St Peter's Basilica.The act of consecration will be performed in communion with the local churches throughout the world. The...
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Charity announces extra aid for Ukraine
A leading Catholic charity has announced fresh aid for churches helping those suffering because of the conflict in Ukraine. Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) will be providing assistance of more than £250,000– in addition to the more than...
Adult Formation Resources
Here are some of the many resources available to help your parish community in just about any venture: Alpha: Alpha UK – Got questions about faith? – Ask At Alpha Sycamore: Sycamore – What do you believe? RCIA: RCIA Network of England and Wales – Accompanying the...
Livestreamed services affected by fault
There will be no livestreamed services from St Mary's Cathedral until at least Sunday, due to technical problems.Please accept our apologies, we are trying to find a solution and will restore services as soon as possible.
Caritas – a guide to understanding their work
Caritas in England and Wales is made up of CAFOD and CSAN (Caritas Social Action Network), who are responsible for supporting communities in response to poverty and social injustices. They also lead in building support and welcome for refugees in our Catholic dioceses...
Bishop Terry’s Pastoral Letter for Lent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oNvcGNI1ts Dear Sisters and Brothers, Even the Devil can quote scripture. Did you know that? We heard it in today’s Gospel. He tries to tempt Jesus three times. Each time Jesus replies with the word of God from Scripture: Man does not...
Catholics called to join worldwide day of prayer for Ukraine
Catholics are being invited to answer the call of Pope Francis for a worldwide day of fasting and prayer for peace in Ukraine on Ash Wednesday (March 2).St Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough will be open from 9.30am until 8pm for prayer and the lighting of...
Witnessing to hope amid bombardment
Clergy in Ukraine have given poignant first-hand accounts of ministering to people terrified for their lives as their country is invaded. In testimonies to Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), which on Thursday (February 24) rushed through emergency aid...
Catholics called to pray for peace in Ukraine
Bishop of Plymouth the Rt Rev Mark O’Toole has strongly urged all Catholics to go to Mass this Ash Wednesday to pray for peace in Ukraine. The message follows Pope Francis’ call to observe Ash Wednesday as a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace. “War has...









