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Latest News from around the Diocese and beyond
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...
Cardinal calls for end to Ukraine attacks
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has called for an immediate cessation of the Russian attacks in Ukraine and for the protection of innocent civilians. “I appeal for all to pray for the people of Ukraine, who are suffering the brunt of this conflict,” he said. “I pray for...
Bishop Terry’s pastoral letter on the Priests’ Retirement Fund
https://youtu.be/NpIXNyDXnQc
Archbishop Wilson to give Bishop Dunn Memorial Lecture
Archbishop John Wilson will be the speaker at this year’s Bishop Dunn Memorial Lecture. The event takes place at Ushaw on Tuesday March 8, with drinks at 5.30pm followed by the lecture at 6pm. Archbishop Wilson, who is from the Archdiocese of Southwark, will speak on...









