St Francis Xavier School in Richmond has a job opportunity for a school chaplaincy co-ordinator. Part of the St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Academy Trust, St Francis Xavier is a joint Roman Catholic (Diocese of Middlesbrough) and Church of England (Diocese of Leeds)...
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Retreat Explores The God Who Speaks
An online retreat delivered by the team from Minsteracres Retreat Centre will explore ways of listening to and responding to the “God Who Speaks” to us through people, the Scriptures and nature. The weekend retreat, held online via Zoom, will include prayer,...
Congo Bishops Warn Of New Threat
The bishops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have condemned rebel violence in the east of the country, highlighting attempted Islamisation, the forced conversion of prisoners and the deaths of thousands – including children. In a statement received by...
Online Talks Explore Catholic Themes
The Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst is offering a series of online evening talks exploring some of the great themes of Catholic Christianity in writing old and new. Speakers in the “The Logos & Literature: Elaborating the Divine” series will include...
Caritas Publishes Second Newsletter
Caritas Middlesbrough – the umbrella group for the many organisations in the diocese engaged in social outreach work – has produced its second newsletter. You can read the newsletter here...
Tributes Paid To Father Ross
Warm tributes have been paid to retired priest Father Ross Thompson, who died peacefully in hospital at 8pm on Thursday April 8 with his daughter holding his hand. Born in Port Chalmers, New Zealand, on March 29 1942, Father Ross moved to England in 1966 and was...
Bishop Terry’s Statement On The Death of Prince Philip
Bishop Terry has offered the following words on the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh… Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Queen and the Royal Family at this moment, as they take in the news that Prince Philip has died. A wonderful and beloved...
Book Of Condolence Opens At The Cathedral
Following the sad news of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, a book of condolence will be placed in the porch at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral in Middlesbrough for those who wish to sign it. There will also be a portrait of Prince Philip on display, as well as a...
Mini Vinnies And SVP Bring Easter Joy
St Aelred’s, York, Mini Vinnies and the adult SVP worked together to bring some extra cheer to 50 older parishioners this Easter. Each gift bag contained a pot of hyacinths, a packet of chocolate biscuits and a handmade Easter card from the Mini Vinnies. The sun...









