Pope Francis has spoken of his vision for the post-pandemic world and reflected on the principle of subsidiarity, whereby every level of society has a role to play in revitalising the social fabric. Continuing in his series of catecheses on the effects of the Covid-19...
October is traditionally the month dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary and this year, the countries of Great Britain and Ireland are joining nations around the world is hosting a Rosary Crusade. Catholics are invited to take up their rosaries for an intensive Rosary...
We are so pleased to welcome guests back both familiar and new back to the Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre to benefit from all that our home has to offer, writes SISTER ANN. Visitors can enjoy our wonderful café and stunning gardens, they can learn of the history...
The Season of Creation runs from September 1 to October 4. Here DEACON DAVID CROSS tells us what it’s all about… During September Christians are invited to revisit their relationship with creation and the creator. St Columban said that if you want to know the creator,...
An update from FRANCIS HANNAWAY, from St Gabriel’s Parish, Middlesbrough, who lives and works in Basankusu Diocese, in the Democratic Republic of Congo... As the leaves turn to reds and gold and the sun starts to sit lower in the sky over the Diocese of Middlesbrough,...
Following the success of our Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes earlier this year, the diocese is holding a one-day Virtual Pilgrimage to Walsingham on Saturday October 3. CLICK THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE BOOLETDownload CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL...
Do you know a family, NHS or frontline worker in your area that has been adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and needs a break? As part of the nation’s emotional and wellbeing recovery from the pandemic, the national charity YHA (England & Wales) wants to...
St Mary’s Cathedral is delighted to announce the return of its Wednesday service of Benediction with Vespers.Take time out to join us online for a moment of peace and reflection. These prayerful services are filled with beautiful music from our cathedral consort,...
Being in self-isolation with her husband helped local author Edna Hunneysett meet her challenge of finishing her latest book in time for her 80th birthday in July, writes MIKE MORRISEY. Great-grandmother Edna’s Greener Pastures And Brown Blazers is a heart-warming...
