by Michael McG | 24 Aug 20
Latest News from around the Diocese and beyond
Bishop Recommends New Domestic Abuse Help Guide
Bishop Terry has issued a Note of Recommendation for a new Domestic Abuse Booklet issued by the National Board of Catholic Women, which is available here. The booklet contains current information supported by Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales Dame Vera Baird...
Beirut: Catholic Charity Offers Emergency Food Package
An emergency food package of £226,000 is to be rushed out by a leading Catholic charity in the wake of the huge explosion in Beirut. The Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) grant will target poor families worst affected by the blast which devastated the port area of the...
Bishop Terry Announces Clergy Moves
Bishop Terry has announced a number of clergy moves in our diocese. Father Albert Schembri has moved from St Mary’s Cathedral to become parish priest of Our Lady and St Peter, Bridlington. Father Paul Dowling is moving to Blessed Nicholas Postgate, Redcar, as...
Where To Find Help During The Coronavirus
The diocese has put together four directories – one for each deanery – packed with useful resources for anyone who needs extra help at this time.
Mini-Retreat To Celebrate The Assumption
Our diocesan adult formation coordinator Deacon David Cross has put together a special mini-retreat to help us celebrate the Assumption of Our Lady. The retreat runs from Saturday August 8 to Sunday August 16, which is the feast day itself. This year's Assumption...
St Wilfrid’s Children Follow In Patron’s Footsteps
Children at St Wilfrid’s Primary School in York followed in their patron’s footsteps to rise to a challenge set by their teacher as part of their home-schooling. Year 4/5 teacher Dan Jones was inspired by St Wilfrid, who walked the 6,000 miles from York to Rome three...
CYMFed To Host Online Series Of Youth Ministry Talks
CYMFed, the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation of England and Wales, is hosting a series of online talks for the youth ministry community featuring expert speakers from across the globe. “Journeying Together” aims to inspire, inform and encourage youth ministers...
New Anglican Archbishop Welcomed To Shrine Of St Margaret Clitherow
Bishop Terry welcomed newly elected 98th Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell to pray alongside him in the shrine of St Margaret Clitherow in the city. The meeting came immediately after Archbishop Stephen’s Confirmation of Election service, which was broadcast...
