The technology department at St Francis Xavier School in Richmond has been helping the national effort in the fight against Covid-19 by producing face masks for local care homes, hospitals, prisons and the ambulance service. Sandra Bradley and Stuart Lister in the...
CHERYL ANN SMITH, of Madonna House at Robin Hood’s Bay, reflects on a life-changing Lenten experience… My life changed this Lent. Oh, you wouldn’t know it from the outside: I look the same. I act the same. I do the same things. But in my deepest heart, which I call my...
A gospel reflection and appeal from CAFOD… All of us are familiar with fear and how it can spread among us. After Jesus’ death, the disciples were holed up, together in a room, afraid of the authorities. We get a sense that they were in a tight space, feeding off each...
A special Mass for the sick and their families, NHS frontline workers and those working in social care is to be celebrated in a different cathedral each week, including St Mary’s in Middlesbrough. Catholic bishops recognise that the pandemic is affecting everyone...
During this time when we can’t attend Mass, the producers of the Magnificat have kindly provided free access to its online version to help people follow the Mass and pray from home. An Act Of Spiritual Communion Prayer of St Alphonsus My Jesus, I believe that you are...
DR MARGARET TURNHAM delves into the archives to examine some of the historical parallels with the way we are experiencing Mass during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Live streaming of Mass and other devotions is rapidly becoming a part of many Catholics’ lives during...
Dear Sisters and Brothers, It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala and the other Mary came to visit the sepulchre. Don’t they say that the darkest hour is just before the dawn? When we are troubled or sick, when...
Bishop Terry has recorded a special video message for Easter. You can watch it on the Diocese of Middlesbrough Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Bishop Terry is encouraging Catholics to use symbols of greenery, a crucifix, a candle and some spring flowers to help them mark this year’s Holy Week services. The suggestion follows an initiative that has gathered pace in recent days as the faithful prepare for...
