After the government’s latest announcement regarding restrictions due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, churches will now no longer be open for private prayer. In a letter to all clergy and religious houses of the diocese, Bishop Terry said: “In view of the latest...
A special prayer for help and healing during the coronavirus pandemic... Father in Heaven, have mercy on us and on the whole world. We come to you today with our fears and concerns. You know what is in our hearts. We love you, we trust you, we need you. We ask...
As more Catholics around the world find are unable to receive the Eucharist due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis has given an example of a spiritual communion prayer that can be said from home... My Lord Jesus Christ, who, for the love which you bear for us,...
We pray for ourselves and our world under the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, that the Almighty and Merciful Lord look with compassion on our afflictions and so lighten our burdens and confirm our faith that we may always trust without hesitation in his...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has issued liturgical advice in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, while Bishop Terry has added some additional points to clergy and parishioners. Bishop Terry added the following note to the letter you can read...
A letter from the President and Vice-President on behalf of all the Bishops of the Conference Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, so many aspects of our lives must change. This includes the ways in which we publicly express...
To all pilgrims and members of the Diocese of Middlesbrough Lourdes Hospitalité family We are writing to everyone once again to update you regarding the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the impact this has had on plans for this year’s Diocesan Pilgrimage to...
From the organising committee to all members of the Lourdes Hospitalité and the family of the Diocese of Middlesbrough. We are writing to update you regarding the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the impact this is having on plans for this year’s Diocesan...
The following updated coronavirus advice has been issued to bishops and parishes by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales with immediate effect. The key things for parishes in these circumstances to do in Stage 2 are: It is likely you will need to...
