by Michael McG | Mar 14, 2017 | Bishop Terry, Evangelisation, RCIA, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Candidates and catechumens were given a warm welcome as they began the final part of their journey towards being received into full communion with the Catholic Church this Easter. In his homily at the traditional Rite of Election and Call To Continuing Conversion,...
by Michael McG | Mar 10, 2017 | Apostleship of the Sea
The Apostleship of the Sea’s Immingham port chaplain Father Colum Kelly is presenting a series of weekly podcasts during Lent on the theme “Our Lenten Voyage”. Each podcast is built around the Sunday’s Gospel and offers a unique perspective of Lent....
by webmaster | Mar 4, 2017 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers, At this time of the year we often talk in terms of beginning our Lenten Journey. It is good to make a simple point that by beginning a journey we hope that when we finish it we are in a different place or at least in a different state...
by Michael McG | Mar 1, 2017 | Apostleship of the Sea
The Apostleship of the Sea’s Immingham port chaplain Father Colum Kelly is presenting a series of weekly podcasts during Lent on the theme “Our Lenten Voyage”. Each podcast is built around the Sunday’s Gospel and offers a unique perspective of Lent....
by Michael McG | Feb 28, 2017 | Diocese
A new website that makes it easy for churches and chapels in Yorkshire and the Humber to look after their architectural heritage has been launched. MaintenanceBooker www.maintenancebooker.org.uk was set up by church buildings support charity the National Churches...
by Michael McG | Feb 28, 2017 | Liturgy and Music, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
The Music Department of the Diocese of Middlesbrough, in conjunction with the Royal School of Church Music in the North and East Yorkshire area, is delighted to be able to welcome the prolific composer and organist Malcolm Archer. Malcolm will be joining us at All...
by Michael McG | Feb 27, 2017 | Miscellaneous
by Michael McG | Feb 22, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Thought for the Day: Wednesday February 22
by Michael McG | Feb 21, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Thought for the Day: Tuesday February 21
by webmaster | Jan 24, 2017 | Liturgy and Music
Dr Craig Cartwright, Area Chair of the RSCM reports: Come and Sing Choral Vespers, Middlesbrough Cathedral, February 4 2017 Our first event of 2017 will see us back in the atmospheric surroundings of Middlesbrough Cathedral for a service of Choral Vespers. The...
by Michael McG | Jan 18, 2017 | Miscellaneous, Parishes
A Thornaby parishioner has been given a prestigious papal award for her dedicated community work. Mary Frankland was presented with the Benemerenti Medal, which is awarded for long and exceptional work in the Catholic church. The retired teacher was given a standing...
by Michael McG | Jan 18, 2017 | Event Calendar, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Nearly 100 years ago, from May to October 1917, Our Lady appeared to three young shepherd children, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, and Lucia dos Santos, at Fatima in Portugal. This year, the World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) in England and Wales will be promoting the...
by webmaster | Nov 26, 2016 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters, This year we have a good long Advent, as long as it can be; four whole weeks representing, so we are told, the four thousand years that passed between the Fall of Adam and Eve and the Coming of the Promised Messiah in the birth of Jesus...
by webmaster | Nov 26, 2016 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters, This year we have a good long Advent, as long as it can be; four whole weeks representing, so we are told, the four thousand years that passed between the Fall of Adam and Eve and the Coming of the Promised Messiah in the birth of Jesus...
by Michael McG | Nov 17, 2016 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
The Art of Dying Well is a new website that offers a helping hand to those grappling with issues around death and dying. Although devised by the Church in England and Wales and based in the Catholic tradition, it is open to all. It features real-life stories about...
by Michael McG | Oct 28, 2016 | Diocese
The Diocese of Middlesbrough condemns unreservedly any action which causes harm or distress to others. Abusive behaviour has absolutely no place in the Catholic Church, or anywhere in society, and is against everything we stand for. It was with great sadness that we...
by Michael McG | Sep 30, 2016 | Apostleship of the Sea, Bishop Terry, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
The Apostleship of the Sea brings “great blessings, great comfort and great joy to the many who receive the ministry,” Bishop Terry told a gathering of the charity’s supporters. Speaking at the end of Mass to mark the feast of Stella Maris, Our Lady Star of the Sea,...
by Michael McG | Sep 5, 2016 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, Miscellaneous, Organisations, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Many of us feel that the plight of millions of refugees coping with war, criminals and indifferent states seems so far removed from our shores. Sadly, a growing number of potent and tragic symbols in Greece, Italy and Turkey on our television screens can make us feel...
by Michael McG | Sep 1, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Pope Francis issued a message to celebrate the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on Thursday 1st September. Click on the link below to download the Holy Father’s message in full. Show Mercy to our Common Home
by Michael McG | Sep 1, 2016 | CAFOD, Justice and Peace, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
A Lampedusa Cross, hand-carved from the driftwood of capsized refugee boats is being displayed in Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough in an act of solidarity with the plight of refugees. The cross will be presented to Monsignor Gerard Robinson VG at a Mass at...
by Michael McG | Aug 10, 2016 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Father Mario Conte spoke to us about the practice of venerating the relics of saints and the worldwide devotion to Saint Anthony during his recent visit to Middlesbrough’s Saint Mary’s Cathedral… I always explain it in a very simple way – a relic is...
by webmaster | Jul 27, 2016 | Miscellaneous
We are deeply saddened to learn of the brutal murder of our brother, 84-year old priest, Fr Jacques Hamel in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, Rouen, France. That a man of peace who had dedicated his life to serving people could be killed during Mass is testimony to the evil...
by Michael McG | Jul 15, 2016 | Miscellaneous, Organisations, Parishes, Schools and Colleges
Young asylum seekers arriving from war-torn Syria and other troubled parts of the world will be helped to blend into in their new surroundings thanks to kind-hearted Teesside churchgoers. More than 70 pairs of trainers were donated, as well as £300 in cash, after an...
by Michael McG | Jun 17, 2016 | Appeals and Special Events, Bishop Terry, Pilgrimage, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
The relics of one of the one of the Christian church’s best-known saints will visit Middlesbrough for one day during a tour of Great Britain. As part of the celebrations to mark the jubilee Year of Mercy, two relics of Saint Anthony of Padua will be venerated at Saint...
by webmaster | Jun 6, 2016 | Miscellaneous
‘Called to Care’ Christians working in Health and Social Care are invited to a conference at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Commencing at 4.30pm on 23rd June and running until 1.00pm on 25th June 2016. It is an event sponsored by the Catholic...
by Michael McG | May 3, 2016 | Diocese
Cardinal Vincent Nichols recently celebrated the 150th anniversary of the return of the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help to public veneration. He took part in a procession and Mass at the Church of Saint Alphonsus Liguori in Rome where the icon is housed and which...
by webmaster | Apr 18, 2016 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is not unusual today to hear people profess that although they are spiritual they are not religious. Or to declare that they have faith but do not have anything to do with the Church or churches. Whereas we are about to stand and...
by webmaster | Apr 15, 2016 | Parishes, Schools and Colleges
The Catholic community in Ingleby Barwick are preparing for the official opening of their new church, 22 years after the parish was founded. The Bishop of Middlesbrough, the Right Reverend Terence Patrick Drainey, will dedicate the church to St Thérèse of Lisieux on...
by Michael McG | Mar 30, 2016 | Appeals and Special Events, Sacraments
More than 500 Catholics prepared for Easter by having their confessions heard at Middlesbrough’s Saint Mary’s Cathedral during a two-day event inspired by Pope Francis. The celebration, entitled 24 Hours For The Lord, was part of the Year of Mercy jubilee. Vicar...
by webmaster | Feb 22, 2016 | Miscellaneous
To mark 10 years of the Ebor Lectures in Theology and Public Life, the ecumenical sponsors (which includes the Carmelite Order) are holding an essay competition for young people. Two prizes are offered for the best academic essays on the notion of ‘religion in the...
by webmaster | Feb 18, 2016 | Diocese, Safeguarding
Statement from the National Catholic Safeguarding Commission on the obligation to report suspected sexual abuse to civil authorities Following recent press coverage the following statement was issued by Cardinal O’Malley From Vatican Radio – 15 February 2016 Statement...
by webmaster | Feb 13, 2016 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers, How many times have I heard myself saying something like, “If only I had listened properly in the first place, I wouldn’t find myself in such a mess?” I could be halfway through what at first seemed to be a very straight forward operation,...
by webmaster | Feb 8, 2016 | Pilgrimage
We would like to welcome all Lourdes Pilgrims and all Helpers both past and present to join our Lourdes family at the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Mass at the Cathedral on Thursday 11th February at 6.30pm to be followed by tea/coffee/biscuits after Mass and a chance...
by webmaster | Feb 2, 2016 | Diocese
Marriage is a commitment for life. When a couple seek to celebrate their love and commitment in a Catholic church in the Sacrament of Marriage the Christian community rejoices with them. Strong marriages, which work well and endure the ups and downs of life, are good...
by webmaster | Jan 28, 2016 | Safeguarding
All allegations of abuse reported to the Church in England and Wales are immediately passed on to the police. The Church works closely and cooperatively with the statutory authorities as these allegations are investigated. Following this investigation, which follows...
by webmaster | Jan 16, 2016 | Diocese, Miscellaneous
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough covers a geographical area from Teesside to Humberside, consisting of Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton on Tees (south of the River Tees), the cities of Kingston upon Hull and York, East Yorkshire and most of...
by webmaster | Jan 15, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Receptive Ecumenism and the Local Church 6th February 2016, 10.00am –3.15pm St Brandon Church, Brancepeth Village Durham £5 including buffet and refreshments A gathering jointly sponsored by NECAT and Durham University’s Centre for Catholic Studies Discussion and...
by webmaster | Dec 24, 2015 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters, They say that marriages are made in heaven. I tried to find the origin of this quote but did not get very far. However, I thought that on the Feast of the Holy Family and in the light of the October Synod, it would be opportune to turn our...
by webmaster | Dec 12, 2015 | Pilgrimage, Religious Communities
Lourdes: Gateway of Mercy A day of reflection in the Jubilee Year of Mercy and HCPT’s Diamond Jubilee Thicket Priory Carmelite Monastery near York between Wheldrake and Thorganby www.carmelite.org/thicket Saturday 6th February 2016 10.30 Registration & Tea/Coffee;...
by webmaster | Dec 8, 2015 | Appeals and Special Events
Dear Brothers and Sisters, In a few moments I will have the joy of opening the Holy Door of Mercy. We carry out this act, so simple yet so highly symbolic, in the light of the word of God which we have just heard. That word highlights the primacy of grace. Again and...
by webmaster | Dec 1, 2015 | Appeals and Special Events
by webmaster | Nov 20, 2015 | Appeals and Special Events, Miscellaneous
Lord Jesus Christ, You have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and...
by webmaster | Nov 20, 2015 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sister and Brothers, As we listen to the words of the readings at Mass they help us to reflect on God’s overwhelming, merciful love for us. Like Judah and Israel of old, he will save us and make us dwell in confidence. We know that the words of the psalm are...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2015 | Appeals and Special Events
The Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization in Rome have realised a selection of publications for use during the Upcoming Jubilee year of Mercy. They are available in booklet form from amazon or via the vatican website. Vatican Website...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2015 | Organisations
The Diocesan Women’s Commission have kindly put together an advent prayer leaflet as a tool for guiding prayer through the weeks of December. It can be downloaded here: Advent Prayer Leaflet
by webmaster | Nov 11, 2015 | Bishop Terry
The celebrations marking the 5th centenary of the birth of the Carmelite nun Saint Teresa of Avila closed in Britain with a day of festivities held at Aylesford Priory in Kent on 17th October 2015. The historic Aylesford Priory was first home to a Carmelite community...
by webmaster | Nov 4, 2015 | Voice Column
From the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8 2015, until the Feast of Christ the King, November 20 2016, our Holy Father Pope Francis has declared an Extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy. In so many ways, and running through all that he says, Pope Francis has...
by webmaster | Oct 13, 2015 | Appeals and Special Events
A message from the Church leaders concerning the future of the SSI plant in Redcar. The people of Teesside remain deeply uncertain and concerned about the potential for future steel production in the region. In recent days we have watched and listened as discussions...
by webmaster | Oct 3, 2015 | Appeals and Special Events
Teessiders are using the power of prayer to support steelworkers and their families. Worshippers from across the area will gather for a #KeepItAlight prayer vigil at Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church in Teesville on Thursday October 8 at 7pm. The candlelit vigil is the...
by webmaster | Oct 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
As you are aware, Pope Francis has dedicated this year to the Consecrated Life. It began on the First Sunday of Advent last year and continues until the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord next year, 2016. In September we had a two-day celebration entitled “Living...
