by webmaster | Nov 15, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Tributes have been paid to much-loved priest, Father Norman Jacobson, who has died at the age of 67 following a lengthy period of ill health. Born in Boldon, Co Durham, on February 13 1947, Father Norman was initially ordained into the Anglican ministry and worked in...
by webmaster | Oct 31, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Middlesbrough teacher Francis Hannaway is returning for another stint in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he worked as a lay missionary in the early 1990s. Francis was part of Britain’s own Catholic missionary society, Mill Hill Missionaries, which was founded...
by webmaster | Oct 10, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Volunteers are appealing for help to save a summer holiday lifeline that’s helped hundreds of Middlesbrough children with special needs over more than 30 years. Local families rely on The Newman Holiday Trust to give both parents and children a well-deserved break,...
by webmaster | Oct 9, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Durham University’s Centre for Catholic Studies has announced the first set of speakers this academic year in its highly successful series of Ushaw Lectures. Those giving the lectures include a well-known ‘media monk’ and a leading science writer. Known for his...
by webmaster | Sep 26, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Police, politicians, charities and church groups are among those taking part in a major event in Middlesbrough aimed at highlighting the scourge of people-trafficking. Organisers of ‘Making Middlesbrough A Traffick-Free Zone’ believe the North-East could be a modern...
by webmaster | Sep 1, 2014 | Miscellaneous
A former Catholic Seminary is looking to attract dozens of volunteers to help make its public spaces and grounds open and attractive to visitors. Ushaw College, to the west of Durham City, has recently established a very fruitful relationship with Durham University....
by webmaster | Aug 14, 2014 | Miscellaneous
On Sunday 17 August at 5.30 pm the singing and music of Ampleforth will be celebrated among a wider congregation than usual when a special Songs of Praise episode will air on BBC 1. Presenters David Grant and Sally Magnusson will be exploring the peaceful surroundings...
by webmaster | Aug 11, 2014 | Miscellaneous
This Sunday coming is the annual diocesan Assumption Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Grace, nr Osmotherley. Events start at 2.30pm with the Rosary. Holy Mass commences at 3pm with Bishop Drainey as main celebrant. Lifts are available up the hill for...
by webmaster | Aug 7, 2014 | Miscellaneous
An Invitation from Tees Valley Ministry A Lunchtime Workshop on Tuesday 16 September 2014, 12 noon – 2pm. It will take a fresh look at Workplace Chaplaincy and how it can benefit business, faith communities and all people in workplaces. The event will take place...
by webmaster | Aug 5, 2014 | Miscellaneous
As the Chairman of International Affairs at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, I invite you to join with many people from across Iraq in praying for an end to the violent persecution that threatens to extinguish the ancient Iraqi Christian...
by webmaster | Aug 2, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The 2nd August is the anniversary of Brian Dowd’s death the original web master and designer of this site. We pray for him and his family. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace. Amen.
by webmaster | Aug 2, 2014 | Event Calendar, Miscellaneous
Supporting outreach to non churchgoing (lapsed) Catholics This year’s theme: Evangelisation ‘in the heart of the family’ Many children and young people will never see their parents receive the sacraments. Every Catholic who goes to Mass knows...
by webmaster | Jun 11, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The annual Postgate Walk and Postgate Rally will be taking place on Sunday 13th of July. Details below. Walk: Join Fr William Massie and our diocesan seminarians Walk from Egton Bridge to Ugthorpe (approx 5 miles) Register at Saint Hedda’s, Egton Bridge from...
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The above Lecture will take place on Wednesday, 18th June 2014 and will be given by Dr Carmen Mangion (Birkbeck, University of London) at Ushaw College. All lectures in the series are free but you must register for your free ticket with Susan Royal...
by webmaster | May 10, 2014 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today we are praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our diocese. I suspect that many of you are thinking to yourselves, ‘We are always praying for vocations; we never stop’. However, we must not lose heart in this...
by webmaster | May 9, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The Diocesan annual pilgrimage to Lourdes is soon to take place. Whether travelling to France or staying at home let us keep each other in prayer during this month particularly dedicated to Our Blessed Mother. Live broadcasts from Lourdes can be found...
by webmaster | Apr 26, 2014 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters, Uncategorized
Dear Sisters and Brothers, I am well aware of the reality of sin not only notionally but also from a very personal point of view; I bump into it at regular intervals each day. I find myself debating in my mind and heart. “I know what the right thing to do is, what the...
by webmaster | Apr 25, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The Canonisation of Blessed Pope’s John XXIII and John Paul II will be screened live at cineworld in Middlesbrough. Bring your 3D glasses! For those looking for some spiritual sustenance see the following link:...
by webmaster | Apr 11, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The annual Bishop Dunn Memorial Lecture will be held at Ushaw College at 7.00pm on Tuesday April 29th. “A Vision for Excellence: Lay and Ordained Collaboration for a Well-Run Church.” by Kerry Robinson The speaker, Kerry Robinson, is Executive Director of the US...
by webmaster | Apr 10, 2014 | Miscellaneous
This year’s annual pilgrimage to Walsingham with Bishop Terence takes place 11-12 October. We have 90 places booked and they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. This year there are a few en-suite rooms which are available for an extra charge. The...
by webmaster | Mar 31, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The Centre for Catholic Studies at Durham has further Lectures to be held at Ushaw College. Please see the flyer below for further details. Ushaw Lectures Easter II
by webmaster | Mar 22, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The Bishop of Middlesbrough has responded to a request from Pope Francis by opening churches for Confessions in Middlesbrough, York and Hull on Saturday 29 March for a period of thirty-six hours in total. The request has been addressed to every Bishop in the world to...
by webmaster | Mar 18, 2014 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters, Uncategorized
Dear Brothers and Sisters, When you set out on a journey it is very important to have a good idea of where you are headed, otherwise you might end up going round in circles and get nowhere in the end! So, where are you headed this Lent? Do you know? Have you got a...
by webmaster | Mar 17, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The Bishop of Middlesbrough has sent a letter to the Editor of the Tablet following the publication of an article entitled “England and Wales bishops give voice to radical hopes for Vatican’s synod on the family” The text of the letter is as follows: I am very...
by webmaster | Mar 4, 2014 | Bishop Terry, Diocese, Miscellaneous
Bishop Terry is pleased to present this report which shows the results of the proposed York Area Parishes Re-Organisation. He wishes to thank all who have contributed towards this report for your hard work and co-operation.
by webmaster | Feb 14, 2014 | Diocese, Miscellaneous
Weds 19 February Fr Nicholas Schofield, Archivist, Archdiocese of Westminster ‘Ushaw’s Twin Sister: St Edmund’s, Ware, the Douai of the South’ Drinks Reception: 5:30pm; Lecture 6.00-7.30pm Venue: Main Lecture Hall, Ushaw College The Ushaw Lecture...
by webmaster | Feb 3, 2014 | Appeals and Special Events, Bishop Terry
Holy Mass celebrated by The Most Reverend Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, Metropolitan Archbishop of Minsk-Mohile and The Right Reverend Terence P Drainey, Bishop of Middlesbrough followed by a talk outlining the situation of the Church in Belarus Saturday 8th February 2014 at...
by webmaster | Feb 3, 2014 | Appeals and Special Events, Miscellaneous
The Catholic Church in England and Wales observes the Feast of St Josephine Bakhita, 8th February, as a Day of Prayer for Victims of Trafficking and those who work to combat it. ST JOSEPHINE BAKHITA ‘The Lucky One’ Born: 1869 Darfur, Sudan Died: 8 February 1947 Italy...
by webmaster | Jan 12, 2014 | Bishop Terry, Diocese, Miscellaneous
His Holiness Pope Francis, announced that the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, Archbishop Nichols will be made a Cardinal at the next consistory on 22 February 2014. The announcement came during Pope Francis’ Angelus in St Peters Square this...
by webmaster | Jan 3, 2014 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters, This year we begin Advent in good company. Throughout this season, and indeed the whole of this liturgical year we will be guided and fed by St Matthew’s Gospel. Matthew presents us with Jesus who is the great teacher. As the Patriarchs of...
by webmaster | Jan 3, 2014 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Wives, give way to your husbands, as you should in the Lord. Husbands love your wives, and treat them with gentleness. Children, be obedient to your parents always, because that is what will please the Lord. Parents never drive your children...
by webmaster | Jan 3, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Father Dermot Nunan, Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Church, Lobster Road, Redcar died on Monday 30th December 2013 after a relatively short but severe illness. Father Nunan was born in Quianna, Limerick on 18th August 1941 to parents Thomas and Bridget, and was the...
by webmaster | Jan 3, 2014 | Bishop Terry, Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters, Miscellaneous
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Wives, give way to your husbands, as you should in the Lord. Husbands love your wives, and treat them with gentleness. Children, be obedient to your parents always, because that is what will please the Lord. Parents never drive your...
by webmaster | Dec 2, 2013 | Diocese, Miscellaneous
Synod 2014 – Questionnaire: Some people might find the following version of the Synod on the Family-Simplified Questionnaire for the Extraordinary Synod on the Family in 2014 more direct and user friendly. If you are from the Middlesbrough Diocese please forward your...
by webmaster | Dec 2, 2013 | Bishop Terry, Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters, Miscellaneous
Dear Brothers and Sisters, This year we begin Advent in good company. Throughout this season, and indeed the whole of this liturgical year we will be guided and fed by St Matthew’s Gospel. Matthew presents us with Jesus who is the great teacher. As the Patriarchs...
by webmaster | Nov 26, 2013 | Bishop Terry
On hearing of the award of ‘City of Culture’ to Hull the Bishop of Middlesbrough said “The Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough is especially proud of this award, because Hull forms an important and integral part of the Catholic Life of our region. When one...
by webmaster | Oct 16, 2013 | Diocese
The Diocese of Middlesbrough is sad to announce the death of The Right Reverend Monsignor Canon Kevin Coughlan RIP, a priest of the Diocese retired from active ministry who had served as Vicar General. Monsignor Kevin Coughlan died on the morning of Monday 14th...
by webmaster | Sep 4, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Organisations
Dreams of the Beloved Community: 50th Anniversary of ‘I have a Dream’ speech by Martin Luther King Racial Justice Sunday enables Christian communities across Britain and Ireland with the opportunity to focus on the issue of ending racism and racial inequality. On...
by webmaster | Jun 27, 2013 | Miscellaneous
You are welcome to join in a Holy Walk through the Minster led by Clive Jackson finishing with Compline. Organised by SE York Group of Churches. Meet at 6.45pm at the NW Door on Thursday 18th July. For further details click here.
by webmaster | Jun 9, 2013 | Miscellaneous
The next Catholic Women’s League Diocesan Branch Meeting will be held on Saturday, on 6th July 2013 at Our Lady and St Peter’s, Bridlington commencing with Mass at 11-30am
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2013 | Bishop Terry, Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters, Miscellaneous
Dear Brothers and Sisters There are many voices clamouring for my attention during the course of every single day; from the moment I wake to my radio alarm until I fall asleep listening to soothing music. Some stridently demand that I listen to them, others...
by webmaster | Mar 19, 2013 | Miscellaneous
“The Year of Faith will also be a good opportunity to intensify the witness of charity.” Will it make a real difference? Will the effects of the Year of Faith be felt beyond the doors of our Churches and in the wider world? There is a danger that the Year of Faith...
by webmaster | Mar 19, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Training Days: As well as the training days already announced there will now be an extra mop-up session – you need to attend one of these sessions if you want to work as a Branc in Lourdes. There will be a session in Hull on Saturday 20th April 10:30 for an 11:00...
by webmaster | Mar 19, 2013 | Miscellaneous
The following Brancardier meetings have been arranged The Hull meeting will be on Tuesday the 19th March in The Humber Social Club (formerly the Royal Hotel), starting at 19:30 36 New Bridge Rd, Hull HU9 2RG The Middlesbrough meeting will be on Thursday 21st March in...
by webmaster | Mar 14, 2013 | Bishop Terry
Bishop Terence Drainey who is currently in Rome, has expressed, on behalf of the faithful of the Diocese of Middlesbrough, great joy and delight at the election of Pope Francis and pledges the love and prayers of the Catholic community of Teesside, North Yorkshire,...
by webmaster | Feb 17, 2013 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers Lent is always a gift to us, if we are willing to accept it. But in this Year of Faith it could be the best gift, the timeliest gift, the gift we desperately need, whether we realise it or not. I suppose the fundamental questions to ask...
by webmaster | Feb 16, 2013 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers Lent is always a gift to us, if we are willing to accept it. But in this Year of Faith it could be the best gift, the timeliest gift, the gift we desperately need, whether we realise it or not. I suppose the fundamental questions to ask...
by webmaster | Feb 14, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Dear Friend, Word of the Lord Conference – Durham, 24-26 April, 2013 I am writing to let you know about the forthcoming ‘Word of the Lord’ Conference, which has as its focus celebrating the gift of the Scriptures at the heart of the Church in England and Wales. In...
by webmaster | Feb 14, 2013 | Miscellaneous
CCS Mass of Thanksgiving and Ushaw Lecture from the Grand Master of the Knights of Malta Centre for Catholic Studies, Durham University March 6th will be an incredible day of thanksgiving, learning and forward reflection for the supporters and friends of the Centre...
by webmaster | Feb 11, 2013 | Bishop Terry
The Bishop of Middlesbrough, the Right Reverend Terence Patrick Drainey, expressed his surprise on learning of the announcement of the resignation of Pope Benedict but commented that the action was an example of the Pope putting the welfare of the Church before all...
