by webmaster | Dec 29, 2012 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters Will this be the busiest, best discounted shopping weekend of the year? The shops have only been closed for a very short time and yet already people are queuing to ensure they get the best bargains of the year, spend their...
by webmaster | Nov 24, 2012 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers Today on the feast of Christ the King we celebrate National Youth Sunday. And so it is an opportune moment to reflect upon the importance of youth ministry within our Diocese and to remember with gratitude our young people, without whom we...
by webmaster | Sep 18, 2012 | Pilgrimage
The Second Lourdes Hospitalité Summer Ball took place on Friday 31st August at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. It was attended by 171 guests who were served with a welcome drink, a tremendous three course meal followed by coffee, and a superb night of live...
by webmaster | Sep 18, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Being a student in Rome means that you have the amazing privilege of being close to the Holy Father. After a year, I still haven’t got over the fact that I can walk out of the English College after Mass on a Sunday to see, listen to, and pray with the Pope at the...
by webmaster | Sep 18, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Father Edmund Hatton, Benedictine monk of Ampleforth Abbey who among his many roles spent more than 30 years revolutionizing and tending Ampleforth’s orchards, died peacefully at Ampleforth Abbey in Yorkshire on Friday 31st August 2012 at the age of 90. Christopher...
by webmaster | Sep 18, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Cleveland Newman Circle Presents a talk “THE REFORMATION IN CLEVELAND” BY Doctor Christine Newman Wednesday 17th October, 7.45pm Coffee from 7.30pm St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe, TS7 OEB All welcome
by webmaster | Sep 18, 2012 | Miscellaneous
The members of the Middlesbrough Branch of the Catholic Women’s League have two dates to look forward to in October. The Branch Meeting at St Joseph’s in Hull on Saturday 6th October starting with Holy Mass at 11.30 am. The following weekend, 12th to 14th October,...
by webmaster | Sep 18, 2012 | Organisations
Knights of St Columba, their friends and families will mark nine decades of Charity, Unity and Fraternity in Middlesbrough with a celebratory dinner at the Riverside Stadium on 12th October. It’s 90 years since Council 29 was established in the town, and since...
by webmaster | Sep 16, 2012 | Appeals and Special Events
To mark the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Benedict has asked the Church to celebrate a Year of Faith running from 11th October 2012 to the Feast of Christ the King 2013. In the coming months the Catholic Voice will carry details...
by webmaster | Sep 16, 2012 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous
Bishop Terry will lead the annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham on 27-28th October. The cost is £65.00 per person and includes transport, evening meal, bed and breakfast, and Sunday lunch. Application forms are available from Kath Gallagher on 01642 850505 ext...
by webmaster | Sep 16, 2012 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Parishes
Exploring Justice and Spirituality with Montserrat Fernadez Cafod’s programme officer in Nicaragua, Saturday 29th September, 10am-1pm at St. Francis Parish Hall, Middlesbrough. All are welcome.
by webmaster | Sep 16, 2012 | Event Calendar, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
United Nations Day of Peace at St Mary’s Cathedral Coulby Newham, Friday 21 September 2012, 7 – 8 pm UN theme 2012 ‘Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future’ Celebrations are happening world-wide for people from all traditions; this is an invitation to...
by webmaster | Sep 3, 2012 | Miscellaneous
On September 2, 2012 Fr. Thomas Rosica Salt + Light TV interviewed the recently appointed Secretary of the Congregation for the Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, Archbishop Arthur Roche. He is the former Chair of the International Commission for English...
by webmaster | Aug 21, 2012 | Miscellaneous
James Benfield, 38, was ordained to the Diaconate for the Diocese of Middlesbrough at St Mary’s College, Oscott on Saturday 30th June. James is originally from St Bernadette’s Parish, Nunthorpe. He is the son of parishioners Paul and Anthea Benfield. As an adult, he...
by webmaster | Aug 21, 2012 | Miscellaneous
On Wednesday 19th September 2012 in the Meeting Room of St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe at 7.45 pm (coffee from 7.30 pm) Very Rev Canon Michael Bayldon will speak on THE SHAPE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLING FOR THE FUTURE Schools established for a nascent and wobbly 19th Century...
by webmaster | Aug 21, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Father John Dear SJ at York St John University Wednesday 5th September at 7.00 pm The Cost of Peace Violence or the Non-Violent Jesus? Father John Dear SJ, an internationally recognised voice for peace and non-violence, is coming to England this summer. A Jesuit...
by webmaster | Aug 10, 2012 | Event Calendar
From October 2012 the Knights of St Columba will meet at the Cathedral in Middlesbrough. Unless otherwise stated this will be on the First Tuesday in the month at 7pm. Our meeting starts with Mass in the Cathedral Chapel. September’s meeting will take place at...
by webmaster | Jun 22, 2012 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar, Organisations, St Bede's Pastoral Centre
Middlesbrough Diocesan Women’s Commission (Diocesan Network of National Board of Catholic Women) present a talk by Sr Imelda Poole IBVM who will speak on ‘Modern Day Slavery in Europe: An Approach to the Work of Anti-Trafficking in Europe with Particular...
by webmaster | Jun 19, 2012 | Appeals and Special Events, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Lloyd’s TSB Bank, through www.lloydsbankinggroupcommunities.com is seeking to help local charities. Please use this opportunity to help the Middlesbrough Catholic Fellowship which helps disabled children and teenagers. The Fellowship is open to any denomination....
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Summertime Special will be returning to the stage in July 2012. The proceeds of the Summertime Special are being divided three ways between The Lourdes Sick Fund, The Cathedral 25th Anniversary Appeal and the Children’s Orphanage in the Holy Land. Please see the...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Neil Galloway, who is to be ordained as a Permanent Deacon in St Mary’s Cathedral at 12.00 pm on Saturday 30th June, reflects on vocation. On that same day, James Benfield will be ordained Deacon at Oscott College as he progresses towards ordination to the priesthood...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Father John Paul Leonard, a priest of the Diocese of Middlesbrough currently on the Staff of the Venerable English College, writes about Seminary life. It is said to be a truism that you arrive at seminary at the time you are meant to arrive. You then progress to...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Egton Bridge to Ugthorpe Sunday 1st July Journey with Blessed Nicholas Postgate Join Father William Massie and our Seminarians Follow in the footsteps of Blessed Nicholas Postgate setting off from St Hedda’s Church, Egton Bridge and ending at St Anne’s Church,...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Where and When? Invocation 2012 is a national discernment festival for young people, to be held in the grounds of St Mary’s College, Oscott in the Archdiocese of Birmingham from Friday 6th July – Sunday 8th July 2012. What is It? This national festival is aimed...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Young Catholics including Ryan Day, 27, a Middlesbrough Diocesan seminarian, will embark on a mammoth bike ride covering the length of the United Kingdom this summer to bear witness to their faith and raise money for three charities. Land’s End 2012 is the brainchild...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
The Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul which is celebrated on 29th June meant a great deal to Father Nicholas Postgate, our martyr of the moors. It was the date he left the English College at Douai in 1630 to join the English Mission. After a very basic education at...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
St Anne’s, Ugthorpe (Outdoors, weather permitting) with Concelebrated Mass at 3.00 pm in honour of the English & Welsh Martyrs and Blessed Nicholas Postgate Principal Celebrant Right Reverend Terence Patrick Drainey Sunday 1st July Hymns from 2.30 pm Mass at 3.00...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
This was no ordinary Easter Saturday, HCPT Group 122 from York are waiting in the frigid air for the coach to arrive. The group, made up of children and helper volunteers, are eagerly awaiting the week ahead. Lourdes is the destination, specifically Bernadette’s...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Pilgrimage
In October 2011, Bishop Terence led his first Middlesbrough Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham with over 90 of our parishioners from all over the Diocese joining him. It was a very spiritual occasion for all concerned and there was an overwhelming response from those...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
I went to Auschwitz with the Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) in March. It was and still is one of the most humbling and eye-opening experiences I have had. As an Ambassador for the HET, it has been truly rewarding to be given the opportunity to educate children and...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Evangelisation, Schools and Colleges
The annual trip to New York for St Mary’s College was a trip I will never forget and I am positive that is the same for everyone else who took part. The trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity and right from the night we arrived in the city that never sleeps, we...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Arriving at York Minster with the two Margarets (Margaret Blatchford and Margaret Hinman) before 8.00 am on 21st April, we were struck by the grandeur of the building when it is virtually empty. Other members of the working party were busy in York St John University...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
This is the title of the talk to be given by Sister Imelda Poole IBVM on 14th July at St Bede’s (10.30 am – 3.00 pm). Sister Imelda has been living and working in Albania for a number of years. She was also the speaker at the very first meeting of the Women’s...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | CAFOD
I would like to say a special word of thanks to everyone who made a special effort and got very creative with their efforts to raise funds for CAFOD on Lent Fast Day and during the period of matched funding. At the time of going to print, the total amount received...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
The Carmelite Order has granted its highest honour to the Dean of York on the occasion of his retirement. On Sunday 29th April, members of the Carmelite Family in the northern English city of York, on behalf of the Prior General in Rome, presented ‘Letters of...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Ampleforth Abbey is introducing special tours of the Abbey orchard which will run on Thursdays throughout June. The Blossom and Apples Tour will give an insight into the history of the 2,000 tree orchard including the Ribston Pippin, the oldest variety grown at...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2012 | Miscellaneous
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has requested that every parish celebrate a Mass with prayers to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II this Sunday 3 June – the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. During this...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2012 | Organisations
Lloyd’s TSB Bank, through its communities arm (www.lloydsbankinggroupcommunities.com) is seeking to help local charities. Please use this opportunity to help the Middlesbrough Catholic Fellowship which helps disabled children and teenagers to gain social skills....
by webmaster | May 25, 2012 | Voice Column
Bishop Terry Writes… Dear brothers and sisters, I hope all of us can say we have had in our lives some experience of unconditional love: from our parents, a grandparent, from significant people in our lives. Perhaps it will have been from a priest, a religious...
by webmaster | Apr 28, 2012 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear brothers and sisters I hope all of us can say we have had in our lives some experience of unconditional love: from our parents, a grandparent, from significant people in our lives. Perhaps it will have been from a priest, a religious sister or brother. As we look...
by webmaster | Apr 1, 2012 | Voice Column
Bishop Terry Writes… Recently you will have seen, heard and read much about the “consultation” the Government is holding in order to change the legal definition of marriage so as to open the institution of marriage to same sex partnerships. You will...
by webmaster | Mar 1, 2012 | Voice Column
Bishop Terry Writes… I am told that the word “Lent” comes from an Old English word “lenten” which is an early version of our modern word “lengthen”. The lengthening referred to in this context is the hours of daylight as we...
by webmaster | Mar 1, 2012 | John Paul Centre
An introduction to an ancient way of meditation Fridays of Lent at the John Paul Centre starting on Friday 2nd March, 11.00am (Sessions last about 45 minutes) Turn aside for a while from your ordinary employment. Put aside your worldly cares. Let your distractions...
by webmaster | Mar 1, 2012 | Organisations
Saint Margaret Clitherow is an inspiration to all Catholics and especially those living in and around the city of York. The Knights of St Columba Council 95 (York) are planning to put forward a petition to the Lord Mayor of York and the City Council that a street in...
by webmaster | Feb 25, 2012 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear sisters and brothers Where would we be without adverts? Our world is peppered with them. Turn but a corner and your eyes are bombarded with them. Flick the switch and your senses are flooded with them. Enter any shopping Mall and your ears are blasted by them. As...
by webmaster | Feb 24, 2012 | Miscellaneous
In the January edition of the Voice, we included information on a significant event at York Minster on Saturday 21st April. We now include the link to the online questionnaire which we would like you to encourage everyone to complete. Results will be collated and...
by webmaster | Feb 8, 2012 | Miscellaneous
The ongoing work of the Diocesan Development Group and the Catenian Association to support the Diocesan Youth Mission Team has included a grand raffle. The winning tickets were drawn at the Catenian Annual Clergy Dinner on Friday 20th January at the Riverside Stadium,...
by webmaster | Feb 8, 2012 | Miscellaneous
A group of saddle-sore cyclists have raised £6,000 through a 180-mile coast-to-coast bike ride – despite admitting that none of them knew how to repair a puncture or fix a chain! The six-strong Teesside group travelled from Cumbria’s Walney Island on the west coast to...
by webmaster | Feb 8, 2012 | Pilgrimage
Part of my remit in terms of Spirituality and Worship is to look further than the home base to enhance our faith experience – through our vast faith history as well as modern teaching. To this end, Bishop Terence has agreed to lead what will be his first major...
by webmaster | Feb 8, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Sung Evening Vespers with Benediction each Wednesday at 6.00 pm followed at 6.30 pm by Sung Station Masses during Lent. Why not make this your preparation for Easter? With Middlesbrough Ladies Schola Cantorum Everyone most welcome!
