by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Organisations
Lent Fast Day will be on Friday 18th March. For further information, please contact David or Carol on (01904) 671767 or e-mail...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | CAFOD, English Martyrs, York, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes
CAFOD Volunteers and Supporters Day You are invited to a day for CAFOD volunteers and supporters on Saturday 26th February 2011, 10am to 4pm at English Martyrs Parish Hall, Dalton Terrace, York. Are you a CAFOD volunteer, supporter or thinking about volunteering for...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | CAFOD, Organisations
In November 2010, a group of people from CAFOD and the Romero Trust made a Pilgrimage to El Salvador to mark the 30th Anniversary of the deaths of the missionaries in El Salvador on 4th December 1980. They were: Ita Ford; Maura Clark; Dorothy Kazel and Jean Donovan....
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Event Calendar, Schools and Colleges
There will be an RCIA/Journey in Faith Retreat Day at All Saints Lower School, Nunnery Lane, York on Saturday 26th February 2011, 10.30am – 3.00pm The guest speaker will be Sr Mary Bernard Potter. Those attending are reminded that they should bring a packed...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | CAFOD, Organisations, Parishes
During the mid-November meeting of the fledgling parish council of St Bede’s parish in Marske, it was agreed that we should (belatedly) launch an Advent project to raise £750.00 to donate to CAFOD to provide a water supply for a needy community. It was felt that...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
The Knights of St Columba has been re-established in the city of Hull and the Deputy Supreme Knight of the Order, Bro Bertie Grogan, travelled from London to formally announce the re-erection of Council No 45 Hull and to install its Officers. We have been active with...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations, Religious Communities
The Carmelite Spirituality Group invites you to a talk entitled ‘The Message of Lourdes and Carmelite Spirituality’ to be given by Fr. Antony Lester, O.Carm. on Saturday 2 April, 9.30am-4pm The Carmelite Order began in the Holy Land 800 years ago. It is...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations, Religious Communities
The Carmelite Spirituality Group invite you to a talk by the Most Rev. Fr. Joseph Chalmers, O.Carm., former Prior General on Saturday 12 March 2011, 9.30am-4pm The Carmelite Order began in the Holy Land 800 years ago. It is one of Christianity’s richest spiritual...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar, Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York
In the aftermath of the recent extensive media coverage about the rescue of the Chilean miners, we all know much more about that South American country and its people. You are warmly invited to attend your local Women’s World Day of Prayer service, always the...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Diocese
Have you got your copy? The Middlesbrough Diocesan Year Book 2011 is now on sale in most churches in the Diocese costing £2.00 Alternatively, you can order a copy by post for £2.00 plus postage and packing from: Miss Jenny Dowson, Curial Offices, 50a The Avenue,...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | CAFOD, Justice and Peace, Organisations
Putting faith and ethics into practice A Diocesan Day Conference chaired by the Rt Rev Terence Drainey, Bishop of Middlesbrough and sponsored by Richmond Constituency Group (Middlesbrough Diocese), CAFOD and Middlesbrough Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission at the...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Justice and Peace
Scripted by Sonja Linden. Personal testimonies of asylum seekers in the UK When: Sunday 6th February @ 2pm Where: The Avenue Methodist Church, The Avenue, Linthorpe Middlesbrough TS5 6PA Tickets are free! Arrive early to secure a seat. You know before the war in my...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Pastoral Centres, St Bede's Pastoral Centre
Middlesbrough Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission presents a talk by Bruce Kent, ‘A Passion for Peace’, on Saturday 12th February 2011, 10.30 am at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, Blossom Street, York One day it’s going to dawn on the human race...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Parishes, Schools and Colleges, St Andrew's, Teesville
The Ellen Timney Foundation, set up to remember Ellen Timney by continuing her good works, has been working with local parishes and schools to bring Christmas cheer to deprived children on Teesside. Canon Eddie Gubbins and Fr Pat Keogh joined Ellen’s husband Tony and...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Endsleigh Centre, Pastoral Centres
We arrived on Friday 26th November 2010 around 5.30 pm to a warm welcome from the Sisters of Mercy who reside at the Endsleigh Centre in Hull. We were shown to our room, which was very warm and homely and had all of the facilities necessary. As you would expect, there...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
The Cleveland Newman Circle present a talk by Fr Colin Battell OSB from Ampleforth Abbey entitled ‘Reflections on Anglicanorum Coetibus’ at St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe on Wednesday 16th February 2011 at 7.45 pm (coffee from 7.30 pm) Everyone is...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
One hundred and fifty four people from St Andrew’s Parish, Teesville, travelled back in time to Edwardian England for a Family Day Out with a difference – a taste of an old fashioned Christmas at Beamish. The time travellers included people of all ages...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Parishes
Jane Cook, Adult Formation Adviser for the Middlesbrough Diocese, writes, You may recall my article in the December Catholic Voice about the candles and ‘Light of the World’ images, which had been blessed by Pope Benedict and were being distributed to...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Jane Cook writes, I’m sure that most people in the Diocese are aware of the work and impact of Caroline Dollard, our ‘Celebrating Family’ Project Worker. Caroline is now at the start of her third year leading this important Marriage and Family Life...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Appeals and Special Events
Jane Cook, Adult Formation Adviser for the Middlesbrough Diocese, writes, Rev Christopher Humble, Minister at Central Methodist Church on St Saviourgate in York, is a long-standing friend of mine. He is a great enthusiast for ecumenism and church unity, and also for...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Drawn on Monday 10th January 2011 £100 Winning No 73 £75 Winning No 81 £50 Winning No 309 £30 Winning No 244 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 7th February 2011
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Appeals and Special Events
Once again heartfelt thanks from CAUSE to all who contributed to the Christmas Hamper Campaign. As usual, many of the donations were sent anonymously so we hope you will all accept this acknowledgement of our gratitude. The enthusiasm and generosity of all the young...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Parishes, Religious Communities
Alpha ‘Day with the Spirit’ at Hornsea from St Charles Borromeo, Hull Diana Ormiston, Canon Loughlin, Sisters Brenda and Kathleen arranged the day by the sea, thanks to the Sisters of Mercy and their Convent.
by webmaster | Dec 26, 2010 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers, It has always seemed strange to me that we spend so much time preparing for Christmas and yet as soon as Christmas Day is over, we are already trying to forget it and move on with life. With the recession and having to cut back, the timing...
by webmaster | Dec 22, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events
In a historic first the BBC has announced that Pope Benedict XVI is to deliver ‘Thought for the Day’ on BBC Radio 4 on Christmas Eve. ‘Thought for the Day’ is normally broadcast at around 7.45am as part of the ‘Today’ programme....
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2010 | Organisations, Parishes
The Handicapped Fellowship Mass which was due to have taken place today (Sunday 19th December 2010) at 3pm in St Clare’s Church, Brookfield, Middlesbrough has been cancelled due to the snow and the freezing conditions.
by webmaster | Dec 17, 2010 | Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
The Ellen Timney Foundation, set up to remember Ellen Timney by continuing her good works, has been working with local parishes and schools to bring Christmas cheer to deprived children on Teesside. Canon Eddie Gubbins and Fr Pat Keogh joined Ellen’s husband...
by webmaster | Dec 13, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Parishes, Sacraments, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
There will be a Reconciliation Service at St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday 15th December at 7pm. All are welcome.
by webmaster | Dec 6, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events
A New Classroom for Sables but no furniture! We were all delighted to read in the November Voice about the success of so many of our Catholic schools within the diocese and also the great work of the Youth Mission. Just think how difficult it is for many children in...
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2010 | Event Calendar
Middlesbrough Diocesan Youth Service presents Rocking in the Aisles at Middlesbrough Theatre on 14-15 January 2011, curtain 7.30pm with The Chancey Brothers Spotlight Performing Arts The Scratch Band Canon Ged Robinson Canon Michael Loughlin Fr Stephen Maughan The...
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2010 | Obituaries
Sr Catherine died peacefully on 29th October 2010 at Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey. Sr Catherine (known to her many friends in the Diocese as Tess) was born and brought up in Thornaby and attended St Patrick’s Primary School and Newlands Convent,...
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
Looking back over the year, one could be forgiven for thinking 2010 has been a year of emergencies. Beginning with the terrible earthquake in Haiti in January, to the droughts that hit Eastern African countries and the floods in Pakistan, then the earthquake, tsunami...
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
Looking for a special gift for someone this Christmas? Take a look at CAFOD World Gifts 2010 selection and give a gift that makes a real difference. Visit CAFOD’s website www.cafod.org.uk/worldgifts
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
Your Kingdom Come – a short film showing how faith and action can change the world – is a new resource for parish and school groups including a ten minute DVD including interviews with CAFOD’s partners overseas, campaigners in England and Wales,...
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Organisations
Get loud and proud about Fairtrade by asking everyone to Show Off Your Label! Show off your passion, your favourite product and your Fairtrade stories. There’s a wide range of quality goods available, so why not organise a Fairtrade Coffee Morning or Wine...
by webmaster | Dec 3, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Congratulations to Canons John Lumley, David Grant, John Loughlin and Gerard Robinson on being made members of the Cathedral Chapter by Bishop Terry. Please remember them in your prayers.
by webmaster | Dec 3, 2010 | Justice and Peace
News has reached friends and supporters of Anselme Noumbiwa that he has at last managed to escape from Cameroon after months spent hiding in fear of his life having been forcibly returned to his home country over the summer. His move to another African country was...
by webmaster | Dec 3, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Organisations
Once again, Wednesday 22nd September saw the Cleveland Newman Circle’s annual cycle of talks get underway. Professor Lewis Ayres, who currently holds the Bede Chair of Catholic Theology in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University, began by...
by webmaster | Dec 3, 2010 | Miscellaneous
St Margaret Clitherow’s Fairtrade Christmas Preview was held in the church meeting room in Haxby during the weekend of 8th-10th October. We are already a Fairtrade parish, serving coffee, tea and biscuits after our Sunday Mass and at parish meetings, and holding...
by webmaster | Dec 3, 2010 | Apostleship of the Sea, Event Calendar, Organisations
The local joint Maritime Ministries, the Mission to Seafarers, the Apostleship of the Sea, and the German Seaman’s Mission invite you to the annual Tees and Hartlepool Port Carol Service. This will be at St Hilda’s Anglican Church, The Headland, Hartlepool...
by webmaster | Dec 3, 2010 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
On 11th November, in a tribute to Remembrance Day, Apostleship of the Sea’s mammoth charity event, Sea-Wheeling, ended at Hull Cenotaph. Sea-Wheeling is a Round-Britain Bike Ride which commenced from the port of Hull – 60 towns in 60 days with one aim...
by webmaster | Dec 3, 2010 | Parishes
Thirty one parishioners from St Mary, Queen of Martyrs and St Francis of Assisi churches, Hull, travelled as pilgrims to Portugal, Spain and France during the last week in October. Accompanied by Fr Paul Dowling, their first destination was Fatima in Portugal. Here,...
by webmaster | Dec 3, 2010 | Miscellaneous
CoAct is a project of the Christian Police Association aimed at reaching out and building bridges between Christian communities and the Police across the United Kingdom. The Christian Police Association wants to encourage prayerful and practical involvement in local...
by webmaster | Dec 2, 2010 | Organisations
Catenian Province 5 Annual Windermere Rally 50th Year Anniversary The renowned, and now legendary, Catenian Province 5 Windermere Rally celebrated its 50 years of existence recently. The Province takes over the Windermere Hydro Hotel in the beautiful town of Bowness...
by webmaster | Dec 2, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Organisations
St Leonard and St Mary, Malton On 16th/17th October, our parish welcomed David and Carol Cross from CAFOD and Winston Berrios, an agronomist from Nicaragua who had recently visited Puentecitos, the village in El Salvador to which this parish is linked through...
by webmaster | Dec 2, 2010 | Liturgy and Music, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Saturday 30th October 2010 offered a wonderful opportunity for both beginner and experienced musicians in the Diocese to experience singing as part of a first-class choir. ‘Come and Sing’ gave our musicians the chance to join with the choir of St...
by webmaster | Dec 2, 2010 | Liturgy and Music, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
The brand new ladies Schola Cantorum meets each Wednesday evening at St Mary’s Cathedral. This exciting new choir is aimed at more experienced choral singers in the Diocese to give them an opportunity to explore the choral repertoire for women’s voices...
by webmaster | Dec 2, 2010 | Liturgy and Music, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
at St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough Music at St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough, is aiming for the high notes. The Friends of Music at St Mary’s Cathedral are helping us create a Scholarship and Bursary fund to assist our best young Cathedral...
by webmaster | Dec 2, 2010 | Event Calendar, Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley, Parishes
The traditional Mass on St Stephen’s Day, established by the late Canon Peter Storey, will take place this year on Monday 27 December at 11 am. Although parts of the track up Rueberry Lane to the Lady Chapel are considerably better for walkers than they used to...
by webmaster | Dec 1, 2010 | Parishes
On Monday 1st November, the eve of All Souls Day, the Parish of Our Lady and St Benedict’s, Ampleforth, commemorated in traditional manner its dead parishioners and all others buried in its graveyard, placing lighted candles on each of the graves. At Mass on All...
