by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes
On 21st May, Fr Andrew Smith OPraem celebrated his Ruby Anniversary in Thirsk. Following the celebration of Mass, a party was held, attended by his family, friends and parishioners of All Saints Church, Thirsk.
by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Organisations, Parishes
On Sunday 21st February, Holy Name of Mary (Middlesbrough) Foundation of the Union of Catholic Mothers held a Cake Stall and Tombola to raise funds for its charities. Through the generosity of parishioners, £230.64 was raised of which £150.00 has been donated to the...
by webmaster | Jul 5, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Drawn on Monday 7th June 2010 £100 Winning No 319 £75 Winning No 215 £50 Winning No 173 £25 Winning No 98 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 5th July 2010 New members welcome. Ask for details on 01642...
by webmaster | Jul 5, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Click here to read the statement from the Pontifical Council, entitled ‘Christians and Buddhists respect human life as the basis of respect for all beings’.
by webmaster | Jun 25, 2010 | Miscellaneous
The Lourdes ‘Do’ scheduled for Friday 2nd July at the Marton Hotel and Country Club has been postponed.
by webmaster | Jun 13, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Sets of photos kindly taken by Philip Cook are now available to download (subject to the Diocesan Terms and Conditions of use). There are two identical sets of each; one on the Diocese’s MobileMe account, the other on the Diocese’s Flickr account. First...
by webmaster | Jun 12, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Northern Lay Carmelite Retreat on Friday 18th – Sunday 20th June at Minsteracres, nr. Consett (contact Teresa Kelly for details 01670 737563)
by webmaster | Jun 8, 2010 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Drawn on Monday 10th May 2010 £100 Winning No 25 £75 Winning No 157 £50 Winning No 44 £30 Winning No 196 £25 Winning No 68 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 7th June 2010 New members welcome. Ask for details on 01642...
by webmaster | Jun 8, 2010 | Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York
A selection of recent photos from St Wilfrid’s Church in York courtesy of Lars Karlsson. [cincopa 10663019]
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Apostleship of the Sea, Bishop Terry, Organisations
Following an invitation from the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS), Bishop Terence visited Teesport on Thursday 29th April to see for himself the extent of the port operations and to meet key personnel from the port authority, and volunteers from both the AOS and the...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Apostleship of the Sea, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
The seventh Annual Apostleship of the Sea Pilgrimage to Holy Island is to be held on Saturday 19th June 2010, and is to be led by The Rt Rev Peter Moran, Bishop of Aberdeen and AOS Bishop Promoter for Scotland. The pilgrimage format will be the same as in previous...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Miscellaneous, Organisations
Edna Hunneysett, whose pioneering work in supporting families and friends who care for those with mental illnesses is well-known to Voice readers, is currently drawing up a Compendium of Prayers regarding mental ill health. These prayers have been composed by...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Organisations, Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
The 13th annual Rosary Procession took place on Sunday, May 2 at St. Andrew’s Church, Teesville, led by the Episcopal Vicar of the Northern Vicariate, Fr. John Paul Leonard and Canon Edmond Gubbins, Parish Priest of St. Andrew’s. Over 200 people walked through...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Liturgy and Music
The liturgical year has many special Sundays when congregations remember particular groups of people such as seafarers, prisoners, teachers and mothers. The Royal School of Church Music believes that it is also important to celebrate the music and musicians that are a...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
A presentation on Wednesday 7th July by Johan Bergström-Allen to York Interfaith Group (all welcome) at More House Catholic Chaplaincy in Heslington, 7.30pm.
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
There will be a day of recollection on Sunday 4th July at Wood Hall Carmel near Wetherby (LS22 4HZ), hosted by Leeds CSG, with input from Fr. Kevin Melody, O.Carm., on his experience of visiting the Carmelite Family in Asia. Timetable to be confirmed. Contact Johan...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Diocese
Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the retiring collection at the Chrism Mass. The £900 raised will be shared equally between the Priests’ Training Fund and the Retired Priests’ Welfare Fund.
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Religious Communities
Sisters Anne, Dymphna and Matthew of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph, have left St Thomas More’s Convent in Middlesbrough and have moved into their new residence at 67 Trefoil Wood, Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough, TS7 8RR, telephone number (01642) 310382....
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Colin Hardy reports on how he made the most of his retirement gift from the Diocese. We were given a most delightful gift from colleagues in the Diocese when I retired from my temporary position as Director of Schools for the Diocese. We thought the only possibility...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations, Parishes
‘John was standing with two of his disciples, when he saw Jesus walking by. ‘There is the Lamb of God!’ he said. The two disciples heard him say this and went with Jesus. Jesus turned, saw them following him and asked ‘What are looking...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Organisations
Dear Friends I hope this email finds you all in good health and spirit. You may be aware that this year’s CAFOD Pilgrimage to Holy Island is on Saturday 3 July. What I’m enquiring about is to see if you feel that there may be enough interest among...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Organisations
Thank you for your generous donations to help people after the earthquake in Haiti. CAFOD was overwhelmed when the Catholic Community in England and Wales raised more than £4.7 million for CAFOD’s Haiti earthquake appeal. Your generous support, even at a time...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Organisations, Parishes
On Saturday 24th April, St Aelred’s, York, celebrated the 50th Anniversary of St Aelred’s UCM Foundation, which was founded on 5th April 1960. Mass was concelebrated by Canon Jerry Twomey and Fr Sean O’Donnell from Filey, who is our Diocesan...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Parishes
‘There is no question whatsoever of the basic moral evil underlying all instances of sexual abuse of children. It is a misuse of power and a betrayal of trust on the part of the abuser and it can result in tremendous long-term psychological harm and damage to...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | English Martyrs, York, Organisations, Parishes
At the AGM of the Diocesan Women’s Commission, held on 8th May in English Martyrs Hall, York, the guest speaker was Mrs Margaret Sentamu, the wife of the Archbishop of York. In the first part of her talk, Mrs Sentamu spoke about Christian giving. It should be...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Liturgy and Music, Religious Communities
The combined choirs of Ampleforth Abbey joined former members of the choirs and some splendid soloists, two of whom were Old Amplefordians, James Arthur (D98) and Nick Scott (D05), for a moving performance of Mozart’s Requiem in the Abbey Church on Sunday 2nd...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2010 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ As I am sure you are all aware Pope Benedict plans to visit our country for four days from 16-19 September. The visit will be a mix of State and pastoral activities which will start with him meeting the Queen at Holyrood Palace in...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2010 | Endsleigh Centre, Event Calendar, Organisations, Pastoral Centres
Hull and East Riding Newman Circle present a talk by Reverend Angela Bailey, Vicar of Rowley and Skidby entitled ‘Anglican Catholics/Catholic Anglicans – how we see ourselves’ at the Endsleigh Centre, Beverley Road, on Wednesday 16th June, 7.30pm-9pm...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Parishes, Sacraments
The First Holy Communions at St Vincents Church, Hull, on 9th May proved to be a special, bittersweet occasion for the parish, as the Parish Priest, Fr Michael White, has finally given in to his failing health and retires this August, so this will be his final First...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2010 | Organisations
Archbishop Vincent Nichols has told Young Christian Workers (YCW) that they make a “vital contribution towards building a more fair and just society”. YCW members from around England and Wales gathered at Westminster Cathedral on 1 May, the feast of their...
by webmaster | May 23, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Justice and Peace
Cath Ramos writes, Dear Friends, Click here to view/download a letter about Anselme Noumbiwa – his lack of safety in Cameroon and his right to practise freely his religion -which we hope you will sign and send out as widely as possible in advance of this weekend...
by webmaster | May 12, 2010 | Parishes
Batman, Elvis, Cruella deVille and other stars joined with parishioners of St Joseph, Stokesley to raisefunds to provide furnishings for a new mission parish in Kenya and as part of the project, members of the parish braved the sea at Saltburn early one wet, cold and...
by webmaster | May 11, 2010 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Parishes
Wednesday 12 May, 7.30pm at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Stokesley Kath Sainsbury and others from ‘Justice First’ will speak on ‘The Journey, the Story of Asylum’. All are welcome.
by webmaster | May 2, 2010 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
4th Sunday of Easter Dear Sisters and Brothers They say it is a sign of age when policemen look younger and younger. If that is the case, I am not sure how to interpret a remark made to me at the end of the Mass of Chrism during Holy Week. Looking at all the priests...
by webmaster | May 2, 2010 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
4th Sunday of Easter Dear Sisters and Brothers They say it is a sign of age when policemen look younger and younger. If that is the case, I am not sure how to interpret a remark made to me at the end of the Mass of Chrism during Holy Week. Looking at all the priests...
by webmaster | May 2, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Bishop Terry
Depending on the swiftness of delivery of the Catholic Voice to your parish (and assuming you are not reading this article on-line), you may be reading this article either just before, or immediately after, the General Election. Whatever way you have voted or will...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Endsleigh Centre, Pastoral Centres, Religious Communities
Yet another milestone in the progression of Endsleigh House was marked on Wednesday 14th April when Bishop Terence Patrick marked the opening of the new reception area, giving his blessing to the whole building and on all the activities conducted in it. He included in...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Bishop Terry, Miscellaneous
Bishop Terry visited Her Majesty’s Young Offenders Institution Deerbolt, Barnard Castle, on Easter Sunday morning to join Prison Chaplain, Fr Patrick Cope, in celebrating the Easter Day Mass. During Mass the Bishop also received into the Church Darren, 19 years...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Wednesday 24th March saw Fr Patrick Cope return to St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe, where some 28 years ago he served as Deacon, in order to speak to the Cleveland Newman Circle on The Church Behind Bars. As the Bishop’s Adviser on Prisons and HM Prison Service...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
I am struck by the thought that life is changing all around us all of the time. Some changes will have repercussions for us, like the forthcoming general election. Will there be a new party in government? What will their priorities be for the future of Great Britain...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
From April, parishes in England and Wales will be able to connect to one of CAFOD’s partner communities in one of six countries: El Salvador, Brazil, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Bangladesh or Cambodia. For the first time, your parish will be able to hear from people in...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Sunday 3rd October, 3pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough Mass will be celebrated by Mgr Gerard Dasey, Vicar General. CAFOD Trustee and Parish Priest from Hexham and Newcastle Diocese, Fr Jim O’Keefe, will preach the homily. The Mass is being organised...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Saturday 3rd July Rt Rev John Arnold will celebrate Mass and the pilgrimage liturgy will be led by one of CAFOD’s longest serving members of staff, Clare Dixon, Head of CAFOD’s Latin America and Caribbean Team. The Pilgrimage will focus on the fiftieth...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Sunday 19th September, Great North Run (apply online at www.cafod.org.uk).
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
2nd to 12th September, El Camino de Santiago de Compostela (Treks the last 100 miles of the pilgrimage route. Only 22 places available so book now! – apply online at www.cafod.org.uk).
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Sunday 5th September, Middlesbrough 10K Run (apply online at www.middlesbrough10krun.com).
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations
Sunday 1st August sees the Jane Tomlinson 10K Run in York. Apply online at www.cafod.org.uk
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Sunday 16th May, Middlesbrough 5K Run (apply online at www.middlesbrough10krun.com). Contact the CAFOD Middlesbrough Office for your Sponsor Pack – (01904) 671767 or by e-mailing...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Event Calendar, Organisations
Christian Aid and CAFOD are coming together again to organise this year’s Humber Bridge Sponsored Walk on Saturday 8 May 2010, 2-5pm. Join us for a great day out and raise money to help our brothers and sisters in developing countries! For further information, to...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Parishes, Sacraments
The Easter Vigil is the high point of the Church’s liturgical year, when we celebrate the most fundamental truth of our Catholic faith: “Christ is risen from the dead!” All over the world, we celebrate the new life Christ brings by initiating new members...
