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...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Organisations, Parishes
Some 400 Knights and Dames attended the investiture of Col Victor Joseph Nicholls of the Pocklington Parish together with two Bishops (Arthur Roche of Leeds and Tom Burns of Menevia) and four other laity by Archbishop McDonald of Southwark, the Prior of the...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
The Legion of Mary invites you to the 13th Annual Rosary Procession including the traditional crowning of a statue of Our Lady on Sunday 2nd May, 3pm at St Andrew’s, Teesville. Procession led by Fr John Paul Leonard. Tea in the hall afterwards.
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | John Paul Centre
Drawn on Monday 12th April 2010 £100 Winning No 157 £75 Winning No 78 £50 Winning No 80 £25 Winning No 15 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 10th May 2010 New members welcome. Ask for details on 01642...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Religious Communities
The fifteenth York Catholic History Day will be held at the Bar Convent on Saturday 5th June. Last year, the programme included topics both local and international. The day began with a talk by Sr Patricia Harriss CJ on Mary Ward through her writings. It was most...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Child abuse in the Catholic Church has been such a focus of public attention recently, that we, the Bishops of England and Wales, wish to address this issue directly and unambiguously. Catholics are members of a single universal body. These terrible crimes, and the...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Justice and Peace
New removal directions have been set for Anselme Noumbiwa, the Cameroonian Christian who fled in fear of his life for refusing to follow his tribal custom by entering into polygamous marriages. He is now due to be deprted on 28th April. We would like to ask you to...
by webmaster | Apr 20, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Justice and Peace
The following message has been received from Cath Ramos of Justice First. We are very worried that Anselme will be deported into mortal danger and would urge everyone to do what they can to save this man. Many of you will have heard Anselme speak at St Clare’s...
by webmaster | Apr 19, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
How would you like to experience playing for a team managed by Boro boss Gordon Strachan at the Riverside? Or maybe you’d love to be coached by the club’s Academy supremos David Parnaby and Mark Proctor? That’s the unique chance Boro fans are being...
by webmaster | Apr 16, 2010 | Miscellaneous
16th – 18th April 2010 Cath Ramos writes, Citizens for Sanctuary will be sending letters to prospective candidates asking them to commit to protecting sanctuary and to the stopping of the detention of children. If you wish to sign up to this letter or attend a...
by webmaster | Apr 15, 2010 | Event Calendar
On Sunday 23rd May in York; Pray on the Walls, Pray in the Minster. Starting at 5.15 on York City Walls, prayer in the Minster from 6.30 until 8.30pm. Contact Julie Wright on 01904 675755 or email...
by webmaster | Apr 15, 2010 | Event Calendar, Schools and Colleges
With song, music, magic and laughter on Friday 23rd April, 7.30pm at St Joseph’s Primary School, Marton Road. Tickets £4 including pie and peas (bring your own drinks and flag) from 01642 274286. (Entry ticket is prize draw ticket!)
by webmaster | Apr 15, 2010 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, Sacred Heart, Middlesbrough
This will be on Saturday 24th April in the Sacred Heart Church, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough. The Conference, which will be led by Fr John Paul Leonard, will start with Holy Mass at 12.30pm. Lunch after Mass, followed by speakers from Liverpool Senatus. All are...
by webmaster | Apr 15, 2010 | English Martyrs, York, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes
Mrs Sentamu will speak on Acts 4:35, ‘They laid it at the Apostles’ feet and it was distributed to each as any had need.’ This will be on Saturday 8th May, 10.30am-12.45pm, and will be followed by the AGM at 2pm in English Martyrs Church Hall, York....
by webmaster | Apr 14, 2010 | English Martyrs, York, Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York
Sunday 25th April 2010 12.00 pm to 1.15 pm – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in St Wilfrid’s Church, Petergate, York. 1.15 pm to 1.30 pm – Procession assembles at West front precinct of York Minster. Procession concludes at English Martyrs Church...
by webmaster | Apr 11, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events
Resource packs regarding Catholics and the General Election have been sent to each parish in the diocese. The resources are also available online. Please use the following links. If you experience any difficulties downloading or using these resources please contact...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Organisations
24th March 2010 marked the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of Oscar Romero, the Archbishop of San Salvador who was assassinated by a government-back militia for his speaking out in defence of human rights and the dignity of the poor. The 30th anniversary was being...
