by webmaster | Nov 6, 2009 | Endsleigh Centre, Pastoral Centres
Bed and Breakfast, arrivals welcome from 2.00 pm. Home made evening meal with a glass of wine at the all inclusive rate of £45.00. Prayer room for private prayer and meditation; Labyrinth – Poustinia; Beautiful grounds. Special reduced rates for groups of 10+....
by webmaster | Nov 6, 2009 | Miscellaneous
At the back of St Charles Borromeo Church in the centre of Hull, on the memorial plaques listing the names of the servicemen of the parish who were killed in the two World Wars, is the name of the Rev Bernard Costello RACHD 1939-1945. Seeking more information...
by webmaster | Nov 6, 2009 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations
Our annual CAFOD Memorial Mass will take place at Ss Mary and Joseph’s Church, Pocklington on Saturday 7th November at 6.30 pm. All are welcome to attend and will be made most welcome. If you would like the names of your deceased relatives and friends to be...
by webmaster | Nov 6, 2009 | CAFOD, Organisations
We would like to say a big thank you to all the runners who took part in the Middlesbrough 10k and Great North Run to raise funds for CAFOD in the last few months. You can see who they are by visiting our new blog at: cafodmiddlesbrough.wordpress.com As always, thank...
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2009 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music, Parishes
On Thursday 10th December 2009 at 7pm there will be an Advent Taize Evening, a ‘time-out’ from the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle to try to ‘be still’ and listen to the Word of God. The Advent Vigil will be in the form of Evening prayer and we will...
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2009 | CAFOD, Organisations
At the time of writing this article, CAFOD has been responding to emergencies that have occurred in Indonesia, following a massive earthquake that struck the west coast of Sumatra, in the Philippines, where floods have left hundreds of thousands of families homeless...
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2009 | CAFOD, Endsleigh Centre, Pastoral Centres
CAFOD Director Chris Bain visited our Diocese in September when he gave the keynote address at our annual Supporter’s Day which was held under sunny skies at the Endsleigh Centre in Hull. Chris began by sharing some of his experiences of meeting different people...
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2009 | Miscellaneous, Religious Communities
The Abbess and the community of Benedictine Sisters, along with the architects of the new Abbey at Wass, recently held a media day to show members of the press including the BBC and religious correspondents from national newspapers around the new eco-friendly Abbey....
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2009 | Religious Communities
Saturday 12th September 2009 will certainly stand out in the history of the Poor Clare Community in York as a memorable day because on that day Sr Margaret celebrated her 100th birthday. In the 144 year history of the Poor Clare’s in York, Sr Margaret is the...
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2009 | Bishop Terry, Cleveland Newman Circle, Organisations, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Having spent 12 years at Valladolid in Spain, first as a student then later as a Spiritual Director, it was with much experience that Bishop Terence Patrick was able to open this year’s series of talks to the Cleveland Newman Circle by speaking about the life...
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2009 | Miscellaneous
Prison Chaplains on seen here on a recent visit to Bishop’s House.
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2009 | Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York
12th October 2009 saw the 1300th anniversary of St Wilfrid of York, a patron of our diocese. Fr Michael Marsden preached at the anniversary Mass in St Wilfrid’s York where Bishop Terry was joined by many priests and people of our diocese.
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2009 | Parishes
Fr Peter Keeling proudly holds up a picture of St Francis’ Church, Middlesbrough at the start of the celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the parish. Congratulations to him and all in St Francis parish, Middlesbrough.
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2009 | Parishes
Pictured is Canon Alan Sheridan at his last Mass at St Mary and St Romuald’s, Yarm with members of the Children’s Liturgy Group who made a card and presentation to him.
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2009 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Organisations, Parishes
At the Justice and Peace and CAFOD meeting to be held at St Francis, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough on 14th November, Michael Edwards, CAFOD’s Climate Change Programme Development Officer, will speak about the impact that climate change is having on people in...
by webmaster | Nov 5, 2009 | English Martyrs, York, Organisations, Parishes
On Saturday 26th September, the SVP held a festival at English Martyrs, York to celebrate the Feast of St Vincent de Paul. One hundred and twenty members attended from all over the Diocese. Bishop Terry celebrated Mass and in his homily urged the members to follow St...
by webmaster | Nov 4, 2009 | Organisations, Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley, Parishes
On a beautiful ‘Indian summer’s’ day in September, Catenians and their families from Province 5 and Province 3 North made their way to the Chapel of Our Lady of Grace on Mount Grace, above the priory and village of Osmotherley. The Mysteries of...
by webmaster | Nov 4, 2009 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Did you apply for the 2010 Virgin London Marathon Ballot? Was your name not called? If you failed to get through in the October ballot, and are disappointed that your dream of running in the London Marathon will now not come true, then do not worry! Seafarer’s...
by webmaster | Nov 4, 2009 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Pastoral Centres, St Bede's Pastoral Centre
York Circle of the Newman Association present a talk by Leo Gooch on ‘The northern Catholic gentry in the 18th century’ on Monday 16th November, 7.30pm at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, 21 Blossom Street, York at 7.30 pm The Newman Association Promoting...
by webmaster | Nov 4, 2009 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
The Cleveland NEWMAN Circle invites you to a talk: How Greek thought contributed to Christian Theology by Fr Andrew Louth (Professor in the Dept of Theology and Religion, Durham University) at St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe (now with disabled access) on Wednesday...
by webmaster | Nov 4, 2009 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Drawn on 5th October 2009 £100 number 148 £75 number 324 £50 number 60 £30 number 174 £25 number 78 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 2nd November New members welcome. Ask for details on 01642...
by webmaster | Nov 4, 2009 | Organisations
Our Lady’s Catechists National Qualification for Parish Catechist by studying at home, by post or e-mail, Personal tutor; Deepen your Faith [table id=4 /] Contact: Secretary, 34 Woodcote Road, Wanstead, London, E11 2QA Website: www.ourladyscatechists.org Special...
by webmaster | Nov 4, 2009 | Organisations
In 1923 at an Annual Meeting of the Central membership of the Catholic Women’s League, His Eminence Cardinal Bourne spoke strongly about the question of religious instruction for British children. He emphasised that in Great Britain, numbers of boys and girls...
by webmaster | Nov 4, 2009 | Event Calendar
and Friends At Scarborough Spa on Friday 20th November, 7.30pm a fun-filled evening of song, music, dance and laughter with Canons Spaight and Gubbins, Fr Pat Keogh and Deacon Pat Thomas in aid of the Martin House Hospice, McMillan Nurses, and St Peter’s parish...
by webmaster | Oct 30, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
IBVM (Loreto) in Albania In 1986 two nuns hit the headlines on Teesside. Sisters Imelda Poole and Philippa Green, IBVM (Loreto) began their grassroots ministry in a deprived area called The Clarences, on the north bank of the River Tees near the famous Transporter...
by webmaster | Oct 23, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Miscellaneous
Justice First invites you to support their Charity Dinner and Auction of Promises A 4 course dinner with wine, with music provided by members of the refugee community and their friends At Harmony House, Chinese Community Centre, North Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough on...
by webmaster | Oct 19, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Event Calendar, Organisations
WAVE For Climate Justice around York Minster, 10.30 am to 11.30 am, Saturday 24th October 2009 (gathering in Dean’s Yard adjacent to Minster) In Copenhagen in December, World Leaders will meet to discuss a new Climate Change Deal. We need to make a clear call on...
by webmaster | Oct 19, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
Jane Cook has very kindly sent a set of photos taken during the Veneration, Evening Prayer and Youth Mass on the first day of the visit of the relics of St Therese St Thérèse of Lisieux at St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough. Click here to see...
by webmaster | Oct 18, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
Following the wonderful visit of the relics of St Thérèse to England and Wales, the saint’s relics have now been returned to Lisieux. The Catholic Church of England and Wales have a Flickr photostream for pictures taken during the visit. Click here...
by webmaster | Oct 11, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
Lars Karlsson of York has very kindly posted a set of photos taken in York Minster of the visit of the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux. Click here to see the photos. Many thanks to Lars.
by webmaster | Oct 11, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
The Bishop’s Annual Charity Social will be held this year at the Marton Hotel and Country Club on Friday, 6th November, reception 7.30pm for dancing 8.00pm until 12.30am to the Ray John’s Band. The price per ticket is £5.00. The nominated charity this year is the...
by webmaster | Oct 9, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events, Bishop Terry
Shortly before the Mass of Anointing on Saturday 3rd October, 2009 Monsignor Lagoutte from the Basilica in Lisieux presented Bishop Terry with a relic from Lisieux of Blessed Louis Martin and Blessed Azelie Martin, St Thérèse’s parents.
by webmaster | Oct 6, 2009 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace
A concert in aid of Justice First There will be a concert with singers and choirs from U.K. and around the world on October 23rd at 7.30 pm in St Mary’s Centre, Corporation Road. Tickets £7.00 each from 01642 601122 or 07940 666906
by webmaster | Oct 5, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events, Bishop Terry
Photo galleries of the visit of St Thérèse’s relics can be seen on the links below. The two sets of each (mobile me and flickr) are identical. Links to new photo galleries will be posted here too so please return to this page until this notice is...
by webmaster | Oct 2, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
Click here to see photos of the visit of the relics of St Thérèse to York Minster (courtesy of catholicrelics.co.uk) Click here to see photos of the visit of the relics of St Thérèse to Darlington (courtesy of catholicrelics.co.uk) Check...
by webmaster | Oct 2, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
Before her death, St. Thérèse said: “I feel that my mission is about to begin, my mission of making others love God as I love Him, my mission of teaching my little way to souls. If God answers my prayers, my heaven will be spent on earth up until...
by webmaster | Sep 27, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
St Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough will remain open continuously during the period of the visit of the relics of St Thérèse. The safety of pilgrims is of the utmost importance to the Diocese of Middlesbrough. The relics of St...
by webmaster | Sep 27, 2009 | Miscellaneous
I wonder what readers have thought or felt when they go past the high walls of Northallerton Prison, the oldest prison in use in England. In July, the Governor, Norman Griffin, kindly gave me a tour and a great deal of his time to explain many facets of life in the...
by webmaster | Sep 25, 2009 | Organisations, Pastoral Centres, St Bede's Pastoral Centre
On Monday 19th October 2009, the York Circle of The Newman Association presents a talk by Jennifer Stark entitled ‘A renewed model of priesthood: women’s ordination in the Roman Catholic Church’ This is one of a series of talks presented by the York...
by webmaster | Sep 22, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
The visit of the relics of St Thérèse to England and Wales is making the news across the world. The following are link to news sites. The Diocese of Middlesbrough is not responsible for the content of external sites. In the Press Saint’s remains arrive for tour,...
by webmaster | Sep 21, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
The Catholic Church in England and Wales have kindly provided a special website profiling the visit of the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux, including image galleries, video, audio and more. To view the site select this link to...
by webmaster | Sep 21, 2009 | Parishes
in Guisborough On 17th September, the Bishop of Middlesbrough, Terence Patrick Drainey, laid and blessed the foundation stone at the new St Paulinus Church, Guisborough, currently under construction on The Avenue, Guisborough. The church is expected to be ready for...
by webmaster | Sep 21, 2009 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
The Cleveland Newman Circle present ‘The last Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury’, a talk by Lucy Beckett at St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe on Wednesday 21st October 2009 at 7.45 pm All are welcome! Please note that St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe now...
by webmaster | Sep 20, 2009 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Pastoral Centres, St Bede's Pastoral Centre
The York Circle of the The Newman Association present a talk by Peter Warren on Monday 21st September, 7.30pm at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, 21 Blossom Street, York The Newman Association – Promoting open discussion and greater understanding in...
by webmaster | Sep 20, 2009 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
7th September 2009 £100 Winning No 134 £75 Winning No 40 £50 Winning No 285 £30 Winning No 38 £25 Winning No 315 Next Meeting and Monthly Draw: Monday 5th October 2009 New members welcome Ask for details Tel: 01642...
by webmaster | Sep 20, 2009 | Miscellaneous
As Read-A-Book-A-Month bible-challenge enters its second year, Catholic Voice asks promoter Mary Callan to reflect on the year’s experience. ‘It’s all very low-key,’ says Mary, ‘apart from the Pope launching the Bible Readathon on Italian...
by webmaster | Sep 20, 2009 | Miscellaneous
Light shone out through any remaining grey clouds over Yorkshire in August at the annual Focolare Mariapolis as the theme was ‘Love is light’. This referred to the Christian search for wisdom and the light that comes from living the Gospel. Nearly 700...
by webmaster | Sep 20, 2009 | Parishes
The stained glass window in St Margaret Clitherow’s Church, Haxby, York, dedicated to the memory of the late Canon John Mortell, has now become a reality thanks to the generosity of many people throughout the parish, the Diocese and beyond who loved and...
by webmaster | Sep 20, 2009 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Fr Colum Kelly, the Apostleship of the Sea’s Chaplain to the Port of Immingham, led an ecumenical service for participants in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race on Sunday 6th September. This multi faith service was attended by the crews and by invited...
by webmaster | Sep 20, 2009 | Event Calendar, Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley, Parishes
At the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley on Sunday 4th October, starting at 11am in front of the Catholic Church in Osmotherley, a Pro-Life Pilgrimage, with Reparations, Prayer and Mass for the Sanctity of Life. Contact Marileine Ollerenshaw on 0191...
