by webmaster | Dec 4, 2009 | Justice and Peace
If you do light a candle during Advent, please remember those seeking sanctuary. Those who have been detained from our area, Fatuma, Patrick, Habibulla, Mr. Khan, two Iranian men and a young Eritrean Christian unknown to us. The rate at which people are being put out...
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2009 | Miscellaneous
Many people in prison need more help and support, at this time in their lives, than at any other. Roman Catholic Chaplains work to ensure the Sacramental and Pastoral needs of Roman Catholic prisoners are met. As a Chaplain you will carry out faith specific and...
by webmaster | Dec 2, 2009 | CAFOD, Organisations
2009 sees CAFOD’s widest ever range of World Gifts that capture the true spirit of Christmas. World Gifts are thoughtful gifts that are great to give and fun to receive. There’s a World Gift that’s perfect for everyone that will help transform the lives of poor...
by webmaster | Dec 1, 2009 | Event Calendar, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
On Sunday 27th December at 5.00 pm, Bishop Terence Drainey will celebrate Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough. This day is the Feast of the Holy Family and the Bishop has specially chosen it for a Diocesan Mass to celebrate Marriage and Family Life....
by webmaster | Dec 1, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
A Conversation with our Neighbour in Iraq As you read your copy of the December Voice and with vast stocks of Christmas goods continuing to be sold in our shops (some Christmas items on sale since September), it is perhaps difficult to equate the preparation for...
by webmaster | Nov 30, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
When Sister Imelda Poole IBVM (Loreto) moved to Tirana in 2005 (after 16 years working in grassroots ministry at Port Clarence on Teesside) she soon encountered families of Roma communities living in shanty towns near the railway station, close by to where she lives....
by webmaster | Nov 30, 2009 | Event Calendar, Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley, Parishes
The Knights of St Columba present a variety show with music and mayhem from priests and parishioners Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Linthorpe Tel 01642 815151 Friday 15th January 2010, 7.30pm Saturday 16th January 2010, 7.30pm Tickets £8.50 from Jeanette on 01642...
by webmaster | Nov 30, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Organisations
One of three thousand! At 11.30 am on a damp and windy Saturday morning on 24th October, 400 people made a human wave for Climate Justice around York Minster. The event led by CAFOD and supported by Christian Aid and other networks of people concerned about the impact...
by webmaster | Nov 30, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Organisations
2010 is a special year for CAFOD. It is the fiftieth anniversary of Fast Day which was first held on 12th March 1960 organised by volunteer members of the National Board of Catholic Women who wanted to raise funds for a mother and baby clinic on the Caribbean island...
by webmaster | Nov 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Bishop Terence greets the children returning from their liturgy, during his visit to the parish of St Augustine’s, Redcar on 15 November 2009.
by webmaster | Nov 29, 2009 | Parishes
On 2nd November, All Souls Day, parishioners from Our Lady and St Benedict, Ampleforth commemorated their dead with a Mass and with hundreds of candles placed on the graves. This is the second year of a venture to commemorate those buried in our churchyard, a venture...
by webmaster | Nov 29, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
Catholics Against Unemployment and Social Evils (C.A.U.S.E.) A reminder to all our kind donors and helpers that the time has come to launch our annual appeal to provide hampers for needy families at Christmas. The recession has caused unemployment to rise once again...
by webmaster | Nov 29, 2009 | Parishes
The now annual October event was supported by 12 pilgrims, led by the Garrison Chaplain, Fr ‘Timbo’ Forbes Turner, and all are photographed outside the newly built Church of the Annunciation in Little Walsingham for the photo shot. (Photograph: l-r: Major...
by webmaster | Nov 29, 2009 | Miscellaneous
Bishop John Crowley joined 14 of his fellow retired Diocesan priests for the annual Retired Priests Reunion hosted by Bishop Terence on 13th November in York. The event began as always with Concelebrated Mass followed by lunch and social get together exchanging...
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2009 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, They used to say that the favourite pastime of the British was queuing. I am not sure how true that is in our days, but I do know that I seem to spend a lot of time waiting; waiting to be served, waiting for a train, waiting at the...
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2009 | Miscellaneous
Bishop Terry’s Pastoral Letter for Advent 2009 has been posted to Bishop Terry’s sub-domain Click here to read Bishop Terry’s letter.
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2009 | 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, Wednesday 16th June, 7.30pm-9pm...
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2009 | Endsleigh Centre, Event Calendar, Organisations, Pastoral Centres
Hull and East Riding Newman Circle present a talk by Stephen Barrie, Education Officer, The Linacre Centre for Healthcare Ethics at the Endsleigh Centre, Beverley Road, Wednesday 21st April, 7.30pm-9pm unless otherwise advised. For more details contact: Andrew Carrick...
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2009 | Endsleigh Centre, Event Calendar, Organisations, Pastoral Centres
Hull and East Riding Newman Circle presents a talk by Fabian Radcliffe, Newman Association National Chaplain – ‘Newman’s Approach to Education’ at the Endsleigh Centre, Beverley Road, Wednesday 17th March, 7.30pm-9pm unless otherwise advised....
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2009 | Endsleigh Centre, Event Calendar, Organisations, Pastoral Centres
Hull and East Riding Newman Circle present a talk by Jane Cook, Diocesan Adult Formation Adviser for the Middlesbrough Diocese, entitled ‘Some un-named women in the Bible’ At the Endsleigh Centre, Beverley Road, Hull on Wednesday 17th February, 7.30pm-9pm....
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2009 | Endsleigh Centre, Event Calendar, Organisations, Pastoral Centres
Hull and East Riding Newman Circle present a talk by John Bernasconi, Director of Fine Art at Hull University – ‘Religious Art and the Spectator in the Renaissance’ on Wednesday 20th January, 7.30pm-9pm at the Endsleigh Centre, Beverley Road. For...
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2009 | Bishop Terry
Sharing Promises to the Poor of the World In October Bishop Terry sent out a pastoral postcard to all schools and parishes in the Diocese Dear Friends in Christ Today, you’re about to make history – taking part in a remarkable worldwide event. You have...
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2009 | Endsleigh Centre, Event Calendar, Organisations, Pastoral Centres
On Wednesday 16th December, 7.30pm at the Endsleigh Centre, Beverley Road, Hul. For more details contact: Andrew Carrick (Circle Secretary) on (01482) 500181 or e-mail...
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2009 | Parishes
St Mary’s Church, Filey, recently hosted the Annual Golf Competition, at Filey Golf Club, for clergy from the Middlesbrough Diocese. A meal was provided after the event, by the Sisters of Mercy, at their Filey Convent. The winner of the event was Canon Michael...
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2009 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Drawn on Monday 2nd November 2009 £100 number 224 £75 number 108 £50 number 78 £30 number 212 £25 number 331 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 7th December New members welcome. Ask for details on 01642...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
Having Your Say on Assisted Suicide There is an important consultation taking place about when cases of ‘assisted suicide’ will be prosecuted. The law on ‘assisting suicide’ has not changed but the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has issued ‘interim guidelines’...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2009 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations
Dear Friends Just thought that I would inform you that CAFOD will be on BBC Radio 4 tonight at 8.00pm. The programme will be highlighting our work in the Congo. Pascale Palmer, Advocacy Media Officer for CAFOD writes, The BBC travelled to DRC with CAFOD in October....
by webmaster | Nov 7, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events, Bishop Terry, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Just before 2pm on 2nd October, loud applause from the long queue unable to get into the Cathedral greeted the arrival with police outriders of the vehicle carrying the relics of St Therese. The Cathedral bells also sounded their welcome as Bishop Terence blessed the...
by webmaster | Nov 7, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody involved in the visit of the relics of St Therese to the Cathedral. It was truly a wonderful opportunity of grace for us all. Firstly, my thanks to Fr Gerard Robinson and his team for outstanding organisation....
by webmaster | Nov 6, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
following the visit of the relics of St Thérèse Loving Father, We thank you for the visit of the relics of St Therese to our country. We ask you to draw us more deeply into your love And to fill us with confidence in your mercy. Help us to become, like...
by webmaster | Nov 6, 2009 | Organisations, Schools and Colleges
The foods brought in for the Harvest Celebration at St Clare’s School have been very kindly donated to the Mary Thompson Fund, which supports refugees and asylum seekers in the Tees Valley many of whom receive no other support. Many, many thanks to Mrs Fall, and all...
by webmaster | Nov 6, 2009 | Event Calendar, Parishes, Sacraments, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
In this Year for Priest 2009, we are delighted to have an ordination to the Priesthood at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 21st November at 12 midday. David Pick was an Anglican Priest in the diocese of York for over 23 years, he was an Assistant Priest at Howden...
by webmaster | Nov 6, 2009 | Event Calendar
Exploring RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) This is an opportunity to glimpse a vision of the richness the RCIA journey offers, not only to newcomers to the faith, but to the whole parish community. Further details are on the Adult Formation...
by webmaster | Nov 6, 2009 | Endsleigh Centre, Event Calendar, Pastoral Centres
Christmas Eve (Thursday 24 December): Arrivals 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm, Evening Meal – 6.30 pm. Followed by Vigil Mass in a local church (if desired). Christmas Day (Friday 25 December): Morning Mass (voluntary) at 11.00 am with Fr Horsley. Traditional Christmas...
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...
