by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | CAFOD, Carmelite Spirituality Group, Organisations
We’ve heard about the runners, cyclists and fashion shows as fundraising activities but students from York University’s Catholic Chaplaincy took to the streets of York City Centre throughout advent to raise funds for CAFOD by busking. They braved the...
by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | CAFOD, Organisations
a bleak future for Zimbabweans A recent food security and livelihoods assessment carried out by Caritas Zimbabwe with support from aid agency CAFOD has shown that there is now very little to distinguish between the most vulnerable in society and everyone else in the...
by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | Obituaries
Fr Paul Farrer’s tribute to Brian McGowran It really is wonderful to see so many people in church today. It is a wonderful tribute to Brian, and as I offer our sympathy and prayerful support to Cath, Julie, Paul, Bev, Daniel, Joseph, Naimh-Mary, Josie and...
by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | Organisations
Hundreds of mourners packed Middlesbrough’s Holy Name of Mary Church for the funeral of Brian McGowran, while many more listened to the service on speakers set up outside. Brian, who died at the age of 65 on January 3, was a former head brancardier of the...
by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | Pastoral Centres, St Bede's Pastoral Centre
If you have never been in the St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Five minutes’ walk from York rail and bus station, the Centre aims to provide a warm welcome and a place of quiet refreshment, spiritual replenishment and...
by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events
Sr Imelda Poole IBVM(Loreto) writes, Thank you to all the readers and generous donators who have so kindly responded to the appeal for the projects in Albania. The amazing total raised was £2365.00 and this achievement, during such a short time and at this time in...
by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
The effects of the economic downturn are apparent for all to see, with companies cutting back on production, laying off staff all accompanied by the spectre of well known High Street names ceasing to trade. However there are some places where these effects may not be...
by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | Parishes
at the Concert on 19th December 2008 Fr David, Hon Mayor of Driffield, Invited Guests, Fellow Parishioners, In his autobiography the artist Eric Gill considered his life’s work was, in essence, an attempt to make a cell of good living in the chaos of the world....
by webmaster | Jan 27, 2009 | Parishes
A special Christmas Concert was held at Our Lady and St Edward’s Church, Driffield on 19th December 2008 to celebrate nearly 15 years of ministry of Fr David Hynes. Fr Hynes, aged 75, retired from the parish early in the New Year. Parishioners and well-wishers...
by webmaster | Jan 26, 2009 | Organisations
People who are seeking asylum are not allowed to work and do not receive benefits. The Mary Thompson Fund (named in memory of Mary who most of you will know, and that assists refugees and people seeking asylum when in hardship and destitution), are holding their...
by webmaster | Jan 26, 2009 | Diocese
Put a note like this in the Offertory plate and it is worth only £5. Put the same note into an envelope like this, place it on the Offertory plate – it is now worth £6.25 to your Parish Don’t deny your parish 25% extra income – Gift Aid your donations If...
by webmaster | Jan 26, 2009 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
The Cleveland Newman Circle presents a talk by Fr. Michael Sharratt from Ushaw College, Durham Where? in the meeting room of St Bernadette’s Nunthorpe Middlesbrough When? Wednesday 18th February 2009, 7.30pm tea/coffee for all, 7.45pm the talk Do join us! You are most...
by webmaster | Jan 26, 2009 | Miscellaneous
At a press conference held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday, 9th January, at 11am, it was announced that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Canon Seamus Cunningham to become the 13th Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. Our congratulations to Canon Cunningham and the...
by webmaster | Jan 26, 2009 | Bishop Terry, Event Calendar, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
A multi-denominational Memorial Service for the families of those who have lost their lives in tragic circumstances is to be held at St Mary’s RC Cathedral at 3.00 pm on Sunday 22nd February 2009. It is emphasised that the persons who have lost their lives in...
by webmaster | Jan 26, 2009 | 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 | Jan 26, 2009 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Date of Draw – 5th January 2009 £100 Winning No 206 £75 Winning No 93 £50 Winning No 175 £30 Winning No 148 £25 Winning No 225 Next Meeting and Monthly Draw Monday, 2nd February 2009 New Members Welcome. For Details Tel: 01642...
by webmaster | Jan 17, 2009 | Miscellaneous
A large-scale demonstration in support of the people of Palestine is planned for Saturday, 17 January. The Israeli slaughter of the people of the Gaza strip has appalled a wide range of opinion across Teesside and south Durham. The March will assemble at 11.00 am at...
by webmaster | Jan 15, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Pastoral Centres, St Bede's Pastoral Centre
Justice and Peace Commission meeting, 21st February 2009, 10.30am-1.00pm ‘The Arms Trade: a Continuing Threat to Justice and Peace’, speaker Alun Morinan, at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, 21 Blossom Street, York. Alun Morinan has been active in the...
by webmaster | Jan 15, 2009 | Event Calendar, Parishes
on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Wednesday 11th February 2009 at 7.00 pm Mass will be concelebrated at St Joseph’s Church, Middlesbrough Preacher: Rev J Lumley All are invited to celebrate the Feast – whether you’ve been to Lourdes or not!...
by webmaster | Jan 15, 2009 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations
Fr Dean Brackley, an inspiring speaker, is a New York Jesuit who has worked and taught theology in the Jesuit University in San Salvador since the murder there of six Jesuits and their companions almost 20 years ago, will be visiting our diocese (York) on 13 February....
by webmaster | Jan 14, 2009 | Miscellaneous
Get your skates on (possibly literally)! Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales An initiative of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales Location: Canning Town, London E16 – Starting Salary: £35,929 plus Benefits This appointment is...
by webmaster | Jan 14, 2009 | Miscellaneous
This little girl is at the Phuket Hospital. She does not remember her own name or anything about herself. She has lost her parents. Does anyone recognise her? She was a victim of the tidal wave disaster in Phuket, Thailand and nobody knows who she is so we are hoping...
by webmaster | Jan 14, 2009 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Organisations
On 19th November 2008, the Cleveland Newman Circle welcomed their new Chaplain, Fr Andrew Burns CSsR, who gave an account of his 35 years experience working in South Africa, mainly training young Redemptorist Seminarians. Having been Middlesbrough born and bred, it...
by webmaster | Jan 14, 2009 | Parishes
at St Patrick’s Church, 39 Westbury Street, Thornaby A Lent Mission, 8-15 March 2009 Mission Services Weekdays 10am and 7pm Led by Fr Francis Maple OFM Cap All Welcome
by webmaster | Jan 13, 2009 | Miscellaneous
On a bright day early in November one hundred and forty Ministers of the Word from across our diocese had the pleasure of attending the excellent Inspirational Day with Nigel Bavidge, a married Deacon and well-known writer and speaker from the Leeds Diocese at Askham...
by webmaster | Jan 13, 2009 | Evangelisation, Event Calendar, Parishes, RCIA, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Bishop Terence would like to invite everyone to celebrate the Vigil Mass of Pentecost in Thanksgiving for all who have been received into the Church at Easter and in previous years on Saturday 30th May at 3.00 pm in the Cathedral (this Mass fulfils the Sunday...
by webmaster | Jan 3, 2009 | Obituaries
Brian McGowran, for years a stalwart of the Middlesbrough Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes and a very well-known figure particularly in the northen part of the Middlesbrough Diocese, died suddenly on Saturday 3rd January. Our sincere condolences and sympathies to his...
by webmaster | Dec 28, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters During the Christmas season it is really good to have the crib not only at the front of our minds but displayed prominently in our churches. It gives a warm sense of contentment to gaze into that familiar scene; Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, ox...
by webmaster | Dec 28, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters During the Christmas season it is really good to have the crib not only at the front of our minds but displayed prominently in our churches. It gives a warm sense of contentment to gaze into that familiar scene; Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, ox...
by webmaster | Dec 26, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
December 2008 Middlesbrough Cathedral One of the things I love about Christmas is to be able to settle down to a really enjoyable film. I am a great Indiana Jones’ fan. I know it is old hat, but my favourite is “Raiders of the Lost Ark”. It combines the...
by webmaster | Dec 25, 2008 | Homilies
December 2008 Middlesbrough Cathedral One of the things I love about Christmas is to be able to settle down to a really enjoyable film. I am a great Indiana Jones’ fan. I know it is old hat, but my favourite is “Raiders of the Lost Ark”. It combines the...
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | Miscellaneous
To Peter Warren and Bernard Morgan who were granted the Institution of Lectorate by Bishop Terry Drainey on Sunday 7 December 2008 at St Mary’s Cathedral. Peter and Bernard are currently studying for Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate.
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations
livesimply launches Community Challenges The livesimply Network is launching a set of Community Challenges for the New Year. Designed to be carried out by communities of Catholics, the Challenges are structured activities or programmes which groups can carry out...
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Evangelisation, Event Calendar, Parishes, RCIA, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
The Rite of Election takes place on the First Sunday of Lent, which is 1st March 2009 at 3.00 pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Event Calendar, Schools and Colleges
The Retreat Day, in preparation for the Rite of Election, will be on Saturday 14th February 2009 at All Saints Lower School, Nunnery Lane, York. Would you please invite all who are to be baptised or received into the Catholic Church at Easter to attend, together with...
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | Event Calendar
The Read-a-Book-a-Month bible-reading challenge continues to gather York Christians together. The United Reformed Church (URC) in Priory Street will host the launch event for the books of Leviticus and Numbers. Retired Baptist minister, Tim Evans, whose notes Mary...
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | Miscellaneous, Organisations
“Who is my Neighbour” was the theme as 230 members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society attended a two-day conference at Ushaw College in Durham. The International President General, Jose Ramon Diza-Torremocha, flew in from Madrid to address the delegates on...
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations
On behalf of CAFOD and our overseas partners, may we wish everyone in the Diocese of Middlesbrough a happy and blessed 2009. We also want to say a very big thank you to you for your prayers and generosity throughout 2008, particularly for your response to the crisis...
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Apostleship of the Sea Trustee, David Savage, has raised an amazing £11,455.33 for the Apostleship of the Sea in his adventurous bike ride from the Irish Sea to the North Sea in a day! He exceeded his original goal to raise a whopping £10,000 and is still going. On...
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | Endsleigh Centre, Event Calendar, Organisations, Pastoral Centres
Hull and East Riding Newman Circle Open Meeting A local branch of The Newman Association Promoting open discussion and greater understanding in today’s church. The main focus of the Association’s mission is through a network of local Circles throughout the...
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Date of Draw – 1st December 2008 £100 Winning No 237 £75 Winning No 9 £50 Winning No 14 £30 Winning No 235 £25 Winning No 271 Next Meeting and Monthly Draw: Monday, 5th January 2009
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | Parishes
“On a recent visit to the church, Bishop Terence Drainey noted that our church did not have a proper lamp fitting, although a candle in a red glass has always stood on the Altar of the Blessed Sacrament.” “Apart from the red glass, the rest of the...
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2008 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Apostleship of the Sea Chaplain supports crew after man lost overboard from sea ferry. An incident on 2nd December 2008 highlighted just how dangerous a life at sea can be, and how vital the role of the Apostleship of the Sea, a maritime welfare charity for seafarers,...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
15 December 2008 Teesside University – All Saints Church, Middlesbrough Can I make a terrible heartfelt confession to you all – I do feel awfully ashamed of myself, standing here, festooned in all this fine ecclesiastical regalia. And here you are all gathered in this...
by webmaster | Dec 15, 2008 | Homilies
15 December 2008 Teesside University – All Saints Church, Middlesbrough Can I make a terrible heartfelt confession to you all – I do feel awfully ashamed of myself, standing here, festooned in all this fine ecclesiastical regalia. And here you are all gathered in this...
by webmaster | Dec 13, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Christians in Journalism North-East is a new organisation for those working in the newspaper, broadcasting and media industries, important but challenging fields for Christians to be working in. Christians in Journalism North-East aims to offer Christian fellowship...
by webmaster | Dec 13, 2008 | Schools and Colleges
Congratulations to the children, parents, governors and staff of St Edward’s Primary School in Middlesbrough for their recent Nativity play. The local paper, The Evening Gazette, reported on this and have a splendid series of photos on their web site. Click here...
by webmaster | Dec 13, 2008 | English Martyrs, York, Parishes
Fifty two of the men and women martyred for their Catholic faith between 1537 and 1680 met their deaths in York, the majority of them executed at the Tyburn on York Knavesmire. The last-but-one of them was Nicholas Postgate, the ‘priest of the moors’, in...
by webmaster | Dec 13, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations
“Sometimes it falls on a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom” CAFOD now have in stock (London) supplies of a Hoodie in black, it has an adjustable hood and a kangaroo front pocket – with the Mandela...
by webmaster | Dec 12, 2008 | Miscellaneous
A new instruction about bioethical questions Click here to read the briefing on Dignitas Personae prepared by Professor David Albert Jones of the Centre for Bioethics and Emerging Technologies at St Mary’s University College, Twickenham
