by webmaster | Jun 8, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
Zoe’s Place is appealing for collectors to help with a collection in Redcar Town Centre on Saturday 12th July. If you can spare a little time to help please call Zoe’s Place on 01642 457985. Every £10 is one hour’s care!
by webmaster | Jun 7, 2008 | Homilies
Middlesbrough Cathedral, 7 June 2008 Here is a list of generous men whose good works have not been forgotten. In their descendants there remains a rich inheritance born of them. Their descendants stand by the covenants and thanks to them, so do their children’s...
by webmaster | Jun 7, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
Middlesbrough Cathedral, 7 June 2008 Here is a list of generous men whose good works have not been forgotten. In their descendants there remains a rich inheritance born of them. Their descendants stand by the covenants and thanks to them, so do their children’s...
by webmaster | Jun 6, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Cleveland Newman Circle, Parishes, Sacraments
The photograph below shows members of St Mary and St Joseph’s Parish, Hedon who were confirmed by Bishop Terry Drainey.
by webmaster | Jun 3, 2008 | Homilies
Valladolid, 3 June 2008 All is grace, all is gift, the most precious things we possess in our lives, generally speaking, are things which we were given in the first place – our very life and being, our most important and sustaining relationships, all that gives...
by webmaster | Jun 3, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
Valladolid, 3 June 2008 All is grace, all is gift, the most precious things we possess in our lives, generally speaking, are things which we were given in the first place – our very life and being, our most important and sustaining relationships, all that gives...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2008 | Parishes
Photographs of our May Procession which I believe may be the last existing one in the East Riding (I hope some of your readers tell me different!). The procession takes place around the church and school grounds each year. Eric Brady
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Organisations
The Inauguration of a new Catenian Circle took place at Scotch Corner Hotel on the 31st May. Hambleton Circle was inaugurated as the first new circle in the second century of the Catenian Association. This worldwide movement began 100 years ago in Manchester and...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
Place Your Bids for a Unique Auction Brazil shirts signed by Pele and Juninho, one of Stewart Downing’s England shirts, a pair of Afonso Alves’ match-worn boots and the chance to join Alastair Brownlee when he makes his commentary comeback are just some of the superb...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2008 | Event Calendar, Parishes
As part of the celebrations to mark 150 years of St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Scarborough, the four Catholic churches within the Scarborough area are uniting together in a special Parish Mission over a two week period from 7th to 22nd June 2008. St...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
A crowd of over 800, including at least one Iraqi victim of kidnap and torture, turned out on a decidedly cool evening to cheer on the players at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough as they took to the field for a very special football match in aid of the Baghdad...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Event Calendar, Parishes, Pilgrimage
Concelebrated Mass in honour of English and Welsh Martyrs and Blessed Nicholas Postgate Sunday 6th July 2008 at Ugthorpe [gmap map:9] Main Celebrant: Rt Rev Mgr Gerard Dasey Preacher: Fr Stephen Maughan Hymns: 2.30pm Mass: 3.00pm Bring a Picnic Refreshments...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Justice and Peace
BBC newsman speaks on behalf of Fairtrade During an obviously busy speaking schedule George Alagiah OBE, BBC newsman, Fairtrade Foundation patron and well-known Catholic found himself at the pristine Ahmadiyya Mosque in Hartlepool on a beautiful afternoon in early May...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Apostleship of the Sea, Bishop Terry, Event Calendar, Organisations
Apostleship of the Sea “Stella Maris” Fifth Annual Day of Prayer & Pilgrimage to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne led by The Rt Rev Terry Drainey, Bishop of Middlesbrough Saturday 28th June 2008 Come and pray for seafarers and meet Port Chaplains, Ship Visitors,...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Liturgy and Music
One of the targets of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan was to encourage the singing of the Mass, especially on Sundays. However, a question which is often asked is what do we mean exactly when we talk about a ‘sung Mass’? This is a question I’ve been asked...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Bishop Terry, CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York
Come and visit this excellent exhibition, on the York section of its countrywide tour, highlighting the plight of people living in communities affected by gold mining in Honduras, Democratic Republic of Congo and the Philippines. Bishop Drainey has kindly agreed to...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations
Saturday 14th June. This year we have a Pilgrimage Walk around the island with stops for prayer and reflection. Mass will be celebrated at 3.00 pm. For further details, please contact the CAFOD Middlesbrough Diocese Office on (01904) 671767. Please note: last safe...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations
CAFOD in Central America By the time you read this, I will be in Honduras on the first part of an International Programme Visit which will also include visiting CAFOD’s Central America office and partners in Nicaragua. I feel very privileged that CAFOD has given...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Bishop Terry
Bishop Terence met socially with staff from Ushaw College on Tuesday 6th May at Bishops House.
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Bishop Terry
Bishop Terence met socially with students from Ushaw College on Thursday 1st May at Bishops House.
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Four months of celebrations to mark Ushaw College’s 200th anniversary are under way with the opening of an exhibition that runs until July. The exhibition, which is FREE, focuses the college’s origins, history, people and artefacts. It will be open to the...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Miscellaneous
The first of a series of six concerts to celebrate Ushaw College’s 200th anniversary went off to a great response. The Grand Opening Gala Concert took place on Saturday 26th April in Ushaw College’s St Cuthbert’s Chapel, and featured Ushaw Singers,...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Original sketches of Ushaw College by the architect who helped design the Houses of Parliament have been reproduced for the exhibition to commemorate the college’s 200th anniversary. The sketches were drawn by English architect and designer Augustus Welby Northmore...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
St Mary’s Cathedral 10th Anniversary of the Children’s Liturgy Group In 1997, three mothers decided the Cathedral should have a Children’s Liturgy Group and with the support of the late Fr Gerard Smyth, our group started in the church hall. A few...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Congratulations to Anne McClaren who was recently appointed AOS Lay Chaplain in Hull. Anne can be contacted on her mobile phone; her number is 07906 661633
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Captain Paul Quinn has assumed the role of National Director for the Apostleship of the Sea in Great Britain; he commenced in the role on 17th April, succeeding Commodore Chris York who has retired after seven years overseeing the growth and development of this...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Organisations
David Taylor was installed as the Grand President of the Catenian Association at the Grand Council Meeting in Manchester on Thursday 15th May. 2008 is the Centenary for the Catenians, having been formed in Manchester in 1908. David is the 79th Grand President and will...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Organisations
Worldwide Catholic Organisation moves into its second century by forming a new circle in North Yorkshire The Catenian Association is an international brotherhood of Catholic men who believe in strengthening family life through friendship and faith. The Catenians were...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
but live in the marketplace You are invited to join The Cleveland Newman Circle for a Spiritual Reflection led by Mr Terry Doyle – Holistic Therapist at St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, on Wednesday 18th June, 2008, from 7.30pm.
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Justice and Peace
Kath Sainsbury, Practice Manager for Justice First writes, ‘Thanks to all those involved in the African Ceilidh on Friday 25th April at St Thomas More, Beechwood in aid of Justice First, a charity which works alongside people who have been refused asylum. Like...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace
The Law Department, Teesside University, Saturday June 7th 10.30 – 12.30. Evidence of the plundering of the Congo and its human consequences, i.e. asylum seekers, will be shown. Alan Brice from the Medical Foundation will speak of the psychological effect of...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace
June 26th Archbishop Romero of El Salvador once said, “Whoever tortures a human being, whoever abuses a human being, whoever outrages a human being abuses God’s image, and the church takes as its own that cross, that martyrdom.” He was assassinated...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Religious Communities
Presented by the Catholic Record Society, the Postgate Society and the English Catholic History Association Your opportunity to discover more of the story of the Catholic Church in our region. Saturday 7th June 2008 The Bar Convent, Blossom Street, York, 10.00 a.m....
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Homilies
SS Joseph & Francis Xavier, Richmond – 31 May 2008 We gather today in order to ask God’s blessing on the setting up of a new Catenian Circle in Hambleton. It is also the feast of the Visitation of Our Blessed Lady. It is because of her faith that we, with all...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
SS Joseph & Francis Xavier, Richmond – 31 May 2008 We gather today in order to ask God’s blessing on the setting up of a new Catenian Circle in Hambleton. It is also the feast of the Visitation of Our Blessed Lady. It is because of her faith that we, with all...
by webmaster | May 29, 2008 | Homilies
29 May 2008 We come together for our final Pilgrimage Mass and we gather in a spirit of thanksgiving to Almighty God for all the great and wonderful things he has done for us on this Pilgrimage. We take a moment to count our blessings. For the times we have not...
by webmaster | May 29, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
29 May 2008 We come together for our final Pilgrimage Mass and we gather in a spirit of thanksgiving to Almighty God for all the great and wonderful things he has done for us on this Pilgrimage. We take a moment to count our blessings. For the times we have not...
by webmaster | May 28, 2008 | Homilies
28 May 2008 It is very hard for us to believe that we mean so much to the Lord, so much that he died for each one of us. But there is something even more difficult to believe, that every human being is equally dear to him. As we begin this Mass, we pray that our eyes...
by webmaster | May 28, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
28 May 2008 It is very hard for us to believe that we mean so much to the Lord, so much that he died for each one of us. But there is something even more difficult to believe, that every human being is equally dear to him. As we begin this Mass, we pray that our eyes...
by webmaster | May 27, 2008 | Homilies
27 May 2008 I can remember as a child walking past a toy shop near our house and seeing a chemistry set. It intrigued me, fascinated me – all the different chemicals with strange sounding names and the mysterious glass bottles and instruments. I wanted that...
by webmaster | May 27, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
27 May 2008 I can remember as a child walking past a toy shop near our house and seeing a chemistry set. It intrigued me, fascinated me – all the different chemicals with strange sounding names and the mysterious glass bottles and instruments. I wanted that...
by webmaster | May 25, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
Feast of Corpus Christi – 25 May 2008 Today we celebrate the great feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to the date, 25th May, it also happens to be the feast of Bede the Venerable who was born, lived out his life and died...
by webmaster | May 25, 2008 | Homilies
Feast of Corpus Christi – 25 May 2008 Today we celebrate the great feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to the date, 25th May, it also happens to be the feast of Bede the Venerable who was born, lived out his life and died...
by webmaster | May 15, 2008 | Bishop Terry
The 23rd April 2008 started damp and miserable and all our committee’s eyes were on the clouds. Should we or shouldn’t we put up our gazebo in the cemetery to shield our guests from the rain, because today was the day our new Bishop, Bishop Terry, would...
by webmaster | May 10, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
Pentecost 2008, 10 May 2008 In the Scriptures the Spirit is symbolised as the “breath of God” which transmits the life of God in the creation of Adam: Yahweh God fashioned man of dust from the soil. Then he breathed into his nostrils a breath of life, and thus man...
by webmaster | May 10, 2008 | Homilies
Pentecost 2008, 10 May 2008 In the Scriptures the Spirit is symbolised as the “breath of God” which transmits the life of God in the creation of Adam: Yahweh God fashioned man of dust from the soil. Then he breathed into his nostrils a breath of life, and thus man...
by webmaster | Apr 25, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
the following who were lucky enough to secure their places for the 40@40 charity football match at the Riverside. Team One Goalkeeper – David McDonald (£600) Right-back – Mark Page (£350) Centre-back – Joe Whyte (£330) Centre-back – John Waites (£350) Left-back – Glen...
by webmaster | Apr 24, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
The auction for places to play in the charity match at the Riverside Stadium, home of Middlesbrough Football Club, closes at noon tomorrow. The latest bids are as follows; Team One Goalkeeper – David McDonald (£400) Right-back – Mark Page (£250) Centre-back – Joe...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has given planning permission for the Diocese to build a new church next to St Paulinus School to serve the people of Guisborough. The new church and community centre will replace the current building in Park Lane, which was opened...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Religious Communities
The FCJ Sisters would like to thank Bishop Terence Patrick, the priests and the many friends who braved the cold and sleet on Saturday 5th April to join with them in thanking God for the life and work of their Foundress, Marie Madeleine d’Houet. Middlesbrough is...
