by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations
CAFOD and Christian Aid Humber Bridge Sponsored Cross, Saturday 10th May, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Come and have a great day out and raise some money for CAFOD. Register for the event and obtain your sponsor form by contacting the CAFOD Office.
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations
Livesimply On Saturday 15th March, almost 40 people (young and not so young) from throughout our Diocese made the journey to Manchester for the Live It! event, celebrating all the work that has been done in trying to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Homilies
As Christians we should know that justice is the bare minimum we owe to one another. It arises out of our natural interdependence. Justice cannot be avoided; it is the foundation of so much else, not least of all peace. Without justice there can be no peace and...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Miscellaneous
A beautiful evening prayer video featuring the late Fr Tony Storey has been posted to YouTube. Sincere thanks to whoever has posted this. Click here to see the video and hear Fr Tony. Father Tony returned to the Lord on 1st May 2007. May he rest in...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
On the 7th April this year we received the following three messages, following the safe arrival of the fifth consignment: “Dear John and Friends, Thank you for the shipment. We appreciate your cooperation and help. God bless you all. If you do not mind, could you send...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Diocese
On or After 6th April 2008 Question: When does £10.00 = £12.82? Answer: When you Gift Aid your payment to your parish on or after 6th April 2008. How? As a Gift Aid donor you are treated as making a payment net of basic rate tax. Also, subject to Royal Assent, HM...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Apostleship of the Sea is calling for people to sign up for its Sea to Sea challenge to have a chance to walk in the footsteps of the apostles. Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) is offering a truly unique experience for those who love to travel. A chance to visit the Holy...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Event Calendar, Religious Communities
The Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus would like to invite young women interested in religious life to Stella Maris, Broadstairs, Kent on 23rd – 25th May 2008. Jesus invites us to share his mission … committed to him, walking faithfully with him making his...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Organisations
Rev Len Collings is a married, Permanent Deacon of the Middlesbrough Diocese and on Wednesday 12th March 2008, he carefully outlined to the Cleveland Newman Circle the history, role and future potential of the Permanent Diaconate in the life of the Church. He...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Parishes
St Charles Pilgrimage 2008 During the first week of April this year a group of 43 pilgrims from St Charles Borromeo, Hull, and surrounding parishes joined together with Canon Michael Loughlin and Fr Stephen Maughan for a memorable journey to Italy, organised by...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Schools and Colleges
Congratulations to all at St Joseph’s School, Pickering on their recent school inspection. The inspection into the religious education, collective worship and Catholic life of the school found that it is, “a good Catholic school” in which...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | English Martyrs, York, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes
A ‘Day of Reflection’ led by Caroline Dollard will be held in English Martyrs’ Parish Hall, Dalton Terrace, York on Wednesday 7th May from 11.00 am to 3.15 pm. Registration is from 10.30 am, when tea and coffee will be available. Please bring a...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
The bids at 9am on Tuesday April 22nd are as follows; Team One Goalkeeper – David McDonald (£400) Right-back – Mark Page (£250) Centre-back – Michael Hawkins (£210) Centre-back – Lee Hall (£250) Left-back – Glen Armitstead (£300) Left-midfield – First half – Fr...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
A bidding war to live the dream as a Boro star is set to reach its climax this Friday as supporters try to clinch their place in a charity football match at the Riverside Stadium. Former Boro stars Mark Proctor – the current boss of Scottish Division One side...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Organisations
The Catenians are one of many Catholic organisations formed in England at the beginning of the twentieth century and are still growing and thriving today. Formed in Manchester in 1908, the Catenians are this year celebrating 100 years of friendship through shared...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Parishes
A recent charity night at St Patrick’s Club in Thornaby raised £1120 for the Charlotte Wren Foundation. The night’s entertainment was provided by Marty Q and included a head shave by Davy Gales with people donating to cut off some of his famous locks....
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Miscellaneous
The midweek launch of the 750th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Franciscan Friary in Richmond, North Yorkshire took place in March, with an informal ecumenical service in the ruined chancel of the Friary Church and was attended by over 40 people. The celebration...
by webmaster | Apr 21, 2008 | Event Calendar, Miscellaneous
The annual York Catholic History Day will take place at the Bar Convent on Saturday 7th June 2008. The History days, which are co-sponsored by the Catholic Record Society, The English Catholic History Association and the Postgate Society, offer a varied programme of...
by webmaster | Apr 21, 2008 | Miscellaneous
The James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough Special Ministers of the Eucharist at the hospital take Holy Communion to Roman Catholic patients in the hospital on a rota basis, one a month on a weekend. The Ministers visit the same three or four wards each month....
by webmaster | Apr 21, 2008 | Parishes
Fr Nunan gave out 18 eggs after Mass on Easter Sunday to children from St William’s who entered the Easter drawing competition for the newsletter. The parishioners were also very pleased to see Canon Louis Collingwood at Mass, as Pat Connelly had brought him up...
by webmaster | Apr 21, 2008 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
The Legion of Mary invite you to an Outdoor Corpus Christi Procession in honour of Our Blessed Lady, conducted by Canon Eddie Gubbins at St Andrew’s Church, Teesville on Sunday 8th June commencing at 3.00 pm. Devotions will conclude with Benediction of the...
by webmaster | Apr 21, 2008 | Event Calendar, Parishes
In honour of Our Blessed Lady at St Vincent’s Church, Queens Road, Hull on Sunday 18th May at 2.30 pm The May Queen will crown the statue of Our Blessed Lady during the procession which will end with Benediction Please come along to honour our Blessed Mother...
by webmaster | Apr 21, 2008 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
The Legion of Mary invite you to an Outdoor Rosary Procession in honour of Our Blessed Lady, conducted by Canon Eddie Gubbins at St Andrew’s Church, Teesville on Sunday 4th May commencing at 3.00 pm. Devotions will also include Crowning of Our Lady and...
by webmaster | Apr 21, 2008 | Organisations, Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York
Mrs Denise White, a parishioner of St Wilfrid’s, York is pictured after the Women’s World Day of Prayer service on 7th March at the Central Methodist Church, with York’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Irene Waudby (right) and Sheriff’s Lady, Mrs Karen...
by webmaster | Apr 21, 2008 | Event Calendar, Schools and Colleges
The Catholic Primary Schools Cup Annual Football Tournament The twelfth annual Catholic Primary Schools Cup Football Tournament is to be held on Saturday 10th May 2008 at the splendid joint site of Sacred Heart Comprehensive and St Benedict’s Primary Schools,...
by webmaster | Apr 21, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Second April 2005, eve of the Feast of Divine Mercy, saw crowds gathering in St Peter’s Square until the early hours of the morning, upon hearing of Pope John Paul II’s death. Second April 2008 also saw crowds gathered in the same square, not only to pray...
by webmaster | Apr 21, 2008 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Date of Draw – 7th April 2008 £100 Winning No 135 £75 Winning No 323 £50 Winning No 29 £30 Winning No 76 £25 Winning No 96 Next Meeting and Monthly Draw Monday, 12th May 2008 NEW MEMBERS WELCOME ASK FOR DETAILS Tel: 01642...
by webmaster | Apr 21, 2008 | Event Calendar, Miscellaneous
Berwick-upon-Tweed An Individually Guided Retreat is being offered in the house of the Mercy Sisters at Berwick-upon-Tweed from 19th to 28th September 2008. The director of the retreat will be Hilary Alflatt, a member of the congregation of Sacred Heart Church,...
by webmaster | Apr 18, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
Hi to you all, Yet another update for all those who have bid for a place, bought a ball boy/girl slot, or expressed any kind of interest in our GAME FOR BAGHDAD supporting the Children’s Cancer Hospital in Baghdad. LATEST NEWS A vacancy Left Back for Team Two is...
by webmaster | Apr 15, 2008 | Miscellaneous
York, Tyburn Sunday 27th April A pilgrimage to York Tyburn in the footsteps of the martyrs with Our Lady, to commemorate 40 years since the implementation of the abortion act, and the beautiful teaching of “Humanae Vitae” which was a teaching on the dignity of...
by webmaster | Apr 13, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
13 April 2008 Fourth Sunday of Easter Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is time for us to turn our minds to the topic of “Vocations”. This year the Holy Father has chosen as his theme for Good Shepherd Sunday: Vocations at the service of the Church on mission. Each one of...
by webmaster | Apr 13, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
13 April 2008 Fourth Sunday of Easter Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is time for us to turn our minds to the topic of “Vocations”. This year the Holy Father has chosen as his theme for Good Shepherd Sunday: Vocations at the service of the Church on mission. Each one of...
by webmaster | Apr 12, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
Hi to you all, Please find below all of the rules for the ‘run in’ as bidders. Thanks to you all for your interest – you’ll also find quite a bit more info about how the matchday itself will go… but we are still working hard on making it...
by webmaster | Apr 12, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
Hi all, please forgive the ’round robin’ this is just to let you all know that sponsor forms are all high tech now – you can sponsor me on line if you wish – please don’t feel you have to…. Just have a look at...
by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Homilies
Mass to Celebrate the Life, Work and Legacy of Venerable le Marie Madeleine d’Houet St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough – 5 April 2008 Welcome one and all for our celebration today. We come together to bless the God of all things who is the doer of great deeds...
by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
The awful truth seems to be dawning on Fr Paul Farrer, parish priest of the Holy Name and St Thomas More in Middlesbrough, as he contemplates leaping from the Transport Bridge in June. Fr Paul will be 40 later this year and is planning, along with some friends, to...
by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Miscellaneous
As part of his “whistle-stop” tour of the diocese Bishop Terry recently visited Prison Chaplain, Fr Patrick Cope and spent the best part of the day with him at Deerbolt Young Offenders Institution. During the day he met with members of the Senior...
by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Fr Patrick Cope appointed as Prison Service Area Chaplain for the North East Fr Patrick is due to take up a new role from 1st May after his appointment within the Prison Service as Area Chaplain for the North East. In this new role he works with the Prison Service...
by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Event Calendar, Organisations
A Press Release from Council 95 (York) 0f the Knights of St Columba. Plaque on Ouse Bridge, York to St Margaret Clitherow arranged by Knights of St Columba. Bishop Terence Drainey of Middlesbrough is to unveil a plaque to St Margaret Clitherow at the Micklegate end of...
by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Miscellaneous
This superb publication celebrates some of the successes and aspirations of the founders of Ushaw College. The text is principally the contributions of three Ushaw academics. Rev Dr D Milburn, M Sharratt and P Phillips. Together they chart the passage from Douai,...
by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Miscellaneous
2008 Residential Summer School The 2008 ‘Living Theology’ Residential Summer School will take place at Ushaw College, Durham from Sunday, 27 July to Friday, 1 August. Full details including lecture titles, names of lecturers, cost, and a downloadable...
by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Justice and Peace
We were very happy to welcome Bishop Terry at our Core Group meeting at the end of February. This gave us an opportunity to tell him about the aims and work of the Commission and to ask him to send a message to our readers which you will see below. We look forward to...
by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Ushaw College has produced a Bi-Centenary Book. A celebration of the contribution to Roman Catholic life in the North of England and beyond. Ushaw College is a scion of Douai, which trained priests for the English Church. Ushaw continues to train men for priestly...
by webmaster | Apr 5, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
Mass to Celebrate the Life, Work and Legacy of Venerable le Marie Madeleine d’Houet St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough – 5 April 2008 Welcome one and all for our celebration today. We come together to bless the God of all things who is the doer of great deeds...
by webmaster | Mar 27, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
Tickets will be on sale soon for the family night for Lourdes at The Marton Hotel Country Club on Friday 25th July. Families are especially welcome at this summer bash. The early part of the night will be a family friendly Celidh and we will end the night with a...
by webmaster | Mar 27, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
People can bid for a place in the football match at the Riverside – you must be over 18 at the time of the game and bids need to start at about £170 The current bids (at 12:50 on Thursday 27th March 2008) are as follows; Team One Goalkeeper – David...
by webmaster | Mar 27, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
Bookings are now being taken for the Black Tie Casino Night at Judges on Friday 7th November A chance to dress up and enjoy a night at the tables – with funny money, of course! And if you loose your shirt you can always dance the night away in the company of our...
by webmaster | Mar 27, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
The Legends Gala Dinner scheduled for Friday June 13th at the Riverside Stadium has now sold out. Thanks to all who are supporting this event in any way.
by webmaster | Mar 26, 2008 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace
George Alagiah, the well-known BBC News presenter, will speak on the subject of Fairtrade on Friday May 9th, 1.45 to 3.00pm at Hartlepool Mosque, Turnbull Street, Hartlepool. Mr Alagiah is patron of the Fairtrade Foundation. Note that all faiths, ages, and both...
by webmaster | Mar 23, 2008 | Schools and Colleges
I have just returned with a group of 12 Religious Studies students from St Mary’s College, Middlesbrough, from an inspirational pilgrimage to the eternal city of Rome. Led by Fr Gerard Robinson, the students were treated to four days of intense spiritual,...
