by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
After an outstanding Ofsted, two beautiful grandchildren, a move to the country and retirement beckoning, what more could any Head Teacher want? Certainly not a fire!!! However, this is exactly what happened on Sunday 14th October 2007, when fire severely damaged St...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
“Gratitude for the past – Enthusiasm for the present – Hope for the future” (John Paul II) Chairs of Governors, Diocesan and Local Authority Representatives, Clergy and School Leaders came together on 11th and 12th October to consider the...
by webmaster | Nov 16, 2007 | CAFOD, Organisations, Schools and Colleges
CAFOD Family Fast Day on 5th October was a great success at St David’s RC Technology College. The theme this year was ‘Live Simply and Walk in Solidarity with the Poor’. Our day began with the full school walking One Thousand Miles in an hour around...
by webmaster | Nov 16, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events, Schools and Colleges
I am trying to find any photographs of the former St Richards School or any pupils on Woodlands Road, Middlesbrough in the 1950-1960 period. If you can help please contact me at redshirt1986@aol.com Mike Dalton
by webmaster | Nov 16, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
The Governors of St Gerard’s would like to express our delight at the recent ‘Outstanding’ RE Inspection topping what has been a very rewarding and exciting period for the School. We were already impressed by the OFSTED feedback that had taken place...
by webmaster | Nov 16, 2007 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music, Parishes
During this year’s Advent Vigil, we will once again, gather together and to take time-out of the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle and ‘be still’ as we listen to the word of God and sing some of the beautiful Taizé chants. [gmap map:5] The Advent Vigil at Holy...
by webmaster | Nov 16, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes
Don’t throw away those used stamps after Christmas. Peter Derry has been collecting them to help the Redemptorist Missions for over 20 years. Peter is a parishioner of St Edward’s and St Peter’s in Scarborough. Please send your stamps (and postcards...
by webmaster | Nov 2, 2007 | Diocese, Event Calendar
Dear Sisters and Brothers Firstly, I must once again express deep gratitude to all those of you who have written to me during these past months. The very large volume of letters and cards would make it difficult to reply individually, so please accept this general...
by webmaster | Nov 1, 2007 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Schools and Colleges
Diocese of Middlesbrough Justice and Peace Commission A Half Day exploring, with the students from St Mary’s, issues of Justice and Peace that inspire them Next meeting Saturday November 17th 2007 Venue St Mary’s College, Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough TS4 3JP Time...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events, Diocese
On Friday 14 December at 7.00 pm Bishop John will return to the Diocese for a Mass of Thanksgiving, and in preparation for that celebration the following article is offered as a simple appreciation of Bishop John’s fourteen years as Bishop of the Diocese of...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Diocese
Congratulations to Dr Jim Whiston on receiving the OBE. Although this honour was in recognition of his outstanding service to science, it would be remiss of us, were we to let this moment pass without expressing our appreciation for the numerous contributions Jim...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Miscellaneous, Parishes
St Hilda’s Parish in Whitby is currently sponsoring one of our students for the priesthood and has also been able to make a donation to the House of Formation recently established in Middlesbrough. Fr Neil McNicholas, parish priest at St Hilda’s, explained that St...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Endsleigh Centre, Miscellaneous, Pastoral Centres
Assistant Centre Manager – c £19k Sister Catherine Ryan requires an Assistant Manager to support her in the development and running of this retreat and business centre. The Endsleigh Centre 481 Beverley Road, HULL HU6 7LJ Conference and Retreat Centre The ideal...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
On Tuesday 2nd October Rev Len Collings, Principal Chaplain at St Mary’s College, Middlesbrough and two of the College’s students, Sarah Walkington and Francis Rowney, took part in the Holocaust Educational Trust to Auschwitz. Here Rev Len shares his...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Liturgy and Music, Parishes
Who would think there is so much of interest and surprise in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. We had a whole day’s entertainment and illumination out of it at St. Francis, Middlesbrough. Thanks to our guest Philip Jakob, full-time music adviser in...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events
Fr Patrick Cope celebrated his Silver Jubilee as a priest in rather unusual circumstances – a prison chapel. As he works full-time in the prison service, it seemed fitting that this is where his Mass of Thanksgiving should take place. With the permission of the...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events
Catholics Against Unemployment and Social Evils 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. If you can spare just a little by way of donations or time to help, it...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Event Calendar, Parishes
Msza Swieta bedzie od prawiona W tym Kosciele po polsku 24go Listopada O godz 7.30 Witamy Our Lady and St Peter, Bridlington There will be a Mass in Polish at Our Lady and St Peter, 32 Victoria Road, Bridlington, followed by a social in the hall, at 7.30 pm on...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Miscellaneous
Eleven priests played for this trophy at Filey Golf Club on Monday 17th September. The event was organised by Fr Sean O’Donnell and sponsored by Hayes and Finch. The winner was Canon Michael Ryan (for the second year running!). In the evening, the priests were...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Parishes
Canon Twomey and St Aelred’s Parish SVP organised a Healing Service which was held on Sunday 9th September at 2.30 pm. About 45 people attended, some from neighbouring parishes. The theme was ‘Come to Me all you that are burdened’ and covered healing...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Parishes, Sacred Heart, Middlesbrough
The children of Sacred Heart Primary School, Middlesbrough joined the 10 o’clock Mass on Sunday 7th October to celebrate the Harvest. The school choir lead the hymns with children reading and leading the bidding prayers. At the offering they brought forward...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Parishes
for the Dedication of Our Lady and St Chad, Kirkbymoorside Our Lady and St Chad’s have celebrated the dedication of the Church recently together with the re-commissioning of the Bell installed in 2001 with a solemn High Mass. It was concelebrated by Fr Edmund...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Miscellaneous
From 14th October 2007, Rev Ray Hall will be serving the Thornaby parishes of St Patrick’s and Christ the King. Ray is also acting as the diocesan liaison with Cleveland Police. Rev Pat Thomas has been appointed Chaplain for St Luke’s Hospital,...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Miscellaneous
During the past 14 years I have visited Dorset, where my daughter lives in Charmouth, two or three times each year, and have passed through Chideock, a village on the A35, between Charmouth and Bridport on many occasions. As far as I was concerned, although Chideock...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Miscellaneous
Due to the shortage of space in the Curial Office, we need to empty a room of a variety of books – mainly spiritual/theological. Some of you may wish to start up a small library for parish use. Please note that those wishing to avail themselves of this opportunity...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Parishes
On Sunday 9th September, the twinned parishes of St Margaret Clitherow and St Paulinus, York held a barbecue. The picture shows a section of the 100 strong crowd, who enjoyed a happy few hours in the Church Garden.
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Parishes
Within the Deanery of St Bede, the Diocesan Pastoral Plan has been taken seriously and members have responded by forming a Deanery Support Group. The first meeting was held on 8th June 2006. The group has two aims, which are: to discuss the Pastoral Plan, and to...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Diocese
Gift Aid If you are one of the unfortunate individuals required to do so, bear in mind that the deadline for preparing and filing your self assessment tax return (2006/07) draws closer. When do I need to file my tax return? The due date for filing the return,...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations
A talk by Mr. Terry Doyle, a holistic therapist Where? In the meeting room of St Bernadette’s Nunthorpe Middlesbrough When? Wednesday 21st November 2007, 7.30pm Tea/Coffee for all, 7.45pm Talk Do join us! You are most welcome! Do join...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Organisations
We are pleased to announce the election of Dr Christine Newman as National President of the Newman Association. Christine has been a member of the Cleveland Newman Circle since 2000, serving as Circle Secretary from 2002-6. She was first elected to the National...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Organisations
Once again the Cleveland Newman Circle’s year got off to a rousing start with Dr Paul Murray, a Systematic Theologian from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University, who began by questioning the ways in which we are called to be Catholic, both...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Organisations
Members of the Secular Franciscan Order of the York Fraternity of St Colette were the first to try the proposed walk round the Franciscan Friary remains in Richmond, North Yorkshire, as a preliminary to celebrating, in 2008, the 750th Anniversary of the Founding of...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
Staff and pupils at St Augustine’s School are celebrating after achieving an outstanding OFSTED report. The School has been given a grade one ‘outstanding’ result following its June inspection. The inspectors said the Roman Catholic School, in...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
(Photo of our new Reception starters taken in our wildlife garden)
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
St Mary and St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Pocklington, East Yorks, was badly hit when the town’s beck overflowed on Monday 25th June. The water quickly rose to over four inches deep throughout the building and the pupils had to be evacuated. It was one...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
(photo of Pre-Prep Harvest Festival held on 20th September)
by webmaster | Oct 8, 2007 | Miscellaneous
Preparations for the next Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes are well under way. The dates for the 2008 pilgrimage are 23rd – 30th May. This will be a special year as it is the 150th Anniversary since Our Lady first appeared to Bernadette. To be cared for by the medical...
by webmaster | Oct 5, 2007 | Event Calendar, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
A Christian Aid service at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday 30th November, 6.15-8pm. The service will be focusing upon Advent and providing an opportunity to reflect upon the impact of HIV and AIDS on the people in the poorest countries of the world. John Bell, of the...
by webmaster | Oct 5, 2007 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Parishes
At the Holy Name of Mary Church, Wednesday 10th October, 7-8pm. You are invited to spend some time in quiet reflection on what it means to live simply.
by webmaster | Oct 5, 2007 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music, Parishes
With Paul Inwood, noted composer and Director of Music for Portsmouth Diocese at St Joseph’s, Scarborough, Saturday 20th October, 11am-4pm. Bring a packed lunch.
by webmaster | Oct 5, 2007 | Event Calendar, Parishes
St Joseph’s Church, Middlebrough, 8th and 9th October, 6-9pm. Led by Fr Augustine Mundakatt VC of Kerala, India with Bro. Joe Fernandex of Singapore. Details from Fr Pat Keogh on 01642 818203.
by webmaster | Oct 5, 2007 | English Martyrs, York, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes
Diocesan Women’s Commission Saturday 13th October, 11am-1pm, English Martyrs Church, York. Speaker: Anne Dannerolle a founder member of Lighthouse (an organisation which has helped 40 women to leave prostitution). Anne is also Chair of Trustees for the National...
by webmaster | Sep 27, 2007 | Obituaries
11th September 2007 ‘On your walls Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never fall silent, day or night’ Isaiah 62:6 When I was telephoned within a few hours of his death that Bishop Augustine had gone from this world, to a life we pray which has...
by webmaster | Sep 27, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
The majority of our Catholic schools in Hull and the East Riding were closed for several days due to the flooding in June causing site drainage difficulties or actual damage. Two primary schools, St Thomas More in Hull and St Mary and St Joseph in Pocklington were...
by webmaster | Sep 26, 2007 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music, Parishes
There’s a music workshop led by Philip Jakob, Music Director of Hallam Diocese, at St Francis Church, Acklam, Middlesbrough on Saturday 29th September, 10am-4pm. Bring a packed lunch. It’s free and a good time should be had by all.
by webmaster | Sep 25, 2007 | Diocese, Obituaries, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Homily preached by The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Birmingham at the Funeral Mass for Bishop Augustine Harris, Wednesday 12th September 2007 in St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough Recently, as many of you will know, the broadcaster and journalist...
by webmaster | Sep 25, 2007 | Diocese, Obituaries, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
On the evening of 10th September, Bishop Tom Williams, Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool, celebrated Mass for the residents and community at Ince Blundell where Bishop Harris had resided for the past few years. On 11th September, his body was received into Liverpool...
by webmaster | Sep 25, 2007 | Diocese, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous
in aid of the Lourdes Sick Fund At the Marton Hotel and Country Club on Friday 19th October Dancing to the Ray John’s Band, 8pm – midnight. Tickets from the parishes. Price £4
by webmaster | Sep 25, 2007 | Miscellaneous, Schools and Colleges
from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales 2nd September 2007 We, the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, want at the start of this new school year to re-affirm our vision of Catholic education and our commitment to providing Catholic schools....
by webmaster | Sep 25, 2007 | Miscellaneous
The annual reunion Mass and lunch for our retired priests was held in York on 14th September. Mgr Dasey was the principal concelebrant, and Mgr Hogan, a member of the Retired Priests’ Welfare Committee, preached the homily. We remembered especially those who had...
