by Michael McG | Jul 3, 2023 | CAFOD, Evangelisation, Organisations, Talks, Retreats and Lectures
CAFOD invites you to join an online talk, “Mission Unleashed: Embracing the Social Dimension of Evangelisation”.Cardinal Luis Tagle will speak on the Church’s mission and the fundamental links between evangelisation (sharing Christ and his Good News) and social...
by Michael McG | Jul 3, 2023 | Catholic History, Miscellaneous
Nominations are open for the National Church Awards, with churches across the UK now able to enter in categories for architecture, volunteering, tourism and more.Organisers say that with the future of many churches uncertain and under threat, there has never been a...
by Michael McG | Jun 22, 2023 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
“The seafarers had several shopping trolleys filled with fresh fruit and vegetables, bottled water, rice pasta, and other items, when the supermarket manager appeared and said they were not allowed to buy in bulk at this particular branch,” said Rev Doug Duncan,...
Women invited for reflective fellowship morning
by Michael McG | Jun 16, 2023 | National Board of Catholic Women, Organisations, Pastoral Centres, St Bede's Pastoral Centre
Women from the diocese are warmly invited to “Nurturing our spiritual life”, a reflective annual morning of fellowship hosted by St Bede’s Pastoral Centre in Blossom Street, York.Our morning together will introduce a way of praying, exploring how we can pray with...
by Michael McG | Jun 9, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, Evangelisation, Talks, Retreats and Lectures
Bishop David Oakley will be the keynote speaker at a free online mini-retreat to show how forgiveness is a powerful element in helping us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.The meeting is hosted by ADoRE, one of the longest-running charismatic days of renewal in...
by Michael McG | Jun 6, 2023 | Catholic Voice, Diocese
Looking back on last month, the main highlight for most people surely was the King and Queen’s Coronation. Even if you are a staunch republican, you couldn’t have missed it! Certainly “Coronation” and “Monarchy” and the rituals surrounding the ceremony have formed a...
by Michael McG | Jun 6, 2023 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
The new Pope Video contains a powerful call for the abolition of torture.The Holy Father condemns not only the most violent forms of torture but also those that are “more sophisticated, such as degrading someone, dulling the senses, or mass detentions in inhumane...
by Michael McG | May 24, 2023 | Adult Formation, Evangelisation
The Certificate in Pastoral Ministry is a customised, online professional development programme offered by Loyola University, Chicago in partnership with the Archdiocese of Liverpool and dioceses in northern England.The next programme begins in September 2023 and runs...
by Michael McG | May 24, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, Evangelisation, Talks, Retreats and Lectures
The Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission is delighted to welcome Christine Allen as this year’s speaker for the Anthony Storey Memorial Lecture, “Signs of Hope in a Troubled World”.Christine has been the director of CAFOD since the spring of 2019. She held leadership...
by Michael McG | May 10, 2023 | Parishes, York
The Centenary Pilgrim Virgin Statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and relics of Ss Jacinta and Francisco of Fatima are coming to St Aelred’s Church, York, this summer.There will be a full programme of prayer and devotions during this time of special blessing....
by Michael McG | May 10, 2023 | Bishop Terry, Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), Organisations
Caritas Social Action Network says it is profoundly concerned about the government’s Illegal Migration Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons in March.A letter signed by CSAN chair Bishop Terry says that if passed, the bill will not only deny those people...
by Michael McG | May 10, 2023 | Mary's Meals, Organisations
International school feeding charity Mary’s Meals is calling on people in our diocese to pray for its work this May.Mary’s Meals feeds more than 2.4m desperately hungry children with a daily school meal in 18 of the world’s poorest countries, including Haiti, Malawi...
by Michael McG | May 10, 2023 | Adult Formation, Evangelisation
“Sustainability” seems to be a buzzword in much use – sustainable economy, sustainable forests, sustainable energy, writes adult formation coordinator DEACON DAVID CROSS…But I wonder how often we consider the sustainability of our parish communities and when we do,...
by Michael McG | May 10, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Priests from throughout the diocese reaffirmed their ministry by renewing the promises made at their ordination during the annual Mass of Chrism in St Mary’s Cathedral.As well as the renewal of priestly promises, the Mass also included the blessing of the Oil of...
by Michael McG | May 10, 2023 | Diocese, Obituaries
Father Michael Coleman SM passed away peacefully in hospital in Blackburn on March 17, just three days after the 59th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. He was 83. Mourners packed the Holy Name of Mary Church in Middlesbrough for Father Michael’s...
by Michael McG | May 9, 2023 | HCPT, Organisations
A Mass to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of HCPT founder Brother Michael Strode will be held in Westminster Cathedral on Saturday June 3 at 2pm. The HCPT has helped thousands of disabled and disadvantaged children and adults experience the joy of...
by Michael McG | May 9, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, Synod of Bishops 2023
Moment of Prayer for the Synod: Wednesday May 31 2023 The General Secretariat of the Synod has invited the Synods of the Eastern Catholic churches, episcopal conferences and Marian shrines to celebrate a moment of prayer on Wednesday May 31, the liturgical memorial of...
Online sessions explore Catholic practices and beliefs
by Michael McG | May 8, 2023 | Adult Formation, Evangelisation
Are you interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith or interested in becoming a Catholic?You may be a catechist or active in one of the many parish ministries in your parish. Then these online sessions could be for you.The Sycamore programme looks at the...
by Michael McG | May 3, 2023 | Catholic History
Speakers at this year’s York Catholic History Day will discuss aspects of Catholic education in the 19th and 20th centuries.Sister Patricia Harriss CJ will talk about The Bar Convent and Nineteenth Century Catholic Education in York, Father David Lannon about...
by Michael McG | May 3, 2023 | ADoRe charismatic renewal, Evangelisation, Organisations, Talks, Retreats and Lectures
A free mini-retreat has been organised with the intention of inspiring and equipping people to be more effective in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.The meeting is hosted by “ADoRE”, one of the longest-running charismatic days of renewal in the country, and...
by Michael McG | May 3, 2023 | Justice and Peace, Organisations
A new exhibition exploring the nature and impact of immigration detention is coming to Stockton. The Walking Inquiry into Immigration Detention was created by Refugee Tales, an outreach project of the Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group. The charity supports people during...
by Michael McG | May 1, 2023 | Voice Column
May has always been dedicated to the honour of Our Lady – Welcome month of Mary! I can remember singing this as a child. Fittingly during the course of the month, we celebrate three important feasts in honour of Mary, Mother of God. On 13th of the month, we celebrate...
by Michael McG | May 1, 2023 | Mary's Meals, Organisations
International school feeding charity Mary’s Meals is calling on people in our diocese to pray for its work this May. Mary’s Meals feeds more than 2.4m desperately hungry children with a daily school meal in 18 of the world’s poorest countries, including Haiti, Malawi...
by webmaster | Apr 29, 2023 | Bishop Terry, Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers, On the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit had encouraged and emboldened the Apostles, Peter began to preach. So inspiring were his words given to him by the Spirit that the people listening knew that they were hearing a new message and...
by Michael McG | Apr 26, 2023 | Catholic Union, Education Service
The Catholic Union will host a webinar on Catholic education in 21st-century Britain on Monday May 15 from 6.30pm to 8pm.An expert panel will consider opportunities and challenges for Catholic schools at the webinar, entitled “Catholic Education in 21st Century...
by Michael McG | Apr 26, 2023 | Vocations
This Sunday (April 30), the Fourth Sunday of Easter, is Vocations Sunday or Good Shepherd Sunday. In the day’s gospel reading, Jesus says, “I am the Good Shepherd: the good shepherd is the one who lays down his life for his sheep.” You can find more...
by Michael McG | Apr 24, 2023 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Parish groups, individuals and families are all welcome for the annual Stella Maris Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage to Holy Island on Saturday June 24.Prayers will be said on the grass outside St Mary’s Church at noon, with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Paul Mason...
by Michael McG | Apr 24, 2023 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Every diocese has been asked to mark the coronation of Charles III in some way.St Mary’s in Middlesbrough we will join many other cathedrals in celebrating Mass on Friday May 5 at 7pm.All are welcome to attend. Please note that all tickets for the parish event after...
by Michael McG | Apr 13, 2023 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, Pope Francis
Pope Francis has appointed His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía as Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain.Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, welcomed the news.”On...
by Michael McG | Apr 13, 2023 | ADoRe charismatic renewal, Organisations
Dr Maria Heath, leader of the country’s Catholic Charismatic Renewal service, will be the guest speaker at this month’s ADoRE mini-retreat morning for spiritual renewal.This is the latest part of the Zoom course to inspire parish evangelisation,...
by Michael McG | Apr 11, 2023 | Voice Column
In his column this month, Bishop Terry has some suggestions to enhance our Holy Week observations… PALM SUNDAY We begin our Holy Week celebrations. The procession Gospel sets the scene. Then Isaiah tells us of the suffering servant. Jesus now fulfils this role....
by Michael McG | Apr 11, 2023 | Bar Convent, Pastoral Centres
A new display invites visitors to discover new research on St Margaret Clitherow and the mystery behind how the Bar Convent became custodians of her relic. Using unseen documents from the Bar Convent’s archives, students from York St John University have been...
by Michael McG | Apr 11, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events
The St Bernadette Relic Tour team have released a film commemorating last year’s visit, which included stops at Middlesbrough, Hull and Ampleforth. The tour reached one in four UK Catholics, with thousands of people participating in the visit. The relics of St...
by Michael McG | Apr 11, 2023 | Flame Congress, Flame2, Youth
Tens of thousands of young Catholics from across England and Wales, including many from our diocese, gathered at the OVO Arena Wembley for the 5th CYMFed Flame Congress. The event was held 150 days before the 37th World Youth Day—to be held in Lisbon in...
by Michael McG | Apr 4, 2023 | Friends of the Holy Land, Organisations
Pilgrim Margaret Rooney gives a personal report on her recent visit to the Holy Land… High Mass at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, on the actual feast of the Annunciation (March 25), was a thrilling way to spend the last day of the St Barnabas Holy Land...
by Michael McG | Apr 4, 2023 | ADoRe charismatic renewal, Organisations
Charismatic leader to speak at ADoRE retreat Dr Maria Heath, leader of the country’s Catholic Charismatic Renewal Service, will be the guest speaker at April’s ADoRE mini-retreat morning for spiritual renewal.This is the latest part of the Zoom course to...
by Michael McG | Apr 3, 2023 | Organisations, St Francis Leprosy Guild
St Francis Leprosy Guild is offering parishes and families free Easter resources for children. There are three different Easter cards for children, each with an Easter design and the words Hallelujah! He is Risen! inside. You can download the card here.The charity...
by Michael McG | Apr 3, 2023 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
The Pope Video for April is an appeal to build a culture of peace that should resort less and less to the use of arms because “a lasting peace can exist only without weapons.”Sixty years after St John XXIII published the encyclical Pacem in Terris, Pope Francis renews...
by Michael McG | Mar 16, 2023 | Bishop Terry, Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), Organisations
Caritas Social Action Network says it is profoundly concerned about the government’s Illegal Migration Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on March 7.In a statement signed by CSAN chair Bishop Terry and CEO Raymond Friel OBE, it says this bill, if passed, will...
by Michael McG | Mar 10, 2023 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
This month’s Pope Video is an appeal to listen, accompany, and protect people who have been abused by members of the ecclesial community.Pope Francis’ message focuses on victims of this evil, who should be “at the centre” of everything.The Church is responsible for...
by Michael McG | Mar 10, 2023 | Voice Column
Lent is a time for renewal, Metanoia, change of heart. We began the season of Lent on Ash Wednesday. An action which reminded us of being humble. Life is a journey towards God. The end of Lent is the celebration of the Easter Vigil. The symbol of Light and Darkness...
by webmaster | Feb 25, 2023 | Bishop Terry, Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Lent 2023 Dear Sisters and Brothers, You probably wouldn’t sing Christmas carols on your summer holidays. They would be out of place. More than likely, you wouldn’t turn up for a wedding wearing your gardening or DIY clothes. It just wouldn’t be respectful. If you...
by Michael McG | Feb 20, 2023 | Bar Convent, Pastoral Centres
The Bar Convent in York is inviting families to discover the story of the trailblazer Yorkshire woman, Mary Ward during the half-term break.It was Mary Ward’s mission to educate girls, and it is thanks to her that her followers established the first school for girls...
by Michael McG | Feb 10, 2023 | Evangelisation, Talks, Retreats and Lectures
Visit the Franciscan Centre Ladywell in Surrey and walk the Franciscan path of prayer with the saints of Assisi. All Praise Be Yours…Praying with Francis and Clare is the title of a time of retreat and reflection with Brother Adrian Peelo OFM. This weekend...
by Michael McG | Feb 7, 2023 | Friends of the Holy Land, Organisations
Time is running out to snap up tickets for an unforgettable evening of uplifting music to raise your spirits while also raising much-needed funds for those in need in the Holy Land. Ecumenical Christian charity Friends of the Holy Land (FHL) invites you to a rare...
by Michael McG | Feb 6, 2023 | Appeals and Special Events, Miscellaneous
A performance of Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius will take place at the Sage Gateshead on Sunday February 26 at 5pm. The words, written by St John Henry Newman, tell the moving story of the death of a man of faith, the journey of his soul in the company of...
Snowdrop lovers head for Guisborough
by Michael McG | Feb 6, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Tudor Croft Gardens in Guisborough will soon be open again for visitors to enjoy its collection of rare and beautiful snowdrops. The collection now numbers about 300 different snowdrops and is thought to be the biggest in the North-East. The opening weekends are...
by Michael McG | Feb 6, 2023 | Voice Column
“Journeying in dignity” is the theme of the ninth International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, celebrated around February 8 2023.Pope Francis reminds us, “Human trafficking is an open wound of contemporary society. A scourge upon the body of...
by Michael McG | Jan 31, 2023 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
February’s Pope Video calls parishes to truly be communities, places of listening and welcome whose doors are always open. February’s Pope Video The second Pope Video of the year has just been published with the prayer intention that the Holy Father is...
by Michael McG | Jan 25, 2023 | Vocations
The Jesuits in Britain (the Society of Jesus) have launched a new series of videos focusing on vocations. The series of fascinating videos, which show members of the order living out their calling in pastoral, community and educational settings, are...
