Diocese of Middlesbrough
Serving North & East Yorkshire
- Mass for Deceased Clergy - Wednesday 4th November 2026 Saint Mary’s Cathedral at 12pm
Articles
Latest news from around the diocese and beyond
A Spiritual Communion
As more Catholics around the world find are unable to receive the Eucharist due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis has given an example of a spiritual communion prayer that can be said from home... My Lord Jesus Christ, who, for the love which you bear for us,...
Pastoral Letter Of Terence Patrick Drainey
We pray for ourselves and our world under the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, that the Almighty and Merciful Lord look with compassion on our afflictions and so lighten our burdens and confirm our faith that we may always trust without hesitation in his...
Liturgical Advice During Covid-19 Pandemic
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has issued liturgical advice in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, while Bishop Terry has added some additional points to clergy and parishioners. Bishop Terry added the following note to the letter you can read...
Public Worship Suspended But Churches To Stay Open
A letter from the President and Vice-President on behalf of all the Bishops of the Conference Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, so many aspects of our lives must change. This includes the ways in which we publicly express...
Lourdes Pilgrimage Postponed To 2021
To all pilgrims and members of the Diocese of Middlesbrough Lourdes Hospitalité family We are writing to everyone once again to update you regarding the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the impact this has had on plans for this year’s Diocesan Pilgrimage to...
An Update From The Lourdes Committee
From the organising committee to all members of the Lourdes Hospitalité and the family of the Diocese of Middlesbrough. We are writing to update you regarding the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the impact this is having on plans for this year’s Diocesan...
About
Middlesbrough Diocese
We have been wonderfully blessed in this part of the world in many ways: in the beauty of our landscape; in the saints and martyrs who have given such powerful witness; and in the abbeys and religious foundations of our history. Today, that same grace is visible in our local communities, which in so many different ways give glory to God through their actions and their attitude to life. We need only look around us to glimpse something of the “thumbprint of God” upon our diocese.
Resources
On the go
Here are a few links to some of the amazing catholic resources that are available to anybody who has access to the internet.
Word on Fire
The Word on Fire online platform is constantly expanding its offerings.
Saint Augustine Institute
The Saint Augustine Institute provides study courses as well as a whole range of online materials for growing and deepening of our understanding of the faith.
EWTN
The Eternal Word Television Network. Many resources from EWTN.
Daily Mass Readings
The scripture passages of today's Mass provided here on the diocesan site. A prayer to make a spiritual communion is also included for handy access.
Saint Anthony Communications
Some great content made available to watch for free covering a wide range of topics.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
The whole of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is available on the Vatican website.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Patron of the Diocese of Middlesbrough
In this diocese we are blessed to be under the patronage of our heavenly mother as 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help'. This icon shows her Divine Son in her arms and it is a constant reminder to us that we too are held secure in her arms even in times of trial. We ask her prayers for the whole world and in a particular way for our own diocese.
'It was through the “fiat” the “yes” of the Virgin Mary that the Incarnation took place. Mary is very much our model.....Through her faith, she disposed herself to allow the Word of God to become flesh in her.'
Bishop Terry Drainey - Emeritus Bishop of Middlesbrough
'Our Lady [of Perpetual Succour] heard my prayer and vouchsafed me a miraculous cure of......which has.....caused me much trouble and suffering, and has been a sad drawback to me in my work. The cure was instantaneous and complete.'
Bishop Richard Lacy - 1st Bishop of Middlesbrough
‘It is my prayer.....that devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, in this church and elsewhere, may continue.....showing to many the limitless mercy of God for us all, His little ones, and made manifest in Jesus Christ our Lord.’
Cardinal Vincent Nichols - Archbishop of Westminster
‘Make her known to the whole world!'
Pope Pius IX
Diocesan Diary Dates
Events happening throughout 2026
Rite of Election
3pm Sunday 22nd February (First Sunday in Lent)
Chrism Mass
Cathedral 12 noon, Tuesday 31st March
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Sunday 24th May - Saturday 30th May
Annual Postgate Rally
Ugthorpe this year - Sunday 12th July. 3pm Mass
Assumption Pilgrimage
Sunday 16th August. 3pm Mass
Mass for Deceased Clergy
Cathedral, Monday 4th November. 12pm
Vocation
What is your calling?
Is God calling you?
The question may have come quietly — a persistent sense that there is something more, a deepening desire to give yourself to God and to others. It may have unsettled you, or consoled you, or both.
The Church teaches that every Christian life is a vocation — a call spoken personally by God. Discerning the particular shape of that call takes time, prayer, and good accompaniment.
If you are exploring a vocation to priesthood, the permanent diaconate, religious life, consecrated life, or simply want to understand what the Church teaches about vocation and discernment, click the button below to discover more.
Diocesan Curial Offices
50a The Avenue, Linthopre, Middlesborugh. TS5 6QT
Saint Mary's Cathedral
Dalby Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TW
