by Michael McG | Sep 5, 2025 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, Holy Land
Bishop Nicholas Hudson, chair of the international affairs department of the Bishops’ Conference, has added his voice to those of Pope Leo, the patriarchs of Jerusalem and Caritas Internationalis on the situation in Gaza.He said: “The Latin and Greek Orthodox...
by Michael McG | Sep 5, 2025 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
Statement from Archbishop of Liverpool John Sherrington on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill in the House of Lords As the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is being considered at length in the House of Lords, we reiterate our firm opposition to the bill in...
by Michael McG | Aug 28, 2025 | Miscellaneous
eBay and easyfundraising have teamed up to launch the £5,000 Big Give, donating ten £500 micro-grants this autumn – and churches are eligible.Your church could receive these one of these grants simply by letting your congregation, clergy and community know that if...
by Michael McG | Aug 28, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events, Season of Creation
In a statement to mark this year’s Season of Creation, the lead bishop for the environment for the Bishops’ Conference, Bishop John Arnold, has called for Catholics in England and Wales to take action to address the environmental crises of our times. This action, he...
by Michael McG | Aug 28, 2025 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, Holy Land
The Holy See has long advocated for Palestinian self-determination and a two-state solution as the only viable option to bring security and peace to Israelis and Palestinians. On August 20, Israel’s Higher Planning Council gave final approval for 3,753 housing units...
by Michael McG | Aug 12, 2025 | Cardinal Nichols, Catholic Bishop's Conference, Holy Land
Speaking on the feast day of Edith Stein, St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (August 9), Cardinal Vincent Nichols expressed his sorrow and condemnation after Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City.“There must be a better way, one that...
by webmaster | Aug 6, 2025 | Lady Chapel, Pilgrimage, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
A National Pilgrimage Movement Comes to Middlesbrough Across England and Wales, a quiet revival is taking place, one step at a time. Through the Hearts in Search of God project, each Catholic diocese is rediscovering the grace of pilgrimage. The national website...
by webmaster | Aug 5, 2025 | Cardinal Nichols, Miscellaneous, News, Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has welcomed the news that Saint John Henry Newman is to be declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV. The announcement has been met with great joy across the Catholic world, especially here in England. Newman will be the 38th saint to...
by webmaster | Aug 1, 2025 | Lady Chapel, Miscellaneous, Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley
You are warmly invited to join the annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Lady Chapel at Osmotherley on Sunday August 17 2025, in honour of the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady. This beautiful and longstanding pilgrimage has drawn Catholics from across our diocese...
by webmaster | Jul 30, 2025 | Cardinal Roche, Jubilee, Miscellaneous
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, dear friends, Dear Bishop John and Bishop Terry, I suspect that neither of you would have readily chosen that first reading from the Book of Sirach, which is assigned to today’s feast of Saints Joachim and Anne. In my experience,...
by webmaster | Jul 30, 2025 | Miscellaneous
On Saturday 26 July 2025, the Diocese of Middlesbrough gathered with great joy at Saint Mary’s Cathedral to celebrate two extraordinary milestones in the life of the Church: 60 years of priesthood for Emeritus Bishop John Crowley, and 50 years for Bishop Terry...
by Michael McG | Jul 30, 2025 | The Pope Video
In the Pope Video for August, Pope Leo XIV requests our prayers that societies avoid internal conflicts due to ethnic, political, religious or ideological reasons.Announcing his prayer intention – “For mutual coexistence” – the Pope encourages us to “seek paths of...
by Michael McG | Jul 28, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events, Organisations, Postgate Society
Hundreds of pilgrims from all over the diocese converged on Egton Bridge to celebrate the memory of Blessed Nicholas Postgate and the martyrs of England and Wales. Three buses from different parishes arrived and many other pilgrims travelled by car. This year we were...
by Michael McG | Jul 28, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
It was a very special occasion for the diocese when Bishop Terry ordained Robert Colombari, Douglas McKittrick, James Nevison and Tom Rolfe to the diaconate at St Mary’s Cathedral. Deacon Robert reflects on his experience… The words of Psalm 118:24 were ringing...
by Michael McG | Jul 23, 2025 | Jobs
From £14.68 per hourHours: 35 per week, term-time only An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and professional administrator to undertake the role of schools’ service administrator in the Diocese of Middlesbrough. The schools’ service administrator...
by Michael McG | Jul 23, 2025 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Holy Land
In a heartrending witness account of his visit to Gaza, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has begged for an end to the violence. Speaking in Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa made a statement highlighting the distressing scenes he witnessed shortly after an...
by Michael McG | Jul 17, 2025 | Holy Land
Cardinal Vincent Nicholas has condemned an “appalling” attack that has reportedly killed two people sheltering in a Christian church in Gaza.Responding to the shelling by an Israeli tank of Gaza’s only Catholic church, Cardinal Nichols said: “I condemn this...
by Michael McG | Jul 17, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events, Rosary
A group called the Men of St Joseph is preparing for its third annual Rosary Rally through the streets of Middlesbrough, on Saturday August 16. All are warmly invited to take part in the event, which begins at the Church of St John the Evangelist, Marton Road, at...
by Michael McG | Jul 10, 2025 | Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
St Andrew’s Parish Hall, a multi-functional, two-storey building on Fabian Road, Teesville, four miles from Middlesbrough town centre, is available to hire for a wide range of uses.Next door to St Andrew’s Church, the building has a large main hall on the ground floor...
by Michael McG | Jul 9, 2025 | Diocese, Obituaries, Parishes, Redcar
Monsignor Gerard Robinson will be the principal celebrant at the Requiem Mass for Father Pat Smith at Sacred Heart Church, Redcar, on Thursday (July 10) at noon.His remains will be received into the church on Wednesday (July 9), at 7pm, with Father Paul Dowling being...
by Michael McG | Jul 8, 2025 | Mary's Meals, Organisations
A charity that feeds hungry children all over the world is recruiting volunteer “Hope Givers” to help change the lives of children living in some of the world’s poorest communities.Mary’s Meals started in a tin shed in a Scottish village in 2002 after founder Magnus...
by Michael McG | Jul 8, 2025 | Diocese, Hull, Obituaries, Parishes
Warm tributes have been paid to Father Jim O’Brien, who died peacefully in Hull’s Royal Infirmary on Thursday May 1.Father Jim was born on May 19 1950 in Clydebank, Glasgow, and studied for the priesthood with the Columban Fathers in Dalgin Park, Ireland, from 1971 to...
by Michael McG | Jul 7, 2025 | Hull, Parishes
Parishioners of St Anthony and Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Hull are invited to review a report into building repair work at their church.You can view download the invitation here. You can download the full report by clicking the down arrow download button below....
by Michael McG | Jul 7, 2025 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Seafarers and fishers are in the heart of the Church and serve as “pilgrims of hope” and “prophets of peace”, the Vatican has said in a message released ahead of Sea Sunday, which will be marked on July 13 this year.In a powerful statement, Cardinal Michael Czerny,...
by Steven Maxson | Jul 3, 2025 | Miscellaneous
It was announced today that St Mary’s Cathedral has been awarded a grant from the Cathedral Music Trust to enhance the Cathedral’s Music Ministry through the recruitment of three professional singers to sing alongside the choristers, choral scholars, and...
by Michael McG | Jun 25, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events, Bishop Terry, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Many congratulations to Robert Colombari, Douglas McKittrick, James Nevison and Tom Rolfe, who were all ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Terry on Saturday June 14. Friends, family and well-wishers packed St Mary’s Cathedral for the service, with many of our...
by Michael McG | Jun 25, 2025 | Bishop Terry, Bishop's Engagements
Bishop Terry Drainey joined the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, to lead an ecumenical pilgrimage through the city of York, culminating in a shared service at York Minster to mark the Jubilee Year 2025.Pilgrims from different Christian traditions and none came...
by Michael McG | Jun 25, 2025 | Jobs
Salary: In the region of £60,000 with pension contributionContract: PermanentFull-Time (35 hours per week)Based at: The Curial Office, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 6QT The Head of Finance is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for strategic...
by Michael McG | Jun 24, 2025 | Diocese, Obituaries
We were saddened to hear the news that Father Pat Smith had passed away on Thursday last week (June 19).Father Pat, who had been unwell for some time, died peacefully at Yew Tree Care Home in Kirkleatham, Redcar.We will have more details, including funeral...
by Michael McG | Jun 23, 2025 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, Life Issues
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has added his voice to those expressing disappointment after the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons by 23 votes. Describing the outcome as a “watershed moment in the history of our...
by Michael McG | Jun 20, 2025 | Miscellaneous
The Parish of St Anthony & Our Lady of Mercy in Hull is holding a series of organ recitals, starting this Saturday (June 21), with a recital from diocesan director of music Steven Maxson.The music continues with Julian Savory, from St Mary’s, Cottingham, on...
by Michael McG | Jun 20, 2025 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
When seafarers and fishers arrive in a port, they are strangers in a foreign land, they don’t know the locals and often don’t know who to turn to when they need help.Port chaplains and volunteer ship visitors from Stella Maris (the Catholic Church’s maritime agency...
by Michael McG | Jun 20, 2025 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, Life Issues, Life Issues
Archbishop John Sherrington, lead bishop for life issues for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, says the Church is “deeply alarmed” after MPs passing an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill on decriminalising abortion.In a statement he...
by Michael McG | Jun 16, 2025 | Bishop Terry, Ecumenism, English Martyrs, York, Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York, York
Bishop Terry will join the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, to lead an ecumenical pilgrimage through the city of York to mark the Jubilee Year 2025 on Wednesday (June 18), culminating in a shared service at York Minster at 2pm.All are welcome – pilgrims from...
by Michael McG | Jun 9, 2025 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
The lead bishop for life Issues for the Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop John Sherrington, is asking Catholics to contact their MPs to encourage them to oppose two amendments on abortion in the Crime and Policing Bill: “We are deeply alarmed by two amendments that have...
by Michael McG | Jun 6, 2025 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
Archbishop of Liverpool John Sherrington, lead bishop for life issues for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, issued this statement on the upcoming Third Reading of the Assisted Suicide Bill… The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which...
by Michael McG | May 20, 2025 | Diocese, Obituaries
Father Jim O’Brien’s remains will be received into St Vincent De Paul Church, Hull, at 7pm on Thursday (May 22), with the dean, Canon David Grant, as principal celebrant.His Requiem Mass will be at noon on Friday (May 23) at St Vincent De Paul Church. He will then be...
by Michael McG | May 9, 2025 | Bishop Terry, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Bishop Terry welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV and looks ahead to finding out more about him in the months and years ahead… Despite all the predicting and prophesying, I think most people were genuinely surprised at the speed and the outcome of the recent...
by Michael McG | May 8, 2025 | Mary's Meals, Organisations
International school food charity invites people to Pray in May and give hope to hungry children Mary’s Meals is calling on people of faith to unite in prayer and lift up the mission of providing life-changing school meals to children in some of the world’s poorest...
by Michael McG | May 2, 2025 | Diocese, Obituaries
Everyone at the Diocese of Middlesbrough was saddened to hear of the death of Father James (Jim) O’Brien.Father Jim passed away peacefully on Thursday morning (May 1) at the Royal Infirmary, Hull.Funeral arrangements will be made known once they are confirmed.Please...
by Michael McG | May 1, 2025 | Jobs
Salary: In the region of £38,000 with pension contributionPermanent ContractFull-time (35 hours per week) or possible job shareBased at the Curial Office, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 6QT The Diocese of Middlesbrough is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and...
by Michael McG | Apr 29, 2025 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Catholic maritime charity Stella Maris will hold its annual Pilgrimage to Holy Island on Saturday May 31.Now in its 21st year, this year’s pilgrimage is held as part of the charity’s activities for the Jubilee Year of Hope and will include special prayers for...
by Michael McG | Apr 28, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Tesco and easyfundraising have come together again to give a little help to our parishes – and your church could receive one of five £1,000 funding pots.This month, when members of your congregation shop with Tesco via the easyfundraising website or app, your church...
by Michael McG | Apr 28, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
The World Apostolate of Fatima in England and Wales (WAF) is arranging a weekend event at St Mary’s Cathedral as part of the celebrations for the centenary of the Fatima Five First Saturdays devotion.The Pilgrim Virgin Statue and Relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco...
by Michael McG | Apr 28, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events, Pope Francis, Rosary
Rosario, the global Rosary prayer app, has launched an international prayer initiative as the College of Cardinals prepares for the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.At this pivotal moment for the Catholic Church, Rosario says cardinals need our prayers...
by Michael McG | Apr 24, 2025 | Pope Francis
We invite members of our diocesan community and visitors to express their thoughts, prayers and memories in our online Book of Condolence following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. This is a space to honor his life, leadership and the profound impact he had...
by Michael McG | Apr 21, 2025 | Bishop Terry, Catholic Bishop's Conference, Pope Francis
Bishop Terry has released the following statement on the death of Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome… I heard the truly shocking news as I switched on the TV to listen to the morning news. Although Pope Francis has been struggling with his health over the last few...
by Michael McG | Apr 21, 2025 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, Pope Francis
Pope Francis, who has died aged 88, served as the 265th successor of St Peter from his election on March 13 2013 to April 21 21 A 2025.At 9.45am Rome time on Easter Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the apostolic chamber, announced the Pope’s death from...
by Michael McG | Apr 14, 2025 | Voice Column
Parliament is currently considering legalising assisted suicide through the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.As has been made clear earlier in this debate, as Catholics we have maintained a principled objection to this change in law recognising that every...
by Michael McG | Apr 2, 2025 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Fishers arriving in the United Kingdom to earn a living can sometimes find themselves in extremely vulnerable situations, writes GREG WATTS. Some are exploited, abused, not paid their agreed wage, or even denied wages altogether. They trust that the contracts they...
