by Michael McG | Oct 5, 2017 | Courses, Diocese, Liturgy and Music
A new Certificate in Pastoral Ministry is being offered to people in dioceses throughout the north of England, including Middlesbrough. This non-degree certificate has been custom-designed to meet the needs of those wishing to learn more about serving in a faith...
by Michael McG | Sep 26, 2017 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
The ministry of Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) port chaplains is often a lifeline to seafarers who are away at sea for long periods of time, said Deacon David Cross in his homily at the Mass of Our Lady Star of the Sea. The Mass, in St Mary’s Cathedral, was celebrated...
by Michael McG | Sep 20, 2017 | Liturgy and Music, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
A programme of choral services at St Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough has been prepared for the month of October. Sunday October 1 at 10am: Mass – Cathedral adult choir Wednesday October 4 at 6pm: Benediction and Vespers – Ladies schola cantorum Sunday October 8 at...
by Michael McG | Sep 12, 2017 | World Day of the Poor
Message of Pope Francis for the First World Day of the Poor, Sunday November 19 2017 Pope Francis has called on Christians around the world to serve the poor, writing in a document launching a new World Day of the Poor. The title of the message is taken from John’s...
by Michael McG | Sep 12, 2017 | Evangelisation, Study Days
An internationally renowned speaker and author is to visit our diocese to deliver a study day focusing on how the message of Pope Francis can transform our parish lives. It will be Bill Huebsch’s third visit in the past five years and those of you who were able to...
by webmaster | Aug 17, 2017 | Apostleship of the Sea, Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
The Apostleship of the Sea invites you to a Mass in honour of their patron Our Lady Star of the Sea. On Monday September 11 at 6.30pm at Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough. For more information contact Salvina Bartholomeusz salvina@apostleshipofthesea.org.uk or...
by webmaster | Jul 24, 2017 | Bishop Terry, Diocese, Event Calendar, Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley, Pilgrimage
The Annual diocesan pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Mount Grace at Osmotherley takes place this year on Sunday 13th August. Bishop Terry Drainey will be the main celebrant and preacher. Praying of the Rosary will start at 2.30pm. Holy Mass commences at 3pm....
by Michael McG | Jun 22, 2017 | Apostleship of the Sea
If you were asked to name occupations that were most essential to daily life, your list might include doctors, police and fire officers, farmers and other food producers. But would you ever think of including seafarers? Most of us probably never give a thought to the...
by Michael McG | Jun 16, 2017 | Obituaries
The funeral of a priest who served the Catholic population of Hull for half a century will take place in the city on Friday June 23. Canon Michael Davern died on Saturday June 10 at the age of 93. Born in Elton, County Limerick, on March 31 1924, he attended St...
by Michael McG | Jun 12, 2017 | Appeals and Special Events, Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley
Families from all over the diocese are invited to mark this year’s Day for Life by attending a special prayer vigil at the Lady Chapel, Mount Grace, on Saturday June 17 at 3pm. Day for Life is the day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the...
by Michael McG | Jun 12, 2017 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music, Sacraments
An inspirational day for all ministers of the world and extraordinary ministers of holy communion in our diocese will be held at Scarborough Spa Conference Centre on Saturday September 9. The speaker is Kathryn Turner, head of the department for spirituality at the...
by Michael McG | Jun 12, 2017 | Appeals and Special Events
There will be opportunities for both individual and group visits when the National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and relics of St Jacinta and St Francisco come to our diocese. The visit will begin on Saturday September 9 at St Charles Borromeo in Hull,...
by Michael McG | Jun 8, 2017 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave has narrated a beautiful animated film for a website designed to help people coping with issues surrounding the end of life. Although devised by the Church in England and Wales and based in the Catholic tradition, the Art of...
by webmaster | May 30, 2017 | General Election
Bishop Terry recently sent a letter to Sir Michael Fallon expressing his great concern that the UK have not been taking part in the Vienna talks regarding the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. It read as follows: To the Rt. Hon. Sir Michael Fallon,...
by webmaster | May 30, 2017 | Catholic Bishop's Conference, General Election
As we approach the General Election on 8 June, we offer you these considerations. As Catholics and citizens of the UK, our lives are shaped by the vision inspired by our faith. Pope Francis says: “An authentic faith . . . always involves a deep desire to change the...
by webmaster | May 30, 2017 | Bishop Terry, General Election
Bishop Terry recently sent a letter to Sir Michael Fallon expressing his great concern that the UK have not been taking part in the Vienna talks regarding the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. It read as follows: To the Rt. Hon. Sir Michael Fallon,...
by Michael McG | May 17, 2017 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
The bishops of England and Wales have distributed a letter to all parishes encouraging Catholics to play an active part in the General Election. While voting for any particular political party is a matter of conscience, the bishops encourage people to use their vote...
by Michael McG | May 11, 2017 | Appeals and Special Events, Organisations
People from across Middlesbrough will gather to mark Dementia Awareness Week by enjoying music and sharing experiences together. The Big Sing is hosted by the team from Dementia Friendly Churches, which is supported by several denominations, along with Together...
by webmaster | May 8, 2017 | Bishop Terry
Dear Brothers and Sisters, When we are given some good news, it is hard to keep it a secret. You have just found out that you have got the job you have been seeking for a long time; you have just been unexpectedly promoted; the exam that you thought you had...
by webmaster | May 8, 2017 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters, When we are given some good news, it is hard to keep it a secret. You have just found out that you have got the job you have been seeking for a long time; you have just been unexpectedly promoted; the exam that you thought you had flunked...
by Michael McG | May 4, 2017 | CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Schools and Colleges
The Intones, featuring Jonny Rees and Dave Hawkins, will entertain at a musical evening in aid of CAFOD’s East Africa Crisis Appeal at St Andrew’s Parish Hall in Teesville on Friday May 12 from 7.30pm to late. Tickets are £2 and there will also be a raffle,...
by Michael McG | Apr 13, 2017 | Bishop Terry, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Bishop Terry consecrated the holy oils to be used throughout our diocese during the year in the moving Chrism Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral. The ancient ceremony takes place in cathedrals around the world at the beginning of Holy Week. The bishop was joined by priests...
by Michael McG | Apr 13, 2017 | Obituaries
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved priest whose ministry included service in Middlesbrough, Hull and East Cleveland. Canon Bill Madden (left) died at the age of 81 in Conna Nursing Home in County Cork, Ireland, on Monday April 10. He was born on May 9 1935 in...
by Michael McG | Apr 11, 2017 | Apostleship of the Sea
The Apostleship of the Sea’s Immingham port chaplain Father Colum Kelly is presenting a series of weekly podcasts during Lent on the theme “Our Lenten Voyage”. Each podcast is built around the Sunday’s Gospel and offers a unique perspective of Lent. Week Six: Palm...
by Michael McG | Mar 31, 2017 | Apostleship of the Sea
The Apostleship of the Sea’s Immingham port chaplain Father Colum Kelly is presenting a series of weekly podcasts during Lent on the theme “Our Lenten Voyage”. Each podcast is built around the Sunday’s Gospel and offers a unique perspective of Lent. Week Five: Jesus...
by Michael McG | Mar 23, 2017 | Apostleship of the Sea
The Apostleship of the Sea’s Immingham port chaplain Father Colum Kelly is presenting a series of weekly podcasts during Lent on the theme “Our Lenten Voyage”. Each podcast is built around the Sunday’s Gospel and offers a unique perspective of Lent. Week Four: The...
by Michael McG | Mar 16, 2017 | Apostleship of the Sea
The Apostleship of the Sea’s Immingham port chaplain Father Colum Kelly is presenting a series of weekly podcasts during Lent on the theme “Our Lenten Voyage”. Each podcast is built around the Sunday’s Gospel and offers a unique perspective of Lent. Week Three: The...
by Michael McG | Mar 14, 2017 | St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
The programme for the World Apostolate of Fatima National Pilgrim Virgin statue’s visitations to the cathedrals of England and Wales, including Middlesbrough, is underway. Cardinal Nichols received, blessed and crowned the statue at a packed Westminster Cathedral....
by Michael McG | Mar 14, 2017 | Bishop Terry, Evangelisation, RCIA, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Candidates and catechumens were given a warm welcome as they began the final part of their journey towards being received into full communion with the Catholic Church this Easter. In his homily at the traditional Rite of Election and Call To Continuing Conversion,...
by Michael McG | Mar 10, 2017 | Apostleship of the Sea
The Apostleship of the Sea’s Immingham port chaplain Father Colum Kelly is presenting a series of weekly podcasts during Lent on the theme “Our Lenten Voyage”. Each podcast is built around the Sunday’s Gospel and offers a unique perspective of Lent....
by webmaster | Mar 4, 2017 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers, At this time of the year we often talk in terms of beginning our Lenten Journey. It is good to make a simple point that by beginning a journey we hope that when we finish it we are in a different place or at least in a different state...
by Michael McG | Mar 1, 2017 | Apostleship of the Sea
The Apostleship of the Sea’s Immingham port chaplain Father Colum Kelly is presenting a series of weekly podcasts during Lent on the theme “Our Lenten Voyage”. Each podcast is built around the Sunday’s Gospel and offers a unique perspective of Lent....
by Michael McG | Feb 28, 2017 | Diocese
A new website that makes it easy for churches and chapels in Yorkshire and the Humber to look after their architectural heritage has been launched. MaintenanceBooker www.maintenancebooker.org.uk was set up by church buildings support charity the National Churches...
by Michael McG | Feb 28, 2017 | Liturgy and Music, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
The Music Department of the Diocese of Middlesbrough, in conjunction with the Royal School of Church Music in the North and East Yorkshire area, is delighted to be able to welcome the prolific composer and organist Malcolm Archer. Malcolm will be joining us at All...
by Michael McG | Feb 27, 2017 | Miscellaneous
by Michael McG | Feb 22, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Thought for the Day: Wednesday February 22
by Michael McG | Feb 21, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Thought for the Day: Tuesday February 21
by webmaster | Jan 24, 2017 | Liturgy and Music
Dr Craig Cartwright, Area Chair of the RSCM reports: Come and Sing Choral Vespers, Middlesbrough Cathedral, February 4 2017 Our first event of 2017 will see us back in the atmospheric surroundings of Middlesbrough Cathedral for a service of Choral Vespers. The...
by Michael McG | Jan 18, 2017 | Miscellaneous, Parishes
A Thornaby parishioner has been given a prestigious papal award for her dedicated community work. Mary Frankland was presented with the Benemerenti Medal, which is awarded for long and exceptional work in the Catholic church. The retired teacher was given a standing...
by Michael McG | Jan 18, 2017 | Event Calendar, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Nearly 100 years ago, from May to October 1917, Our Lady appeared to three young shepherd children, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, and Lucia dos Santos, at Fatima in Portugal. This year, the World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) in England and Wales will be promoting the...
by webmaster | Nov 26, 2016 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters, This year we have a good long Advent, as long as it can be; four whole weeks representing, so we are told, the four thousand years that passed between the Fall of Adam and Eve and the Coming of the Promised Messiah in the birth of Jesus...
by webmaster | Nov 26, 2016 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters, This year we have a good long Advent, as long as it can be; four whole weeks representing, so we are told, the four thousand years that passed between the Fall of Adam and Eve and the Coming of the Promised Messiah in the birth of Jesus...
by Michael McG | Nov 17, 2016 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
The Art of Dying Well is a new website that offers a helping hand to those grappling with issues around death and dying. Although devised by the Church in England and Wales and based in the Catholic tradition, it is open to all. It features real-life stories about...
by Michael McG | Oct 28, 2016 | Diocese
The Diocese of Middlesbrough condemns unreservedly any action which causes harm or distress to others. Abusive behaviour has absolutely no place in the Catholic Church, or anywhere in society, and is against everything we stand for. It was with great sadness that we...
by Michael McG | Sep 30, 2016 | Apostleship of the Sea, Bishop Terry, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
The Apostleship of the Sea brings “great blessings, great comfort and great joy to the many who receive the ministry,” Bishop Terry told a gathering of the charity’s supporters. Speaking at the end of Mass to mark the feast of Stella Maris, Our Lady Star of the Sea,...
by Michael McG | Sep 5, 2016 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, Miscellaneous, Organisations, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Many of us feel that the plight of millions of refugees coping with war, criminals and indifferent states seems so far removed from our shores. Sadly, a growing number of potent and tragic symbols in Greece, Italy and Turkey on our television screens can make us feel...
by Michael McG | Sep 1, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Pope Francis issued a message to celebrate the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on Thursday 1st September. Click on the link below to download the Holy Father’s message in full. Show Mercy to our Common Home
by Michael McG | Sep 1, 2016 | CAFOD, Justice and Peace, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
A Lampedusa Cross, hand-carved from the driftwood of capsized refugee boats is being displayed in Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough in an act of solidarity with the plight of refugees. The cross will be presented to Monsignor Gerard Robinson VG at a Mass at...
by Michael McG | Aug 10, 2016 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Father Mario Conte spoke to us about the practice of venerating the relics of saints and the worldwide devotion to Saint Anthony during his recent visit to Middlesbrough’s Saint Mary’s Cathedral… I always explain it in a very simple way – a relic is...
by webmaster | Jul 27, 2016 | Miscellaneous
We are deeply saddened to learn of the brutal murder of our brother, 84-year old priest, Fr Jacques Hamel in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, Rouen, France. That a man of peace who had dedicated his life to serving people could be killed during Mass is testimony to the evil...
