by webmaster | Jun 30, 2015 | Voice Column
What a great pleasure it was to welcome Bishop John back to the diocese last month. There was a great turnout from all parts. Thanks to everyone who made such a great effort to be there and a great big thanks to all those who were involved in the organisation of the...
by webmaster | Jun 18, 2015 | Bishop Terry, Miscellaneous
Bishop of Middlesbrough Terence Patrick Drainey today welcomed the Papal Encyclical on the environment by inviting people to share responsibility for the world around us. Speaking as Pope Francis’ long awaited document was made public, Bishop Terry said we can all...
by webmaster | Jun 17, 2015 | Event Calendar
This Saturday (June 20th) at 7pm, a spectacular new opera, especially written to commemorate the 800th anniversary of King John’s sealing of Magna Carta at Runnymede, will be performed at Sain t Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough. In an historic and exciting...
by webmaster | Jun 13, 2015 | Appeals and Special Events
A former comedian who became a priest is helping to raise funds for the Diocese of Middlesbrough Lourdes Fund. Father Frankie Mulgrew, son of top Irish comic Jimmy Cricket, studied theology at Ushaw College and Durham University before being ordained a priest in...
by webmaster | Jun 7, 2015 | Diocese
On 4th June 2015, the traditional feast of Corpus Christi, a special service took place to re-dedicate the high altar in the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey in the North York Moors National Park. A number of Carmelites were among the ecumenical worshippers taking part. An...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2015 | Voice Column
Last month I had the great privilege and joy of accompanying a group of permanent deacons and their wives from our diocese on a pilgrimage to the shrines of St Teresa of Ávila and St John of the Cross in Spain. It is the 500th anniversary of the birth of St Teresa so...
by webmaster | May 1, 2015 | Voice Column
During the course of this month, some of us will be travelling in pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. Allow me to share some thoughts on this year’s pilgrimage, both for those who are able to physically travel there and everyone who will remain at home in...
by webmaster | May 1, 2015 | Bishop Terry, Justice and Peace
The Catholic Social Action Network have sent a letter to the press on this Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker signed by it’s Chair, Bishop Terence Drainey. It reads: “SIR – today marks the feast day of Saint Joseph the Worker, the day when we celebrate the...
by webmaster | Apr 29, 2015 | Pilgrimage
Another year has passed and our pilgrimage programme continues, Lourdes in May, Rome in early October and now we look towards our annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady in Walsingham on 31 October and 1 November. This will be the fifth year we have been together...
by webmaster | Apr 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Towards the end of last year, on the Friday before the Feast of Christ the King, there was a gathering of 500+ young people from all over the diocese at the Cathedral. It was a really good celebration. The title of the event was the...
by webmaster | Apr 25, 2015 | Parishes
After holding services in a school and other venues for 20 years, the parish of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux in Ingleby Barwick is to get its own church at last. The distinctive design includes a large number of windows, creating a bright area for worship. There will also...
by webmaster | Apr 16, 2015 | Pilgrimage
The organisers of next month’s Middlesbrough Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes are expecting one of their busiest ever weeks at the French shrine after a big surge in bookings. Each year since 1953, hundreds of people from the Diocese have visited the site where the...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2015 | Voice Column
The General Election in May offers us, as Catholics, the opportunity to question those who seek our vote to judge how they will act for those most in need, and how they will act to support and strengthen families and individuals in their human dignity with the...
by webmaster | Mar 23, 2015 | Justice and Peace
Faith leaders from different religions and denominations are coming together to sign a statement affirming their common principles, prior to the forthcoming General Election. The Rt Revd Paul Ferguson, the Church of England Bishop of Whitby, and the Rt Revd Terence...
by webmaster | Mar 21, 2015 | Miscellaneous, Obituaries
The Bishop of Middlesbrough will be the chief celebrant at the funeral of a “faithful” priest who served parishes in Hessle, Middlesbrough, Market Weighton and Brotton. Father Michael Murray died peacefully in hospital in his hometown, Carlisle, on Tuesday March 10 at...
by webmaster | Mar 21, 2015 | Obituaries
A priest who ministered to prisoners and the sick while serving five parishes in the Diocese of Middlesbrough will be flown home to his native Ireland for burial after a funeral Mass in Whitby. Father Joe Brennan died at 6am on Saturday March 7 in the Whitby Court...
by webmaster | Mar 13, 2015 | Miscellaneous
The Tablet, one of the UK’s oldest publications will be celebrating 175 years of uninterrupted publication in May 2015 with a programme of lectures, concerts, liturgies and debates to reflect nearly two-centuries of cutting edge coverage. Acclaimed novelists David...
by webmaster | Mar 12, 2015 | Voice Column
“Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.” So many songs talk about home or going home. Home is important to most of us in society. It’s where our roots are, it’s where our foundations lie. It’s where we learned how to be the person we are. And yet for...
by webmaster | Mar 10, 2015 | Flame2, Youth
In his role as Bishop for Youth, Bishop Terry Drainey delivered a special message from Pope Francis to 8000 young people gathered for the Flame2 youth event at Wembley Arena last weekend: ‘His Holiness Pope Francis presents His special greetings to all those persons...
by webmaster | Mar 9, 2015 | Bishop Terry, Miscellaneous
As Bishop for Youth, Bishop Terry Drainey delivered a message from Pope Francis to 8000 young people gathered for the Flame2 youth event at Wembley Arena last weekend: ‘His Holiness Pope Francis presents His special greetings to all those persons who are...
by webmaster | Mar 7, 2015 | Obituaries
Tributes have been paid to Canon Gerald Cox, who has died at the age of 80 after serving parishes throughout the Diocese of Middlesbrough across five decades. Canon Gerry was born in Hull on July 11 1934, the son of Albert and Catherine and brother of Peter and John....
by webmaster | Feb 21, 2015 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers, “Lord, tell me what you want me to do; show me the way I’m supposed to go; give me a bit of a clue as to the next move.” Surely we have all prayed like this on some occasions in our life? The psalmist in today’s readings obviously...
by webmaster | Feb 11, 2015 | Liturgy and Music, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Visitors to Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Middlesbrough can enjoy a series of lunchtime recitals from some of the country’s leading musicians this summer. The Tuesday lunchtime recital series will take place each week starting on May 5 with the visit of renowned trumpeter...
by webmaster | Feb 6, 2015 | Pilgrimage
The Diocesan Lourdes Hospitalite have organised a Mass in Saint Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday 11 February at 7.00 pm for all Lourdes Pilgrims, past, present and future and for anyone else who would like to join them. Mass will be followed by refreshments in the...
by webmaster | Feb 3, 2015 | Miscellaneous
The Centre for Catholic Studies is holding a Study Day: ‘Catholic Perspectives on Poverty’ on Saturday 21 March 2015 at Ushaw College, Durham. The Centre for Catholic Studies, Durham University in association with The Newman Association and The National Board...
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2015 | Voice Column
If you don’t take advantage of the month of February then before you know where you are, you’re already half way through the year. That might sound a bit odd. But what I mean is that you can’t keep on thinking that you are still at the beginning of the year, and have...
by webmaster | Jan 1, 2015 | Voice Column
So we begin a new year. May it be a blessed and peaceful one for us all. We have many things to look forward to during the course of this year. Each of us will have our own personal wish-list and expectations. However, as a country we will be having a General Election...
by webmaster | Jan 1, 2015 | Bishop Terry
So we begin a new year. May it be a blessed and peaceful one for us all. We have many things to look forward to during the course of this year. Each of us will have our own personal wish-list and expectations. However, as a country we will be having a General Election...
by webmaster | Dec 27, 2014 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers, .. the child’s father and mother stood there wondering at the things that were being said about him….. How many parents must have found themselves in this position, standing there wondering at the things that were being said about their...
by webmaster | Dec 14, 2014 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters, What tension, suspense, and drama we witness in today’s readings especially the Gospel. You can feel the electricity in the air as the words move backwards and forwards between John the Baptist and the priests and Levites. Just listen again....
by webmaster | Dec 5, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Desperate young people are being offered an alternative to sleeping on the streets of Middlesbrough with the creation of a new safe-house network. Depaul UK’s Nightstop North East project pairs young people with volunteer families and individuals who have a spare room...
by webmaster | Nov 15, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Tributes have been paid to much-loved priest, Father Norman Jacobson, who has died at the age of 67 following a lengthy period of ill health. Born in Boldon, Co Durham, on February 13 1947, Father Norman was initially ordained into the Anglican ministry and worked in...
by webmaster | Oct 31, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Middlesbrough teacher Francis Hannaway is returning for another stint in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he worked as a lay missionary in the early 1990s. Francis was part of Britain’s own Catholic missionary society, Mill Hill Missionaries, which was founded...
by webmaster | Oct 10, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Volunteers are appealing for help to save a summer holiday lifeline that’s helped hundreds of Middlesbrough children with special needs over more than 30 years. Local families rely on The Newman Holiday Trust to give both parents and children a well-deserved break,...
by webmaster | Oct 9, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Durham University’s Centre for Catholic Studies has announced the first set of speakers this academic year in its highly successful series of Ushaw Lectures. Those giving the lectures include a well-known ‘media monk’ and a leading science writer. Known for his...
by webmaster | Sep 26, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Police, politicians, charities and church groups are among those taking part in a major event in Middlesbrough aimed at highlighting the scourge of people-trafficking. Organisers of ‘Making Middlesbrough A Traffick-Free Zone’ believe the North-East could be a modern...
by webmaster | Sep 1, 2014 | Miscellaneous
A former Catholic Seminary is looking to attract dozens of volunteers to help make its public spaces and grounds open and attractive to visitors. Ushaw College, to the west of Durham City, has recently established a very fruitful relationship with Durham University....
by webmaster | Aug 14, 2014 | Miscellaneous
On Sunday 17 August at 5.30 pm the singing and music of Ampleforth will be celebrated among a wider congregation than usual when a special Songs of Praise episode will air on BBC 1. Presenters David Grant and Sally Magnusson will be exploring the peaceful surroundings...
by webmaster | Aug 11, 2014 | Miscellaneous
This Sunday coming is the annual diocesan Assumption Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Grace, nr Osmotherley. Events start at 2.30pm with the Rosary. Holy Mass commences at 3pm with Bishop Drainey as main celebrant. Lifts are available up the hill for...
by webmaster | Aug 7, 2014 | Miscellaneous
An Invitation from Tees Valley Ministry A Lunchtime Workshop on Tuesday 16 September 2014, 12 noon – 2pm. It will take a fresh look at Workplace Chaplaincy and how it can benefit business, faith communities and all people in workplaces. The event will take place...
by webmaster | Aug 5, 2014 | Miscellaneous
As the Chairman of International Affairs at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, I invite you to join with many people from across Iraq in praying for an end to the violent persecution that threatens to extinguish the ancient Iraqi Christian...
by webmaster | Aug 2, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The 2nd August is the anniversary of Brian Dowd’s death the original web master and designer of this site. We pray for him and his family. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace. Amen.
by webmaster | Aug 2, 2014 | Event Calendar, Miscellaneous
Supporting outreach to non churchgoing (lapsed) Catholics This year’s theme: Evangelisation ‘in the heart of the family’ Many children and young people will never see their parents receive the sacraments. Every Catholic who goes to Mass knows...
by webmaster | Jun 11, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The annual Postgate Walk and Postgate Rally will be taking place on Sunday 13th of July. Details below. Walk: Join Fr William Massie and our diocesan seminarians Walk from Egton Bridge to Ugthorpe (approx 5 miles) Register at Saint Hedda’s, Egton Bridge from...
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The above Lecture will take place on Wednesday, 18th June 2014 and will be given by Dr Carmen Mangion (Birkbeck, University of London) at Ushaw College. All lectures in the series are free but you must register for your free ticket with Susan Royal...
by webmaster | May 10, 2014 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today we are praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our diocese. I suspect that many of you are thinking to yourselves, ‘We are always praying for vocations; we never stop’. However, we must not lose heart in this...
by webmaster | May 9, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The Diocesan annual pilgrimage to Lourdes is soon to take place. Whether travelling to France or staying at home let us keep each other in prayer during this month particularly dedicated to Our Blessed Mother. Live broadcasts from Lourdes can be found...
by webmaster | Apr 26, 2014 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters, Uncategorized
Dear Sisters and Brothers, I am well aware of the reality of sin not only notionally but also from a very personal point of view; I bump into it at regular intervals each day. I find myself debating in my mind and heart. “I know what the right thing to do is, what the...
by webmaster | Apr 25, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The Canonisation of Blessed Pope’s John XXIII and John Paul II will be screened live at cineworld in Middlesbrough. Bring your 3D glasses! For those looking for some spiritual sustenance see the following link:...
by webmaster | Apr 11, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The annual Bishop Dunn Memorial Lecture will be held at Ushaw College at 7.00pm on Tuesday April 29th. “A Vision for Excellence: Lay and Ordained Collaboration for a Well-Run Church.” by Kerry Robinson The speaker, Kerry Robinson, is Executive Director of the US...
