by webmaster | Jan 3, 2014 | Bishop Terry, Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters, Miscellaneous
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Wives, give way to your husbands, as you should in the Lord. Husbands love your wives, and treat them with gentleness. Children, be obedient to your parents always, because that is what will please the Lord. Parents never drive your...
by webmaster | Dec 2, 2013 | Diocese, Miscellaneous
Synod 2014 – Questionnaire: Some people might find the following version of the Synod on the Family-Simplified Questionnaire for the Extraordinary Synod on the Family in 2014 more direct and user friendly. If you are from the Middlesbrough Diocese please forward your...
by webmaster | Dec 2, 2013 | Bishop Terry, Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters, Miscellaneous
Dear Brothers and Sisters, This year we begin Advent in good company. Throughout this season, and indeed the whole of this liturgical year we will be guided and fed by St Matthew’s Gospel. Matthew presents us with Jesus who is the great teacher. As the Patriarchs...
by webmaster | Nov 26, 2013 | Bishop Terry
On hearing of the award of ‘City of Culture’ to Hull the Bishop of Middlesbrough said “The Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough is especially proud of this award, because Hull forms an important and integral part of the Catholic Life of our region. When one...
by webmaster | Oct 16, 2013 | Diocese
The Diocese of Middlesbrough is sad to announce the death of The Right Reverend Monsignor Canon Kevin Coughlan RIP, a priest of the Diocese retired from active ministry who had served as Vicar General. Monsignor Kevin Coughlan died on the morning of Monday 14th...
by webmaster | Sep 4, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Organisations
Dreams of the Beloved Community: 50th Anniversary of ‘I have a Dream’ speech by Martin Luther King Racial Justice Sunday enables Christian communities across Britain and Ireland with the opportunity to focus on the issue of ending racism and racial inequality. On...
by webmaster | Jun 27, 2013 | Miscellaneous
You are welcome to join in a Holy Walk through the Minster led by Clive Jackson finishing with Compline. Organised by SE York Group of Churches. Meet at 6.45pm at the NW Door on Thursday 18th July. For further details click here.
by webmaster | Jun 9, 2013 | Miscellaneous
The next Catholic Women’s League Diocesan Branch Meeting will be held on Saturday, on 6th July 2013 at Our Lady and St Peter’s, Bridlington commencing with Mass at 11-30am
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2013 | Bishop Terry, Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters, Miscellaneous
Dear Brothers and Sisters There are many voices clamouring for my attention during the course of every single day; from the moment I wake to my radio alarm until I fall asleep listening to soothing music. Some stridently demand that I listen to them, others...
by webmaster | Mar 19, 2013 | Miscellaneous
“The Year of Faith will also be a good opportunity to intensify the witness of charity.” Will it make a real difference? Will the effects of the Year of Faith be felt beyond the doors of our Churches and in the wider world? There is a danger that the Year of Faith...
by webmaster | Mar 19, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Training Days: As well as the training days already announced there will now be an extra mop-up session – you need to attend one of these sessions if you want to work as a Branc in Lourdes. There will be a session in Hull on Saturday 20th April 10:30 for an 11:00...
by webmaster | Mar 19, 2013 | Miscellaneous
The following Brancardier meetings have been arranged The Hull meeting will be on Tuesday the 19th March in The Humber Social Club (formerly the Royal Hotel), starting at 19:30 36 New Bridge Rd, Hull HU9 2RG The Middlesbrough meeting will be on Thursday 21st March in...
by webmaster | Mar 14, 2013 | Bishop Terry
Bishop Terence Drainey who is currently in Rome, has expressed, on behalf of the faithful of the Diocese of Middlesbrough, great joy and delight at the election of Pope Francis and pledges the love and prayers of the Catholic community of Teesside, North Yorkshire,...
by webmaster | Feb 17, 2013 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers Lent is always a gift to us, if we are willing to accept it. But in this Year of Faith it could be the best gift, the timeliest gift, the gift we desperately need, whether we realise it or not. I suppose the fundamental questions to ask...
by webmaster | Feb 16, 2013 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers Lent is always a gift to us, if we are willing to accept it. But in this Year of Faith it could be the best gift, the timeliest gift, the gift we desperately need, whether we realise it or not. I suppose the fundamental questions to ask...
by webmaster | Feb 14, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Dear Friend, Word of the Lord Conference – Durham, 24-26 April, 2013 I am writing to let you know about the forthcoming ‘Word of the Lord’ Conference, which has as its focus celebrating the gift of the Scriptures at the heart of the Church in England and Wales. In...
by webmaster | Feb 14, 2013 | Miscellaneous
CCS Mass of Thanksgiving and Ushaw Lecture from the Grand Master of the Knights of Malta Centre for Catholic Studies, Durham University March 6th will be an incredible day of thanksgiving, learning and forward reflection for the supporters and friends of the Centre...
by webmaster | Feb 11, 2013 | Bishop Terry
The Bishop of Middlesbrough, the Right Reverend Terence Patrick Drainey, expressed his surprise on learning of the announcement of the resignation of Pope Benedict but commented that the action was an example of the Pope putting the welfare of the Church before all...
by webmaster | Dec 29, 2012 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters Will this be the busiest, best discounted shopping weekend of the year? The shops have only been closed for a very short time and yet already people are queuing to ensure they get the best bargains of the year, spend their...
by webmaster | Nov 24, 2012 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers Today on the feast of Christ the King we celebrate National Youth Sunday. And so it is an opportune moment to reflect upon the importance of youth ministry within our Diocese and to remember with gratitude our young people, without whom we...
by webmaster | Sep 18, 2012 | Pilgrimage
The Second Lourdes Hospitalité Summer Ball took place on Friday 31st August at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. It was attended by 171 guests who were served with a welcome drink, a tremendous three course meal followed by coffee, and a superb night of live...
by webmaster | Sep 18, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Being a student in Rome means that you have the amazing privilege of being close to the Holy Father. After a year, I still haven’t got over the fact that I can walk out of the English College after Mass on a Sunday to see, listen to, and pray with the Pope at the...
by webmaster | Sep 18, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Father Edmund Hatton, Benedictine monk of Ampleforth Abbey who among his many roles spent more than 30 years revolutionizing and tending Ampleforth’s orchards, died peacefully at Ampleforth Abbey in Yorkshire on Friday 31st August 2012 at the age of 90. Christopher...
by webmaster | Sep 18, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Cleveland Newman Circle Presents a talk “THE REFORMATION IN CLEVELAND” BY Doctor Christine Newman Wednesday 17th October, 7.45pm Coffee from 7.30pm St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe, TS7 OEB All welcome
by webmaster | Sep 18, 2012 | Miscellaneous
The members of the Middlesbrough Branch of the Catholic Women’s League have two dates to look forward to in October. The Branch Meeting at St Joseph’s in Hull on Saturday 6th October starting with Holy Mass at 11.30 am. The following weekend, 12th to 14th October,...
by webmaster | Sep 18, 2012 | Organisations
Knights of St Columba, their friends and families will mark nine decades of Charity, Unity and Fraternity in Middlesbrough with a celebratory dinner at the Riverside Stadium on 12th October. It’s 90 years since Council 29 was established in the town, and since...
by webmaster | Sep 16, 2012 | Appeals and Special Events
To mark the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Benedict has asked the Church to celebrate a Year of Faith running from 11th October 2012 to the Feast of Christ the King 2013. In the coming months the Catholic Voice will carry details...
by webmaster | Sep 16, 2012 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous
Bishop Terry will lead the annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham on 27-28th October. The cost is £65.00 per person and includes transport, evening meal, bed and breakfast, and Sunday lunch. Application forms are available from Kath Gallagher on 01642 850505 ext...
by webmaster | Sep 16, 2012 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Parishes
Exploring Justice and Spirituality with Montserrat Fernadez Cafod’s programme officer in Nicaragua, Saturday 29th September, 10am-1pm at St. Francis Parish Hall, Middlesbrough. All are welcome.
by webmaster | Sep 16, 2012 | Event Calendar, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
United Nations Day of Peace at St Mary’s Cathedral Coulby Newham, Friday 21 September 2012, 7 – 8 pm UN theme 2012 ‘Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future’ Celebrations are happening world-wide for people from all traditions; this is an invitation to...
by webmaster | Sep 3, 2012 | Miscellaneous
On September 2, 2012 Fr. Thomas Rosica Salt + Light TV interviewed the recently appointed Secretary of the Congregation for the Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, Archbishop Arthur Roche. He is the former Chair of the International Commission for English...
by webmaster | Aug 21, 2012 | Miscellaneous
James Benfield, 38, was ordained to the Diaconate for the Diocese of Middlesbrough at St Mary’s College, Oscott on Saturday 30th June. James is originally from St Bernadette’s Parish, Nunthorpe. He is the son of parishioners Paul and Anthea Benfield. As an adult, he...
by webmaster | Aug 21, 2012 | Miscellaneous
On Wednesday 19th September 2012 in the Meeting Room of St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe at 7.45 pm (coffee from 7.30 pm) Very Rev Canon Michael Bayldon will speak on THE SHAPE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLING FOR THE FUTURE Schools established for a nascent and wobbly 19th Century...
by webmaster | Aug 21, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Father John Dear SJ at York St John University Wednesday 5th September at 7.00 pm The Cost of Peace Violence or the Non-Violent Jesus? Father John Dear SJ, an internationally recognised voice for peace and non-violence, is coming to England this summer. A Jesuit...
by webmaster | Aug 10, 2012 | Event Calendar
From October 2012 the Knights of St Columba will meet at the Cathedral in Middlesbrough. Unless otherwise stated this will be on the First Tuesday in the month at 7pm. Our meeting starts with Mass in the Cathedral Chapel. September’s meeting will take place at...
by webmaster | Jun 22, 2012 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar, Organisations, St Bede's Pastoral Centre
Middlesbrough Diocesan Women’s Commission (Diocesan Network of National Board of Catholic Women) present a talk by Sr Imelda Poole IBVM who will speak on ‘Modern Day Slavery in Europe: An Approach to the Work of Anti-Trafficking in Europe with Particular...
by webmaster | Jun 19, 2012 | Appeals and Special Events, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Lloyd’s TSB Bank, through www.lloydsbankinggroupcommunities.com is seeking to help local charities. Please use this opportunity to help the Middlesbrough Catholic Fellowship which helps disabled children and teenagers. The Fellowship is open to any denomination....
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Summertime Special will be returning to the stage in July 2012. The proceeds of the Summertime Special are being divided three ways between The Lourdes Sick Fund, The Cathedral 25th Anniversary Appeal and the Children’s Orphanage in the Holy Land. Please see the...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Neil Galloway, who is to be ordained as a Permanent Deacon in St Mary’s Cathedral at 12.00 pm on Saturday 30th June, reflects on vocation. On that same day, James Benfield will be ordained Deacon at Oscott College as he progresses towards ordination to the priesthood...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Father John Paul Leonard, a priest of the Diocese of Middlesbrough currently on the Staff of the Venerable English College, writes about Seminary life. It is said to be a truism that you arrive at seminary at the time you are meant to arrive. You then progress to...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Egton Bridge to Ugthorpe Sunday 1st July Journey with Blessed Nicholas Postgate Join Father William Massie and our Seminarians Follow in the footsteps of Blessed Nicholas Postgate setting off from St Hedda’s Church, Egton Bridge and ending at St Anne’s Church,...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Where and When? Invocation 2012 is a national discernment festival for young people, to be held in the grounds of St Mary’s College, Oscott in the Archdiocese of Birmingham from Friday 6th July – Sunday 8th July 2012. What is It? This national festival is aimed...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Young Catholics including Ryan Day, 27, a Middlesbrough Diocesan seminarian, will embark on a mammoth bike ride covering the length of the United Kingdom this summer to bear witness to their faith and raise money for three charities. Land’s End 2012 is the brainchild...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
The Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul which is celebrated on 29th June meant a great deal to Father Nicholas Postgate, our martyr of the moors. It was the date he left the English College at Douai in 1630 to join the English Mission. After a very basic education at...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
St Anne’s, Ugthorpe (Outdoors, weather permitting) with Concelebrated Mass at 3.00 pm in honour of the English & Welsh Martyrs and Blessed Nicholas Postgate Principal Celebrant Right Reverend Terence Patrick Drainey Sunday 1st July Hymns from 2.30 pm Mass at 3.00...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
This was no ordinary Easter Saturday, HCPT Group 122 from York are waiting in the frigid air for the coach to arrive. The group, made up of children and helper volunteers, are eagerly awaiting the week ahead. Lourdes is the destination, specifically Bernadette’s...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Pilgrimage
In October 2011, Bishop Terence led his first Middlesbrough Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham with over 90 of our parishioners from all over the Diocese joining him. It was a very spiritual occasion for all concerned and there was an overwhelming response from those...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
I went to Auschwitz with the Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) in March. It was and still is one of the most humbling and eye-opening experiences I have had. As an Ambassador for the HET, it has been truly rewarding to be given the opportunity to educate children and...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Evangelisation, Schools and Colleges
The annual trip to New York for St Mary’s College was a trip I will never forget and I am positive that is the same for everyone else who took part. The trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity and right from the night we arrived in the city that never sleeps, we...
by webmaster | Jun 15, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Arriving at York Minster with the two Margarets (Margaret Blatchford and Margaret Hinman) before 8.00 am on 21st April, we were struck by the grandeur of the building when it is virtually empty. Other members of the working party were busy in York St John University...
