by webmaster | Aug 28, 2011 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Pastoral Letter of Terence Patrick Drainey, Bishop of Middlesbrough Dear brothers and sisters, I don’t consider myself old, well, not very old, but already since my boyhood I have lived through at least six major changes in the language used to celebrate the...
by webmaster | Jun 25, 2011 | Voice Column
During the last few weeks it has been good to welcome parts of the Church Universal into our diocese. Just before leaving for Lourdes I was able to welcome Archbishop Zacheus Okoth from the diocese of Kisumu in Western Kenya. I had worked in Archbishop Okoth’s diocese...
by webmaster | Jun 25, 2011 | Event Calendar, Parishes
On Saturday 3rd July pilgrims led by Father William Massie, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Middlesbrough, will walk in the steps of Blessed Nicholas Postgate on the day of the annual Postgate Rally. The walk, aided by the Middlesbrough Knights of St Columba,...
by webmaster | Jun 25, 2011 | Event Calendar, Parishes
The annual Postgate Rally, in honour of Blessed Nicholas Postgate and the English and Welsh Martyrs, takes place on Sunday 3rd July 2011 at 3pm in Egton Bridge. There will be hymns from 2.30 p.m. All are welcome. Parking is free. Please bring suitable...
by webmaster | Jun 25, 2011 | Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley, Parishes
The Annual Assumption Pilgrimage scheduled for Sunday 15th August 2011 at Mount Grace has been cancelled for reasons beyond the Diocese’s control.
by webmaster | Jun 24, 2011 | Religious Communities
The Friends of the Bar Convent would like you to join them on Friday 8th July at 7pm for a delicious Salmon Buffet. Tickets £15 Ticket price includes supper and first glass of wine or juice. Further wine can be purchased on the evening either by the bottle or glass....
by webmaster | Jun 24, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Bishop Ambrose Giffiths, Bishop Emeritus of Hexham and Newcastle and former Abbot of Ampleforth, died peacefully on 14th June 2011 at the age of 82. He had retired as Bishop in May 2004 and returned to the Benedictine parish of St Mary, Leyland, where he had served as...
by webmaster | Jun 24, 2011 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music
Graham Kendrick and Band – Saturday 9th July 2011 – 7.00 pm – Stockton Baptist Tabernacle Stewart McCredie, of Ministry in Music, writes, We are delighted to welcome Graham Kendrick and his band to the area and they will be ‘performing’...
by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | Appeals and Special Events
It’s funny how things can strike you, even when it’s completely out of context. During the recent state visit to England of US President Barack Obama, one political commentator said: “An event of this significance needs to galvanize our two...
by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | Diocese
Copy and photographs for inclusion in the Catholic Voice should be sent to: The Editor, Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice, Curial Offices, 50a The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6QT. Tel: (01642) 850505, Fax: (01642) 851404, E-mail:...
by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Two wonderful opportunities for growth in faith, knowledge, and understanding “Wellsprings” – Our Diocesan Catechists’ Foundation Course Having had sixty participants complete the first year of Wellsprings and be commissioned as Catechists this month, we are delighted...
by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Twenty-four heartfelt, profound and challenging stories I take absolutely no credit for the idea behind “Why I’m a Catholic”. Whilst discussing plans for evangelisation during Lent and Easter, it was Canon John Lumley who hit upon the idea of...
by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | CAFOD, Organisations, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
When parishioners were asked to suggest causes to benefit from donations to the Cathedral’s Charity Bowl they came up with a list of 17. The newly formed Justice and Peace Group were then asked to examine those and make recommendations. So, during the first...
by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | Bishop Terry, CAFOD, Organisations, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
4th-6th June 2011 Mgr Héctor Fabio Henao, Mélida Esther Guevara and Jesus Alberto Castilla Salazar, accompanied by Francis McDonagh, CAFOD’s Andes Programme Manager, visited Middlesbrough over the 4th–6th June to share their experiences of life in...
by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | CAFOD, Organisations, Parishes
The CAFOD Action Group at St Leonard and St Mary’s RC Church, Malton, held a plants and pots of jam sale on 4th/5th June after services for CAFOD’s efforts in El Salvador. They raised £226.00.
by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | Appeals and Special Events, Pilgrimage
Our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham, led by Bishop Terence, will soon be upon us. Places are limited and will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis. There should be no more than two people per application though parents can include their children who...
by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Happiness is very much in the news at the moment. The National Wellbeing Survey is now under way to measure our quality of life, and an initiative to create a happier society ‘Action for happiness’ has just been launched. In their search for what makes us...
by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | Organisations
SVP members welcome their international President to the North of England The St Vincent de Paul Society in the North of England welcomed their international President, Michael Thio, and his wife, Rosalind, on their visit in May. Michael comes from Singapore, leads a...
by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | Organisations
The Hull and District Catholic Women’s Luncheon Club held their AGM on Tuesday 10th May when Mrs Evelyn Hutton retired as President. Each year, the members raise money for a charity chosen by the President and this year, Mrs Hutton was able to present Mrs Janet...
by webmaster | Jun 23, 2011 | Diocese
Earlier this year, the Diocesan Gift Aid Office, with the assistance of Parish Gift Aid Organisers, made a concerted effort to promote the benefits and flexibility of the Gift Aid Scheme. The promotion took place over three separate weekends during the months of...
by webmaster | Jun 22, 2011 | Organisations
Catenian Conference and First Mass in The Sage, Gateshead The Catenian Association’s Annual Conference and Social Weekend held in Newcastle and Gateshead recently was a huge success. It was attended by close to 800 delegates and wives. Friday evening saw the Civic...
by webmaster | Jun 22, 2011 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Drawn on Monday 6th June 2011 £100 Winning No 35 £75 Winning No 84 £50 Winning No 193 £30 Winning No 113 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 4th June 2011
by webmaster | Jun 22, 2011 | Parishes
Sunday 8th May was an especially big day at St Vincent’s in Hull. Not only did 24 children make their First Holy Communion, but it was also the first under the new parish priest, Fr Jim O’Brien. Congratulations to all involved in First Holy Communions across our...
by webmaster | Jun 22, 2011 | Parishes
The annual outdoor May Procession on Sunday 15th May at St Vincent’s Church in Hull. It is believed to be the last survivor of this ancient Marian tradition in the southern half of the Diocese and attracted visitors from as far afield as Beverley and Hornsea. The...
by webmaster | Jun 22, 2011 | Parishes
Significant successes came to a group of very young dancers from the Kevin O’Conner’s Scarborough-based School of Irish Dancing; all are pupils at St Peter’s Catholic school. The girls gained first place in the National section of the British Arts awards that took...
by webmaster | Jun 6, 2011 | Event Calendar, Parishes
Nearly 60 parishioners recently enjoyed a full English breakfast at St Leonard and St Mary’s RC Church parish community centre, Malton, following Sunday Mass. The meal was organised and cooked by Bob Richardson of York who is a member of HCPT which helps...
by webmaster | Jun 4, 2011 | Miscellaneous
On World Communications Day we pray for communications professionals. The theme this year is ‘Truth, Proclamation and Authenticity of Life in the Digital Age’. The Catholic Communications Network (CCN) provides support for the bishops of England and Wales and the...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Voice Column
At this time, I ask you to pray especially to pray for vocations. However, I would like you to remember that we have four seminarians training at the moment. Two are completing their propaedeutic year at the English college in Valladolid, Spain. Two will be...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Liturgy and Music
On the new translation of the Roman Missal Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ At the beginning of Advent this year, when we gather for Mass, we shall be using the new translation of the Roman Missal. This will be the case not only in England and Wales but throughout...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Miscellaneous
The bishops of England and Wales are re-establishing the practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays as a penance to identify with Christ on the cross. The Bishops’ Conference stated, “Every Friday is set aside by the Church as a special day of penance,...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Liturgy and Music
Preparing for the new translation of the Roman Missal September is fast approaching! That is when we will begin to use the new English translation of the third edition of the Roman Missal. The Missal, containing all the prayers, chants and instructions for the...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Miscellaneous
The Mary Thompson Fund, of which Bishop Terry is a patron, supports refugees and people seeking asylum in the Tees Valley. On Saturday 25th June, from 10.30am until around 4.30pm there will be a Sponsored Walk from The Lion Pub at Blakey Ridge in aid of the Mary...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Appeals and Special Events
On Saturday 12th March, people from across our Diocese gathered at the National Science Centre in York for a Day Conference entitled ‘Big Society or Broken Britain’. Chaired by Bishop Terry, the Conference opened with a rousing presentation by Ampleforth old boy and...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations
Saturday 11th June from 9.30am Meeting at Lawrence Street looking at the topic of “Carmelite Culture” (t.b.c.) with input from Fr. Michael Manning, O.Carm. Michael was Carmelite Prior of York several years ago, and returns to Yorkshire to reflect with us on the...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Organisations
Wednesday 8th June at 7am (time t.b.c.) Our friends at York Minster are kindly allowing us to celebrate the feast of one of York’s medieval saints, at the site of his shrine in the crypt. Entry is by the door in the Chapter House Yard at the back of the Minster. The...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations
Sunday 5th June at 4pm Leeds and York Carmelite Spirituality Groups’ pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of the Crag in Knaresborough. Fr. Tony Lester, O.Carm., will celebrate Mass with us in this ancient Marian chapel by the River Nidd. All are...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations
Saturday 4th June, Carmelite pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Doncaster. Lay Carmelites from across Yorkshire will gather at the restored Shrine in the Church of St. Peter-in-Chains on Doncaster’s Chequer Road. For details contact Walter Whitman on 01709...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Event Calendar, Parishes
St Joseph’s Church, Middlesbrough present an Evening of Music, Song and Entertainment with Susan Robertson and The Stockton to Darlington Ukulele Express on Friday 17th June at The Blue Bell Hotel, Middlesbrough. Sound and Disco by Terry Gallagher Raffle,...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Organisations
concludes another successful year for York’s Newman Circle The York Newman Circle’s AGM on 11th April was followed by an enthralling talk from Dr Stephen Gregson on the Shroud of Turin. Several points emerged clearly from the talk. First, despite having been...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
The Ladies Group from St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe, presented a cheque to Teesside Hospice Care Foundation. The cheque was for £3,523 including £750 match funding, which was raised on their annual Charity Night held at the Marton Hotel and Country Club on Friday 28th...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York
The Knights of St Columba Council 95 (York) are holding their annual Mass in the Choir of York Minster on Monday 13th June at 7.30 pm. The celebrant will be Canon Michael Ryan, Parish Priest of St Wilfrid’s Church. This is to celebrate the Feast of St Columba, the...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music, Parishes
By Julian Savory on Sunday 3rd July 2011 at 2.30pm at St Vincent’s Church, Queen’s Road, Hull Collection in aid of St Vincent’s organ maintenance fund Contact J Murray on 07761 137412
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music, Parishes
Invitatione present a concert of German Baroque music on Saturday 4th June 2011 at 1.00pm at St Vincent’s Church, Queen’s Road, Hull. Adults £4.00, Concessions £2.00 Proceeds in aid of St Vincent’s organ maintenance fund Contact J Murray on 07761...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
You might well ask ‘who is Marriage Care’? We’ve been called a best-kept secret! Marriage Care is a charity operating across England and Wales, from 53 centres, with over 100 counselling locations and more than 750 volunteers. We were established in...
by webmaster | May 28, 2011 | Parishes
Two Catholics made up the dozen of clergy and parishioners of St Anne’s Church of England Parish Church, making a Stations of the Cross on the Monday before Good Friday around the village. The way followed the traditional Catholic form of the Stations and each...
by webmaster | May 27, 2011 | Parishes
Congratulations to three new Church members in Thirsk. Anielle Milne, Emma Jones and Richard Duree were received into the Church in All Saints, Thirsk, on Sunday 24 April after a course of preparation over a number of months.
by webmaster | May 27, 2011 | Miscellaneous, Parishes
Some 80 people joined in a hymns-and-readings service held outside the supermarket at Saltburn-by-Sea, North Yorkshire, on Good Friday when Mgr Ricardo Morgan, of Our Lady of Lourdes parish, urged people to spread Christ’s message in their everyday lives, not only in...
by webmaster | May 27, 2011 | Organisations
Redcar and Cleveland’s Catenian Circle’s Clergy night was celebrated as usual on Shrove Tuesday, 8th March. Redcar’s President, Mike Horsefield, and brothers from the Circle were delighted to share a sumptuous meal with 10 members of the clergy at Saltburn Golf Club....
by webmaster | May 27, 2011 | Organisations
A party of Knights and some of their wives were led by Fr Gerard Robinson on a trip to Rome at the end of March. We arrived in Rome on the Monday evening and were immediately given a guided tour of the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon areas where we met up with Fr John...
by webmaster | May 27, 2011 | CAFOD, Organisations
Maria Horkan writes, I’ve recently returned from a month long visit to the West African country of Liberia as part of CAFOD’s ‘Step into the Gap’ programme, which I’m doing whilst working on the Youth Ministry Team in the Diocese of...
