by webmaster | Mar 5, 2011 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
Cleveland Newman Circle presents a talk entitled ‘Church Action on Poverty’ by Greg Brown, CAP Community Organiser. The talk will be held at St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe, TS7 OEB on Wednesday 16th March 2011, 7.30 pm coffee for 7.45 pm start All are...
by webmaster | Mar 5, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Depaul UK was founded by Cardinal Basil Hume in 1989 as a response to the growing number of homeless young people on our streets. From a single 14 bed hostel at Willesden in North West London, Depaul UK has grown to become the largest youth homelessness charity in the...
by webmaster | Mar 5, 2011 | Event Calendar, Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
The Youth Group from St Andrew’s Parish, Teesville, has organised a St Patrick’s Night Family Ceilidh on Friday 18th March 2011. The event will be held in St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Fabian Road, Teesville, starting at 7.30 pm with live music provided...
by webmaster | Mar 5, 2011 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Drawn on Monday 7th February 2011 £100 Winning No 215 £75 Winning No 239 £50 Winning No 66 £30 Winning No 205 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 7th March 2011
by webmaster | Mar 1, 2011 | Obituaries, Parishes
Fr Sean O’Donnell died in Ireland in the evening of Wednesday 9th February after suffering an illness that began soon after he retired in the autumn of 2010. The Bishop of Middlesbrough, The Rt Rev Terence Patrick Drainey, travelled to Ireland for the reception...
by webmaster | Feb 20, 2011 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
19/20 February 2011 Dear Brother and Sisters Today is Education Sunday and on this particular occasion it falls within the Year of Catholic Education. During his recent visit to our country, Pope Benedict paid special tribute to the contribution Catholic schools have...
by webmaster | Feb 20, 2011 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brother and Sisters Today is Education Sunday and on this particular occasion it falls within the Year of Catholic Education. During his recent visit to our country, Pope Benedict paid special tribute to the contribution Catholic schools have made over the years...
by webmaster | Feb 15, 2011 | Liturgy and Music, Parishes
An opportunity to join in singing some of the world’s greatest choral music Led by Timothy Craig Harrison with Martin Richardson (organ) Saturday 5th March 2011, 1.30pm-4.30pm At St Joseph’s Church, Green Lane, Newby, Scarborough All welcome. £2.00 per...
by webmaster | Feb 14, 2011 | Event Calendar, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
On Sunday 20th February 2011 at 3pm there will be a Memorial Service at St Mary’s Cathedral, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough for those killed in tragic circumstances. All are welcome.
by webmaster | Feb 6, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Have you got what it takes? Middlesbrough Diocesan Youth Service presents the search for the stars of the year! Pope Idol 2011 takes place on Saturday 5th March, 7.30pm Tickets: £7.50 from the Box Office: (01642) 815181 or call Fiona on 07791 146017 Proceeds to...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Miscellaneous
£4000 raised for Youth Mission team Clergy, young people and friends entertained a packed Middlesbrough Theatre to raise money for MYMission, the Diocesan Youth Mission Team on the 14 – 15 January. The variety show, compered by Canon Gerard Robinson boasted some new...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Schools and Colleges
Milly Cooper (19), Gap student at St Martin’s Ampleforth School, has been growing her hair continuously since she was about nine years old and has always planned that the final cut would be to raise money for a good cause. Arriving in England in January 2010,...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Parishes
To help us enter the spirit of the liturgical season, the Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes and St Peter Chanel in Hull joined forces in September last with the Year 10 Art and Design class at St Mary’s College. After an initial presentation of the brief and a visit...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Organisations
Lent Fast Day will be on Friday 18th March. For further information, please contact David or Carol on (01904) 671767 or e-mail...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | CAFOD, English Martyrs, York, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes
CAFOD Volunteers and Supporters Day You are invited to a day for CAFOD volunteers and supporters on Saturday 26th February 2011, 10am to 4pm at English Martyrs Parish Hall, Dalton Terrace, York. Are you a CAFOD volunteer, supporter or thinking about volunteering for...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | CAFOD, Organisations
In November 2010, a group of people from CAFOD and the Romero Trust made a Pilgrimage to El Salvador to mark the 30th Anniversary of the deaths of the missionaries in El Salvador on 4th December 1980. They were: Ita Ford; Maura Clark; Dorothy Kazel and Jean Donovan....
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Event Calendar, Schools and Colleges
There will be an RCIA/Journey in Faith Retreat Day at All Saints Lower School, Nunnery Lane, York on Saturday 26th February 2011, 10.30am – 3.00pm The guest speaker will be Sr Mary Bernard Potter. Those attending are reminded that they should bring a packed...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | CAFOD, Organisations, Parishes
During the mid-November meeting of the fledgling parish council of St Bede’s parish in Marske, it was agreed that we should (belatedly) launch an Advent project to raise £750.00 to donate to CAFOD to provide a water supply for a needy community. It was felt that...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
The Knights of St Columba has been re-established in the city of Hull and the Deputy Supreme Knight of the Order, Bro Bertie Grogan, travelled from London to formally announce the re-erection of Council No 45 Hull and to install its Officers. We have been active with...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations, Religious Communities
The Carmelite Spirituality Group invites you to a talk entitled ‘The Message of Lourdes and Carmelite Spirituality’ to be given by Fr. Antony Lester, O.Carm. on Saturday 2 April, 9.30am-4pm The Carmelite Order began in the Holy Land 800 years ago. It is...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations, Religious Communities
The Carmelite Spirituality Group invite you to a talk by the Most Rev. Fr. Joseph Chalmers, O.Carm., former Prior General on Saturday 12 March 2011, 9.30am-4pm The Carmelite Order began in the Holy Land 800 years ago. It is one of Christianity’s richest spiritual...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar, Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York
In the aftermath of the recent extensive media coverage about the rescue of the Chilean miners, we all know much more about that South American country and its people. You are warmly invited to attend your local Women’s World Day of Prayer service, always the...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Diocese
Have you got your copy? The Middlesbrough Diocesan Year Book 2011 is now on sale in most churches in the Diocese costing £2.00 Alternatively, you can order a copy by post for £2.00 plus postage and packing from: Miss Jenny Dowson, Curial Offices, 50a The Avenue,...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | CAFOD, Justice and Peace, Organisations
Putting faith and ethics into practice A Diocesan Day Conference chaired by the Rt Rev Terence Drainey, Bishop of Middlesbrough and sponsored by Richmond Constituency Group (Middlesbrough Diocese), CAFOD and Middlesbrough Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission at the...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Justice and Peace
Scripted by Sonja Linden. Personal testimonies of asylum seekers in the UK When: Sunday 6th February @ 2pm Where: The Avenue Methodist Church, The Avenue, Linthorpe Middlesbrough TS5 6PA Tickets are free! Arrive early to secure a seat. You know before the war in my...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Pastoral Centres, St Bede's Pastoral Centre
Middlesbrough Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission presents a talk by Bruce Kent, ‘A Passion for Peace’, on Saturday 12th February 2011, 10.30 am at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, Blossom Street, York One day it’s going to dawn on the human race...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Parishes, Schools and Colleges, St Andrew's, Teesville
The Ellen Timney Foundation, set up to remember Ellen Timney by continuing her good works, has been working with local parishes and schools to bring Christmas cheer to deprived children on Teesside. Canon Eddie Gubbins and Fr Pat Keogh joined Ellen’s husband Tony and...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Endsleigh Centre, Pastoral Centres
We arrived on Friday 26th November 2010 around 5.30 pm to a warm welcome from the Sisters of Mercy who reside at the Endsleigh Centre in Hull. We were shown to our room, which was very warm and homely and had all of the facilities necessary. As you would expect, there...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
The Cleveland Newman Circle present a talk by Fr Colin Battell OSB from Ampleforth Abbey entitled ‘Reflections on Anglicanorum Coetibus’ at St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe on Wednesday 16th February 2011 at 7.45 pm (coffee from 7.30 pm) Everyone is...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
One hundred and fifty four people from St Andrew’s Parish, Teesville, travelled back in time to Edwardian England for a Family Day Out with a difference – a taste of an old fashioned Christmas at Beamish. The time travellers included people of all ages...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Parishes
Jane Cook, Adult Formation Adviser for the Middlesbrough Diocese, writes, You may recall my article in the December Catholic Voice about the candles and ‘Light of the World’ images, which had been blessed by Pope Benedict and were being distributed to...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Jane Cook writes, I’m sure that most people in the Diocese are aware of the work and impact of Caroline Dollard, our ‘Celebrating Family’ Project Worker. Caroline is now at the start of her third year leading this important Marriage and Family Life...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Appeals and Special Events
Jane Cook, Adult Formation Adviser for the Middlesbrough Diocese, writes, Rev Christopher Humble, Minister at Central Methodist Church on St Saviourgate in York, is a long-standing friend of mine. He is a great enthusiast for ecumenism and church unity, and also for...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Drawn on Monday 10th January 2011 £100 Winning No 73 £75 Winning No 81 £50 Winning No 309 £30 Winning No 244 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 7th February 2011
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Appeals and Special Events
Once again heartfelt thanks from CAUSE to all who contributed to the Christmas Hamper Campaign. As usual, many of the donations were sent anonymously so we hope you will all accept this acknowledgement of our gratitude. The enthusiasm and generosity of all the young...
by webmaster | Feb 5, 2011 | Parishes, Religious Communities
Alpha ‘Day with the Spirit’ at Hornsea from St Charles Borromeo, Hull Diana Ormiston, Canon Loughlin, Sisters Brenda and Kathleen arranged the day by the sea, thanks to the Sisters of Mercy and their Convent.
by webmaster | Dec 26, 2010 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Sisters and Brothers, It has always seemed strange to me that we spend so much time preparing for Christmas and yet as soon as Christmas Day is over, we are already trying to forget it and move on with life. With the recession and having to cut back, the timing...
by webmaster | Dec 22, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events
In a historic first the BBC has announced that Pope Benedict XVI is to deliver ‘Thought for the Day’ on BBC Radio 4 on Christmas Eve. ‘Thought for the Day’ is normally broadcast at around 7.45am as part of the ‘Today’ programme....
by webmaster | Dec 19, 2010 | Organisations, Parishes
The Handicapped Fellowship Mass which was due to have taken place today (Sunday 19th December 2010) at 3pm in St Clare’s Church, Brookfield, Middlesbrough has been cancelled due to the snow and the freezing conditions.
by webmaster | Dec 17, 2010 | Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
The Ellen Timney Foundation, set up to remember Ellen Timney by continuing her good works, has been working with local parishes and schools to bring Christmas cheer to deprived children on Teesside. Canon Eddie Gubbins and Fr Pat Keogh joined Ellen’s husband...
by webmaster | Dec 13, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Parishes, Sacraments, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
There will be a Reconciliation Service at St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday 15th December at 7pm. All are welcome.
by webmaster | Dec 6, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events
A New Classroom for Sables but no furniture! We were all delighted to read in the November Voice about the success of so many of our Catholic schools within the diocese and also the great work of the Youth Mission. Just think how difficult it is for many children in...
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2010 | Event Calendar
Middlesbrough Diocesan Youth Service presents Rocking in the Aisles at Middlesbrough Theatre on 14-15 January 2011, curtain 7.30pm with The Chancey Brothers Spotlight Performing Arts The Scratch Band Canon Ged Robinson Canon Michael Loughlin Fr Stephen Maughan The...
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2010 | Obituaries
Sr Catherine died peacefully on 29th October 2010 at Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey. Sr Catherine (known to her many friends in the Diocese as Tess) was born and brought up in Thornaby and attended St Patrick’s Primary School and Newlands Convent,...
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
Looking back over the year, one could be forgiven for thinking 2010 has been a year of emergencies. Beginning with the terrible earthquake in Haiti in January, to the droughts that hit Eastern African countries and the floods in Pakistan, then the earthquake, tsunami...
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
Looking for a special gift for someone this Christmas? Take a look at CAFOD World Gifts 2010 selection and give a gift that makes a real difference. Visit CAFOD’s website www.cafod.org.uk/worldgifts
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
Your Kingdom Come – a short film showing how faith and action can change the world – is a new resource for parish and school groups including a ten minute DVD including interviews with CAFOD’s partners overseas, campaigners in England and Wales,...
by webmaster | Dec 4, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Organisations
Get loud and proud about Fairtrade by asking everyone to Show Off Your Label! Show off your passion, your favourite product and your Fairtrade stories. There’s a wide range of quality goods available, so why not organise a Fairtrade Coffee Morning or Wine...
by webmaster | Dec 3, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Congratulations to Canons John Lumley, David Grant, John Loughlin and Gerard Robinson on being made members of the Cathedral Chapter by Bishop Terry. Please remember them in your prayers.
by webmaster | Dec 3, 2010 | Justice and Peace
News has reached friends and supporters of Anselme Noumbiwa that he has at last managed to escape from Cameroon after months spent hiding in fear of his life having been forcibly returned to his home country over the summer. His move to another African country was...
