by webmaster | Jul 7, 2010 | Papal Visit 2010
Dear Brothers and Sisters Just a brief and sincere note of thanks to you for your contributions to the collection (including the hundreds of gift aid envelopes) for the Papal visit. This has raised £24,822.16 and in addition, we have had a donation of £1,000 from...
by webmaster | Jul 7, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
From Monday 19th until Sunday 25th July there will be a ‘Pilgrimage of Hope’ to Rome for young people (18-35) associated with the Carmelite Order (contact Fr. Tony Lester for details phone 01904 410249). For general information please contact Johan...
by webmaster | Jul 7, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
There will be a mini-retreat to Aylesford Priory (The Friars) in Kent on Friday 16th – Sunday 18th July coinciding with the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on 16th July and the Day for the Carmelite Family on Sunday 18th July (please book rooms by contacting the...
by webmaster | Jul 7, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
On Saturday 10th July there will be a meeting at Lawrence Street looking at the topic of “Carmel: A Family of Solidarity”, with a particular focus on the Carmelite Order’s highlighting of people-trafficking.
by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
What do you know about Bangladesh? You will probably know that thousands of Bengalis now live in the UK and have made a huge contribution to our economy. And that Bangladeshi curry has become one of the UK’s favourite foods! But did you know that the Sundarbans...
by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Justice and Peace
The Red Cross report “Not gone, but forgotten” has recently been released. It focuses on the severe poverty asylum seekers in the UK find themselves, as they struggle to find food and shelter. We do not have to look to the Third World to find refugees who...
by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, English Martyrs, York, Parishes
READ-A-BOOK-A-MONTH bible-challenge has slowed down since Easter, as author Mary Callan prepares for a family wedding and helps with a convalescence. ‘Everything had to slow down’ says Mary. ‘The next pamphlet is on its way at last: St Mark’s...
by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Miscellaneous
The 14th Annual Football Tournament for primary schools in the Diocese was held at St Mary’s Sports College, Cranbrook Avenue, Hull on Saturday 22nd May 2010. This was the fourth time that the event had been held in Hull (St Mary’s 02, 07 and 2010 and St...
by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events
Seven of our nine Jubilarians (see list below) joined Bishop Drainey and a large number of their brother priests at the Cathedral on 11th June to celebrate both their Jubilees and to draw to a conclusion the Year for Priests. They were joined by friends as well as...
by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes, Religious Communities, St Andrew's, Teesville
Fifty Years of Service A Sister from the Cross and Passion based in St. Andrew’s Parish, Teesville, Middlesbrough, has celebrated fifty years of service. Sister Maria Varley CP celebrated her Golden Jubilee on Friday, May 14 with a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by...
by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Parishes
The May Procession went without a hitch and we were heartened by visitors from surrounding parishes. Following a cloudburst, which contained rain, hail and snow all at once, we were holding our breath but the sunshine lasted just long enough. The church was a blaze of...
by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Parishes, Sacraments
At St Mary and St Joseph Catholic Church, Hedon on Sunday 13th June, one child made her First Holy Communion. Photo copyright of Colin Brammer She was joined by three others who all made their First Communions the previous Sunday at Saints Peter and John Fisher,...
by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events
Mark Proctor’s team recovered from going two goals down to beat Emanuel Pogatetz and Ali Brownlee’s team 4-3 in the LOTSURF.com charity match thriller at the Riverside. And as well as having the experience of a lifetime, players contributed to a total of around...
by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes
On 21st May, Fr Andrew Smith OPraem celebrated his Ruby Anniversary in Thirsk. Following the celebration of Mass, a party was held, attended by his family, friends and parishioners of All Saints Church, Thirsk.
by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | Organisations, Parishes
On Sunday 21st February, Holy Name of Mary (Middlesbrough) Foundation of the Union of Catholic Mothers held a Cake Stall and Tombola to raise funds for its charities. Through the generosity of parishioners, £230.64 was raised of which £150.00 has been donated to the...
by webmaster | Jul 5, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Drawn on Monday 7th June 2010 £100 Winning No 319 £75 Winning No 215 £50 Winning No 173 £25 Winning No 98 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 5th July 2010 New members welcome. Ask for details on 01642...
by webmaster | Jul 5, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Click here to read the statement from the Pontifical Council, entitled ‘Christians and Buddhists respect human life as the basis of respect for all beings’.
by webmaster | Jun 25, 2010 | Miscellaneous
The Lourdes ‘Do’ scheduled for Friday 2nd July at the Marton Hotel and Country Club has been postponed.
by webmaster | Jun 13, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Sets of photos kindly taken by Philip Cook are now available to download (subject to the Diocesan Terms and Conditions of use). There are two identical sets of each; one on the Diocese’s MobileMe account, the other on the Diocese’s Flickr account. First...
by webmaster | Jun 12, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Northern Lay Carmelite Retreat on Friday 18th – Sunday 20th June at Minsteracres, nr. Consett (contact Teresa Kelly for details 01670 737563)
by webmaster | Jun 8, 2010 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Drawn on Monday 10th May 2010 £100 Winning No 25 £75 Winning No 157 £50 Winning No 44 £30 Winning No 196 £25 Winning No 68 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 7th June 2010 New members welcome. Ask for details on 01642...
by webmaster | Jun 8, 2010 | Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York
A selection of recent photos from St Wilfrid’s Church in York courtesy of Lars Karlsson. [cincopa 10663019]
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Apostleship of the Sea, Bishop Terry, Organisations
Following an invitation from the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS), Bishop Terence visited Teesport on Thursday 29th April to see for himself the extent of the port operations and to meet key personnel from the port authority, and volunteers from both the AOS and the...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Apostleship of the Sea, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
The seventh Annual Apostleship of the Sea Pilgrimage to Holy Island is to be held on Saturday 19th June 2010, and is to be led by The Rt Rev Peter Moran, Bishop of Aberdeen and AOS Bishop Promoter for Scotland. The pilgrimage format will be the same as in previous...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Miscellaneous, Organisations
Edna Hunneysett, whose pioneering work in supporting families and friends who care for those with mental illnesses is well-known to Voice readers, is currently drawing up a Compendium of Prayers regarding mental ill health. These prayers have been composed by...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Organisations, Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
The 13th annual Rosary Procession took place on Sunday, May 2 at St. Andrew’s Church, Teesville, led by the Episcopal Vicar of the Northern Vicariate, Fr. John Paul Leonard and Canon Edmond Gubbins, Parish Priest of St. Andrew’s. Over 200 people walked through...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Liturgy and Music
The liturgical year has many special Sundays when congregations remember particular groups of people such as seafarers, prisoners, teachers and mothers. The Royal School of Church Music believes that it is also important to celebrate the music and musicians that are a...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
A presentation on Wednesday 7th July by Johan Bergström-Allen to York Interfaith Group (all welcome) at More House Catholic Chaplaincy in Heslington, 7.30pm.
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
There will be a day of recollection on Sunday 4th July at Wood Hall Carmel near Wetherby (LS22 4HZ), hosted by Leeds CSG, with input from Fr. Kevin Melody, O.Carm., on his experience of visiting the Carmelite Family in Asia. Timetable to be confirmed. Contact Johan...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Diocese
Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the retiring collection at the Chrism Mass. The £900 raised will be shared equally between the Priests’ Training Fund and the Retired Priests’ Welfare Fund.
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Religious Communities
Sisters Anne, Dymphna and Matthew of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph, have left St Thomas More’s Convent in Middlesbrough and have moved into their new residence at 67 Trefoil Wood, Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough, TS7 8RR, telephone number (01642) 310382....
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Colin Hardy reports on how he made the most of his retirement gift from the Diocese. We were given a most delightful gift from colleagues in the Diocese when I retired from my temporary position as Director of Schools for the Diocese. We thought the only possibility...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations, Parishes
‘John was standing with two of his disciples, when he saw Jesus walking by. ‘There is the Lamb of God!’ he said. The two disciples heard him say this and went with Jesus. Jesus turned, saw them following him and asked ‘What are looking...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Organisations
Dear Friends I hope this email finds you all in good health and spirit. You may be aware that this year’s CAFOD Pilgrimage to Holy Island is on Saturday 3 July. What I’m enquiring about is to see if you feel that there may be enough interest among...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Organisations
Thank you for your generous donations to help people after the earthquake in Haiti. CAFOD was overwhelmed when the Catholic Community in England and Wales raised more than £4.7 million for CAFOD’s Haiti earthquake appeal. Your generous support, even at a time...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Organisations, Parishes
On Saturday 24th April, St Aelred’s, York, celebrated the 50th Anniversary of St Aelred’s UCM Foundation, which was founded on 5th April 1960. Mass was concelebrated by Canon Jerry Twomey and Fr Sean O’Donnell from Filey, who is our Diocesan...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Parishes
‘There is no question whatsoever of the basic moral evil underlying all instances of sexual abuse of children. It is a misuse of power and a betrayal of trust on the part of the abuser and it can result in tremendous long-term psychological harm and damage to...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | English Martyrs, York, Organisations, Parishes
At the AGM of the Diocesan Women’s Commission, held on 8th May in English Martyrs Hall, York, the guest speaker was Mrs Margaret Sentamu, the wife of the Archbishop of York. In the first part of her talk, Mrs Sentamu spoke about Christian giving. It should be...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Liturgy and Music, Religious Communities
The combined choirs of Ampleforth Abbey joined former members of the choirs and some splendid soloists, two of whom were Old Amplefordians, James Arthur (D98) and Nick Scott (D05), for a moving performance of Mozart’s Requiem in the Abbey Church on Sunday 2nd...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2010 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ As I am sure you are all aware Pope Benedict plans to visit our country for four days from 16-19 September. The visit will be a mix of State and pastoral activities which will start with him meeting the Queen at Holyrood Palace in...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2010 | Endsleigh Centre, Event Calendar, Organisations, Pastoral Centres
Hull and East Riding Newman Circle present a talk by Reverend Angela Bailey, Vicar of Rowley and Skidby entitled ‘Anglican Catholics/Catholic Anglicans – how we see ourselves’ at the Endsleigh Centre, Beverley Road, on Wednesday 16th June, 7.30pm-9pm...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Parishes, Sacraments
The First Holy Communions at St Vincents Church, Hull, on 9th May proved to be a special, bittersweet occasion for the parish, as the Parish Priest, Fr Michael White, has finally given in to his failing health and retires this August, so this will be his final First...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2010 | Organisations
Archbishop Vincent Nichols has told Young Christian Workers (YCW) that they make a “vital contribution towards building a more fair and just society”. YCW members from around England and Wales gathered at Westminster Cathedral on 1 May, the feast of their...
by webmaster | May 23, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Justice and Peace
Cath Ramos writes, Dear Friends, Click here to view/download a letter about Anselme Noumbiwa – his lack of safety in Cameroon and his right to practise freely his religion -which we hope you will sign and send out as widely as possible in advance of this weekend...
by webmaster | May 12, 2010 | Parishes
Batman, Elvis, Cruella deVille and other stars joined with parishioners of St Joseph, Stokesley to raisefunds to provide furnishings for a new mission parish in Kenya and as part of the project, members of the parish braved the sea at Saltburn early one wet, cold and...
by webmaster | May 11, 2010 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Parishes
Wednesday 12 May, 7.30pm at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Stokesley Kath Sainsbury and others from ‘Justice First’ will speak on ‘The Journey, the Story of Asylum’. All are welcome.
by webmaster | May 2, 2010 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
4th Sunday of Easter Dear Sisters and Brothers They say it is a sign of age when policemen look younger and younger. If that is the case, I am not sure how to interpret a remark made to me at the end of the Mass of Chrism during Holy Week. Looking at all the priests...
by webmaster | May 2, 2010 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
4th Sunday of Easter Dear Sisters and Brothers They say it is a sign of age when policemen look younger and younger. If that is the case, I am not sure how to interpret a remark made to me at the end of the Mass of Chrism during Holy Week. Looking at all the priests...
by webmaster | May 2, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Bishop Terry
Depending on the swiftness of delivery of the Catholic Voice to your parish (and assuming you are not reading this article on-line), you may be reading this article either just before, or immediately after, the General Election. Whatever way you have voted or will...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Endsleigh Centre, Pastoral Centres, Religious Communities
Yet another milestone in the progression of Endsleigh House was marked on Wednesday 14th April when Bishop Terence Patrick marked the opening of the new reception area, giving his blessing to the whole building and on all the activities conducted in it. He included in...
