by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Bishop Terry, Miscellaneous
Bishop Terry visited Her Majesty’s Young Offenders Institution Deerbolt, Barnard Castle, on Easter Sunday morning to join Prison Chaplain, Fr Patrick Cope, in celebrating the Easter Day Mass. During Mass the Bishop also received into the Church Darren, 19 years...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Wednesday 24th March saw Fr Patrick Cope return to St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe, where some 28 years ago he served as Deacon, in order to speak to the Cleveland Newman Circle on The Church Behind Bars. As the Bishop’s Adviser on Prisons and HM Prison Service...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
I am struck by the thought that life is changing all around us all of the time. Some changes will have repercussions for us, like the forthcoming general election. Will there be a new party in government? What will their priorities be for the future of Great Britain...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
From April, parishes in England and Wales will be able to connect to one of CAFOD’s partner communities in one of six countries: El Salvador, Brazil, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Bangladesh or Cambodia. For the first time, your parish will be able to hear from people in...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Sunday 3rd October, 3pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough Mass will be celebrated by Mgr Gerard Dasey, Vicar General. CAFOD Trustee and Parish Priest from Hexham and Newcastle Diocese, Fr Jim O’Keefe, will preach the homily. The Mass is being organised...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Saturday 3rd July Rt Rev John Arnold will celebrate Mass and the pilgrimage liturgy will be led by one of CAFOD’s longest serving members of staff, Clare Dixon, Head of CAFOD’s Latin America and Caribbean Team. The Pilgrimage will focus on the fiftieth...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Sunday 19th September, Great North Run (apply online at www.cafod.org.uk).
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
2nd to 12th September, El Camino de Santiago de Compostela (Treks the last 100 miles of the pilgrimage route. Only 22 places available so book now! – apply online at www.cafod.org.uk).
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Sunday 5th September, Middlesbrough 10K Run (apply online at www.middlesbrough10krun.com).
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations
Sunday 1st August sees the Jane Tomlinson 10K Run in York. Apply online at www.cafod.org.uk
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
Sunday 16th May, Middlesbrough 5K Run (apply online at www.middlesbrough10krun.com). Contact the CAFOD Middlesbrough Office for your Sponsor Pack – (01904) 671767 or by e-mailing...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, CAFOD Appeals, Event Calendar, Organisations
Christian Aid and CAFOD are coming together again to organise this year’s Humber Bridge Sponsored Walk on Saturday 8 May 2010, 2-5pm. Join us for a great day out and raise money to help our brothers and sisters in developing countries! For further information, to...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Parishes, Sacraments
The Easter Vigil is the high point of the Church’s liturgical year, when we celebrate the most fundamental truth of our Catholic faith: “Christ is risen from the dead!” All over the world, we celebrate the new life Christ brings by initiating new members...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Organisations, Parishes
Some 400 Knights and Dames attended the investiture of Col Victor Joseph Nicholls of the Pocklington Parish together with two Bishops (Arthur Roche of Leeds and Tom Burns of Menevia) and four other laity by Archbishop McDonald of Southwark, the Prior of the...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
The Legion of Mary invites you to the 13th Annual Rosary Procession including the traditional crowning of a statue of Our Lady on Sunday 2nd May, 3pm at St Andrew’s, Teesville. Procession led by Fr John Paul Leonard. Tea in the hall afterwards.
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | John Paul Centre
Drawn on Monday 12th April 2010 £100 Winning No 157 £75 Winning No 78 £50 Winning No 80 £25 Winning No 15 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 10th May 2010 New members welcome. Ask for details on 01642...
by webmaster | May 1, 2010 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Religious Communities
The fifteenth York Catholic History Day will be held at the Bar Convent on Saturday 5th June. Last year, the programme included topics both local and international. The day began with a talk by Sr Patricia Harriss CJ on Mary Ward through her writings. It was most...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Child abuse in the Catholic Church has been such a focus of public attention recently, that we, the Bishops of England and Wales, wish to address this issue directly and unambiguously. Catholics are members of a single universal body. These terrible crimes, and the...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Justice and Peace
New removal directions have been set for Anselme Noumbiwa, the Cameroonian Christian who fled in fear of his life for refusing to follow his tribal custom by entering into polygamous marriages. He is now due to be deprted on 28th April. We would like to ask you to...
by webmaster | Apr 20, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Justice and Peace
The following message has been received from Cath Ramos of Justice First. We are very worried that Anselme will be deported into mortal danger and would urge everyone to do what they can to save this man. Many of you will have heard Anselme speak at St Clare’s...
by webmaster | Apr 19, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
How would you like to experience playing for a team managed by Boro boss Gordon Strachan at the Riverside? Or maybe you’d love to be coached by the club’s Academy supremos David Parnaby and Mark Proctor? That’s the unique chance Boro fans are being...
by webmaster | Apr 16, 2010 | Miscellaneous
16th – 18th April 2010 Cath Ramos writes, Citizens for Sanctuary will be sending letters to prospective candidates asking them to commit to protecting sanctuary and to the stopping of the detention of children. If you wish to sign up to this letter or attend a...
by webmaster | Apr 15, 2010 | Event Calendar
On Sunday 23rd May in York; Pray on the Walls, Pray in the Minster. Starting at 5.15 on York City Walls, prayer in the Minster from 6.30 until 8.30pm. Contact Julie Wright on 01904 675755 or email...
by webmaster | Apr 15, 2010 | Event Calendar, Schools and Colleges
With song, music, magic and laughter on Friday 23rd April, 7.30pm at St Joseph’s Primary School, Marton Road. Tickets £4 including pie and peas (bring your own drinks and flag) from 01642 274286. (Entry ticket is prize draw ticket!)
by webmaster | Apr 15, 2010 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, Sacred Heart, Middlesbrough
This will be on Saturday 24th April in the Sacred Heart Church, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough. The Conference, which will be led by Fr John Paul Leonard, will start with Holy Mass at 12.30pm. Lunch after Mass, followed by speakers from Liverpool Senatus. All are...
by webmaster | Apr 15, 2010 | English Martyrs, York, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes
Mrs Sentamu will speak on Acts 4:35, ‘They laid it at the Apostles’ feet and it was distributed to each as any had need.’ This will be on Saturday 8th May, 10.30am-12.45pm, and will be followed by the AGM at 2pm in English Martyrs Church Hall, York....
by webmaster | Apr 14, 2010 | English Martyrs, York, Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York
Sunday 25th April 2010 12.00 pm to 1.15 pm – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in St Wilfrid’s Church, Petergate, York. 1.15 pm to 1.30 pm – Procession assembles at West front precinct of York Minster. Procession concludes at English Martyrs Church...
by webmaster | Apr 11, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events
Resource packs regarding Catholics and the General Election have been sent to each parish in the diocese. The resources are also available online. Please use the following links. If you experience any difficulties downloading or using these resources please contact...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Organisations
24th March 2010 marked the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of Oscar Romero, the Archbishop of San Salvador who was assassinated by a government-back militia for his speaking out in defence of human rights and the dignity of the poor. The 30th anniversary was being...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Liturgy and Music, Organisations
On Wednesday 24th February, the Cleveland Newman Circle were privileged to hear Fr Philip Gillespie, Vice President of Ushaw College, Durham, present an excellent exegesis on the history and development of The New Missal, which is expected to be in use throughout...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Evangelisation, RCIA
Or is your group struggling at the moment? The Diocesan RCIA Working Group would be very pleased to visit any parish to talk about setting up a group, or to come along to one of your meetings. Please contact Fr Michael Keogh at St Patrick’s, Thornaby on (01642)...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Bishop Terry, Cleveland Newman Circle, English Martyrs, York, Event Calendar, Parishes, RCIA, Sacraments
After the great celebration of Easter, Bishop Terry invites everyone to the Vigil Mass of Pentecost, in thanksgiving for all who have been received into the Church this Easter, and in previous years. The Mass will be at English Martyrs Church, Dalton Terrace, York on...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Evangelisation, Parishes, RCIA, Sacraments, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
‘I have called you by your name; you are mine’ 21st February 2010 In spite of the snow on the First Sunday of Lent, there were very few empty seats in St Mary’s Cathedral for the Rite of Election. Only Our Lady and St Peter’s Parish in...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
CAFOD in Kenya As we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord, we may reflect upon the message of Anthony Muheria, Bishop of Kitui Diocese, Kenya as he meets some of those people CAFOD is helping in his Diocese and asks ‘not for sympathy, but to...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Justice and Peace
Britain has a proud history of providing sanctuary to people fleeing from persecution and tyranny. Our tradition has been part of what makes Britain great. However, that tradition is under threat. In recent years providing sanctuary for people has become a political...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace
This year’s Anthony Storey Memorial Lecture on 8th May entitled ‘The Greatness of King Lear’ will be given by Professor Tom McAlindon and chaired by Marion Hall – both close friends of Tony Storey. Many have said that King Lear is...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Miscellaneous
The following unsolicited personal reflection on Assisted Suicide was received at the office of the Middlesbrough Catholic Voice. Unable to include the item in the April 2010 issue of the Middlesbrough Catholic Voice for reasons of space, and unwilling to savagely...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Liturgy and Music
Many of us are familiar with the delightful CDs produced by the musician Val Goldsack. She uses contrasting voices (both speaking and singing) to create unique spiritual resources. They are at the same time restful and inspiring, simple and profound, providing a...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
Cleveland Newman Circle presents a talk by Fr Michael Sharratt entitled ‘Galileo and The Church’ on Wednesday 21st April, 7.45pm (coffee from 7.30pm) at St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe. All are welcome. Fr Michael studied Philosophy and Theology in Rome...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Miscellaneous
A North East Inter Faith Forum, titled ‘Faith Communities Can Change Lives’ was held in Newcastle on 4th March. Participants included representatives of faith communities in the North East, the Prison and Probation Service, other statutory bodies and faith...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Diocese, 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...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music, Parishes
Saturday 8th May 2010 from 9.30am to 5pm at St Alphonsus’ Catholic Church 95 Westbourne Grove, Middlesbrough, TS3 6EW In this day-long workshop we will learn and sing some of the most beautiful chants in the repertory of Gregorian Chant, dedicated to the Blessed...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Bishop Terry, Organisations, Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley, Parishes
Congratulations to Mick Campbell who has been awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Pope Benedict XVI for his dedicated service to Middlesbrough Diocese, in particular to the Lady Chapel at Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley. Mick has also been responsible for delivering...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Parishes, Religious Communities, St Andrew's, Teesville
New Role on Retreat Team after Seven Years serving Parish St. Andrew’s Parish, Teesville, has said farewell to Parish Sister, Cecilia Wilkinson CP who moved earlier this year to join the Mission/Retreat Team based at Minsteracres near Durham. For her compassion...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Pastoral Centres, St Bede's Pastoral Centre
The York Circle of the Newman Association, which exists to promote open discussion and greater understanding in today’s Church, will meet on Monday 19th April, 7.30pm at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, 21 Blossom Street, York for the Annual General Meeting...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations
On Wednesday 5th May the York Carmelite Spirituality Group meet for a quiet day at Thicket Carmelite Monastery. “Abiding and Abounding” with Rev. Ann Coleman, 11am-4pm. Cost £10. Contact Bryan Lawson for details call 01759 372812. For general information...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations
On Saturday 10th April the York Carmelite Spirituality Group meet at Lawrence Street to look at the topic of “Blessed Angelo Paoli”, a seventeenth-century Carmelite friar who will be beatified in his home city of Rome on 18th April 2010. For general...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Province 5 Catenian Public Speaking Competition Catenians from Province 5 organised a public speaking competition for young people in the north-east of England, including some from the north of our own diocese. James Harris from St Michael’s gave advice to...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Let everything that has breath praise God ‘Let everything that has breath praise God’ (Ps 150) was the theme chosen by the women of Cameroon for this year’s Women’s World Day of Prayer (WWDP) on 5th March. In south west York, parishioners from...
by webmaster | Mar 31, 2010 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Drawn on Monday 1st March 2010 £100 Winning No 331 £75 Winning No 3 £50 Winning No 117 £30 Winning No 66 £25 Winning No 142 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 12th April 2010 New members welcome. Ask for details on 01642...
