by webmaster | Mar 3, 2010 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations
26th February 2010 – 50th Anniversary of Fast Day It’s hard to believe that the first Family Fast Day, as it was first known, was 50 years ago and it all started with a few women, who learned of the suffering of mothers and babies in the Dominican Republic...
by webmaster | Mar 3, 2010 | Organisations, Parishes
It must be quite unusual for two parishioners to receive papal honours on the same day but two from Holy Cross parish, Cottingham, recently did so. Kathleen Burgan was presented with the Bene Merenti for services to the church, including playing the church organ over...
by webmaster | Feb 28, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes
Homily given at Canon Michael Bayldon’s Ruby Jubilee by Canon Michael Ryan Congratulations on your new church. All the hard work and numerous meetings have come to fruition – well done. Congratulations to Michael and thanks for asking me to say these few...
by webmaster | Feb 28, 2010 | Event Calendar, Miscellaneous
350th Anniversary Mass to celebrate the lives of St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool on Saturday 24th April 2010, 2pm What? 2010 marks the 350th anniversary of the deaths of St Vincent de...
by webmaster | Feb 28, 2010 | Miscellaneous, Parishes
Churches Together in Guisborough held prayers and an ecumenical celebration for Christian Unity Week 2010. The week started at the Salvation Army Citadel then moved through the week to St Nicholas Church with the Rev Graham Pacey, the Methodist Church with Rev Isabel...
by webmaster | Feb 28, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes
Canon Michael Bayldon is the Parish Priest at St Paulinus RC Church at Guisborough and on Monday 22nd February celebrated his Ruby Jubilee of 40 years as a priest. Fr Michael, as he likes to be known, was ordained as a priest on 22nd February 1970 by Bishop John...
by webmaster | Feb 25, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Many happy returns to Fr J Anthony Barry on his recent 90th birthday. Fr Tony, a much loved priest (and dear friend of the webmaster) celebrated Mass with Fr Pat Keogh at the Nazareth House chapel on the day. Many happy returns to him. (photo courtesy of Angela...
by webmaster | Feb 25, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous, Organisations
The Cleveland NEWMAN Circle present a talk by Fr Patrick Cope who has 19 years’ experience with young offenders, nationally and locally. He will be speaking at St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe (Nevers Room, with disabled access) on Wednesday 24th March 2010,...
by webmaster | Feb 25, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Sacraments
The St Bede’s Deanery Confirmation Youth Group chose Nightstop Teesside (a group which provides emergency temporary accommodation for homeless young people between the ages of 16 and 25) for their Christmas appeal. The group arranged an appeal within their own...
by webmaster | Feb 25, 2010 | Parishes
Two very special parishioners at St Patrick’s, Thornaby, had much to celebrate recently. Mary and Tom Catnach celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 26th November 2009 and the icing on their cake was a beautiful telegram from Her Majesty the Queen. The...
by webmaster | Feb 25, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
F Mary Callan in York’s Literature Festival In an afternoon entitled ‘Oh, No! Not that woman again!’ Mary Callan presents ‘Four Disastrous Heroines of the Bible’ looking at how the bible can help us process modern disasters, followed by...
by webmaster | Feb 25, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events
The March project is to complete reading the Book of Isaiah, ideal Lenten reading. God shows Himself Lord of history, and promises Israel’s return from exile. The Suffering Servant prophecies prepare us for Christ’s suffering. The usual pamphlet to...
by webmaster | Feb 20, 2010 | Obituaries, Parishes
When talking about priests the phrase ‘men set apart’ is often used. The trouble is that such an image can expresses superiority – not servants but masters. And when the cracks and failings of human finiteness show in priests, waves of shock, horror...
by webmaster | Feb 20, 2010 | Obituaries, Parishes
Fr Joseph O’Brien who died on 25th January 2010 aged 87 was buried after his funeral Mass on 5th February at Sacred Heart Church, Hull, where he had been ordained as a priest for our Diocese by Bishop McClean on 22nd February 1975. Bishop Terry was the Principal...
by webmaster | Feb 20, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events
Don’t throw away those used stamps. Peter Derry collects them to help the Redemptorist Missions, this year being his twenty second. Peter is a parishioner of St Edward’s and St Peter’s in Scarborough. Please send your stamps (and postcards pre-1940)...
by webmaster | Feb 20, 2010 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Drawn on Monday 4th January 2010 £100 Winning No 89 £75 Winning No 263 £50 Winning No 217 £30 Winning No 76 £25 Winning No 258 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 1st March 2010 New members welcome. Ask for details on 01642...
by webmaster | Feb 20, 2010 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “If only I could start over again!” I find myself muttering this phrase to myself on so many occasions. A flippant comment that sounded quite funny while it was still in my head, but no sooner have I said it than I...
by webmaster | Feb 20, 2010 | CAFOD, Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations
Julian Filochowski, Chair of the Archbishop Romero Trust, will present ‘Introducing Oscar Romero’ in York on Saturday 6th March. This meeting will take place at St. Paul’s Church, Heslington, York from 10.15am until 1pm and will be hosted by York Carmelite...
by webmaster | Feb 20, 2010 | CAFOD, Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations
On 24th March 1980, whilst celebrating the Eucharist, Oscar Romero the Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Salvador in Central America, was assassinated by a government-backed militia because of his Gospel-inspired defence of human rights and his speaking out on behalf...
by webmaster | Feb 8, 2010 | Ad Limina, Rome
Bishop Terry along with the other Bishops of England and Wales recently made an Ad Limina visit to the Holy See to meet with Pope Benedict XVI. Photos by kind permission of the Photographic Service, “L’Osservatore Romano”
by webmaster | Feb 8, 2010 | Bishop Terry, Miscellaneous
Bishop Terry along with the other Bishops of England and Wales recently made an Ad Limina visit to the Holy See to meet with Pope Benedict XVI. Photos by kind permission of the Photographic Service, “L’Osservatore Romano”
by webmaster | Feb 3, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, Bishop Terry
‘Caritas in Veritate’ Bishop Terry extends an invitation to the whole Diocese – young people and adults alike – to join together in a special project for Lent 2010. The aim is to promote insight and understanding, and provoke stimulation and...
by webmaster | Feb 3, 2010 | Event Calendar, Parishes
On Thursday 11th February 2010 at 7pm there will be a concelebrated Mass to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes at St Joseph, Middlesbrough. The Chief Celebrant will be Canon Dan Spaight and the Preacher will be Fr John Loughlin All are...
by webmaster | Feb 3, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD Appeals, Event Calendar, Miscellaneous
Transforming Lives For Over 50 Years CAFOD Lent Fast Day, Friday 26th February 2010 Over the last 50 years, your support has helped to transform the lives of millions of people. Thank you for your generosity. Help us make 2010 a special year. We’re asking you to...
by webmaster | Feb 3, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events
The article in the December issue of the Middlesbrough Catholic Voice raised over £4,000 for the next consignment of vital paediatric oncology drugs. Your kind generosity is much appreciated. Picture shows John Hinman with Dr Jaffar Al Ghaban, Consultant and...
by webmaster | Feb 3, 2010 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
The Cleveland Newman Circle present a talk by Fr Philip Gillespie at St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe (Nevers Room, with disabled access) on Wednesday 24th February 2010 at 7.45 pm (coffee from 7.30 pm) Everyone is welcome!
by webmaster | Feb 3, 2010 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Pastoral Centres, St Bede's Pastoral Centre
Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission meeting The guest speaker at the Diocesan Justice and Peace meeting on 13th February is to be Christine Allen, the Executive Director of Progressio. Her talk, starting at 10 for 10.30am at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, York,...
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | Ecumenism
All Saints Church of England Church, Middlesbrough – Lent Talks Speakers at this year’s Lent Talks at All Saints CofE Church in Middlesbrough town centre will include Fr Andrew Burns CSsR from the John Paul Centre and the Rt Rev Terence Drainey, Bishop of...
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | Parishes
Two of St Mary’s Church, Filey parishioners recently received Papal Honours. Doreen Smith and Brian Foster were presented with the Papal Medals, Bene Merenti, for services to the Church. Congratulations to them. The presentation was made by Fr Sean...
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | Parishes
Dennis Selina received his Bene Merenti medal and the thanks and best wishes of all at St Joseph’s, Pickering, on Sunday 10th January. Those present on the cold morning represented only a fraction of the many people who had known Dennis throughout his life and...
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | Miscellaneous
Prison Chaplaincy A much hidden but very important work that goes on throughout our diocese is the work of prison chaplains. The number of prisoners throughout England and Wales is at its highest level ever and seems to be on course to continue to rise. Within the...
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | Endsleigh Centre, Event Calendar, Pastoral Centres
First Meeting date: Friday 12th February 2010 at 7.00 pm Venue: Endsleigh Mercy Centre, 481 Beverley Road, Hull HU6 7LJ Aims: Inspired by the Diary of St Maria Faustina Kowalaska, we will examine the reasons Our Lord Jesus Christ asks each of us to promote Devotion to...
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | 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 1, 2010 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Drawn on Monday 4th January 2010 £100 Winning No 299 £75 Winning No 29 £50 Winning No 45 £30 Winning No 54 £25 Winning No 68 Next meeting and monthly draw – Monday 1st February 2010 New members welcome. Ask for details on 01642...
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | Diocese
St Mary’s Cathedral Confessions: Sat 10.00 am – 11.00 am (during Exposition) and 5.30 pm – 6.15 pm Annual Postgate Rally The Annual Postgate Rally will be held at Ugthorpe on Sunday 4th July 2010 Springboard Youth Event Springboard is to take a break...
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Justice and Peace, Organisations
On Saturday 6th March the Carmilite Spirituality Group meets to look at the topic of “Oscar Romero and Carmel”, in anticipation of the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of this Archbishop of El Salvador. A presentation on Romero’s life and witness will be...
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | Organisations
Women’s World Day of Prayer is on 5th March 2010 For ideas and information please see the Women’s World Day of Prayer web site, www.wwdp-natcomm.org
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Miscellaneous
Fairtrade Fortnight takes place from 22nd February until 7th March For details and ideas please see the Fairtrade web site, www.fairtrade.org.uk
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations
On Saturday 20th February there will be a meeting of the Carmelite Spirituality Group at Lawrence Street, York looking at the topic of “A Celebration of Lay Carmel”, with a presentation on Blessed Isidore Bakanja by Maureen Pickman (York Carmelite...
by webmaster | Jan 16, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD Appeals
Dear Friend CAFOD Haiti Earthquake Emergency Appeal – Please hold a special collection in your parish this weekend People are removing rubble with their bare hands to find survivors in Haiti, where a massive earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale has...
by webmaster | Jan 1, 2010 | Bishop Terry, Parishes, Sacraments, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Fr David Pick from Bridlington, a former Anglican priest, was ordained by Bishop Terence in the Cathedral on 21st November – the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. David is the first priest Bishop Terence has ordained for our Diocese. The Bishop was joined...
by webmaster | Jan 1, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events
The 400th anniversary of Mary Ward is the focus of a three year project by Loreto Albania called ‘A woman’s right in Albania for freedom, justice, and to speak her truth’. Life can be very hard for most Albanian women. They are very much subject to...
by webmaster | Jan 1, 2010 | Bishop Terry, Parishes, Sacraments
Congratulations to Bernard Morgan and Peter Warren, given Candidacy and Ministries at Mass by Bishop Terry on 6th December at St Mary Queen of Martyrs, Hull.
by webmaster | Jan 1, 2010 | Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
At the beginning of the Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr Simon Broughton’s two years as assistant priest in the Cathedral parish, the main celebrant Monsignor Ricardo Morgan gave a short welcome message to the congregation of around 150 who had braved bitterly cold...
by webmaster | Jan 1, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations
CAFOD marks 50 years of Lent Fast Day CAFOD is calling on its supporters to turn biscuits into bicycles and wine into water to mark the 50th anniversary of its annual fundraising initiative, Lent Fast Day. Over the last 50 years, more than £65 million has been raised...
by webmaster | Jan 1, 2010 | Bishop Terry, Parishes
The Anglican Bishop of Hull Richard Frith, Pastor Steven Gessen and Canon Michael Loughlin joined Bishop Terry Drainey for the CAFOD Advent service, on the theme ‘Our Climate is in Your Hands’ at St Charles Borromeo Church in Hull on Wednesday 2nd...
by webmaster | Dec 31, 2009 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Organisations
A pdf of the 2010 programme for the York Carmelite Spirituality Group Programme can be downloaded by clicking this link. Also a poster to go with the programme can be downloaded here.
by webmaster | Dec 31, 2009 | CAFOD, Carmelite Spirituality Group, Event Calendar, Organisations, Religious Communities
On Saturday 16th January there will be a meeting of the Carmelite Spirituality Group at Lawrence Street looking at the topic of ‘Peace Built on Justice’, with presentations by Sr. Anna-Maria Reverand, O.Carm., on the work of the Carmelite Order’s NGO at...
by webmaster | Dec 31, 2009 | Bishop Terry, Carmelite Spirituality Group, Organisations
On 31st October, the Bishop of Middlesbrough, Rt Rev Terence Drainey, spoke to York Carmelite Spirituality Group about the great Carmelite Saint and Doctor of the Church, Teresa of Jesus of Avila. Some 30 participants packed into the home of the Corpus Christi...
by webmaster | Dec 31, 2009 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
The York Circle of the Newman Association present a talk by Pamela Ellis on ‘Mary Ward and the idea of holiness’ on Monday 15th February, 7.30pm at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, 21 Blossom Street, York Any enquiries, please contact Judith or Robert...
