by webmaster | Nov 23, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
and especially those confirmed this year. …Having once heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and the love you show to all the saints, I have never failed to remember you in my prayers and to thank God for you. May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of...
by webmaster | Nov 23, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
and especially those confirmed this year. …Having once heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and the love you show to all the saints, I have never failed to remember you in my prayers and to thank God for you. May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of...
by webmaster | Nov 21, 2008 | CAFOD, English Martyrs, York, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes
CAFOD Press Release/h3> The Catholic aid agency, CAFOD, is hosting a conference to look at the issue of HIV and AIDS in the developing world. The event, which takes place on November 22nd in York, aims to raise awareness about the broad causes and effects of HIV and...
by webmaster | Nov 7, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events, Religious Communities
2009 ‘I hope in God it will be seen that women in time will do much’ 2009 marks 400 years since Yorkshire woman Mary Ward (1585-1685) pioneered the first uncloistered religious order of women modelled on the freedom and mobility of the Jesuits. Born into a network of...
by webmaster | Nov 7, 2008 | Parishes, Schools and Colleges
All the pupils and staff of Holy Name School, Hull, gathered together with Maureen Dyer, the Headteacher and Fr Stephen Maughan to celebrate Mass in Holy Name Church for the last time in October. It was a joy to see the church full of children and, as always, they...
by webmaster | Nov 7, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Religious Communities
On 23rd October, Bishop Terence Drainey of Middlesbrough blessed a new chapel at More House, the Catholic Chaplaincy building in the York suburb of Heslington. More House is a Grade II listed building that was once the Anglican vicarage. It was purchased as a...
by webmaster | Nov 7, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Going up the mountain, Jesus called unto him whom he would himself and they came to him. (Mark 3:13) In these words St Mark, in his Gospel, describes the call of the Apostles as a group – they were the first priests. Down the years that call of Jesus echoes...
by webmaster | Nov 7, 2008 | Miscellaneous
St Charles, Hull, where he had been ordained a priest in July 1957, was packed to the doors for Fr Michael O’Connor’s Funeral Mass on 31st October. Bishop Drainey was the principal concelebrant and he was joined by almost 60 Diocesan priests and Marist...
by webmaster | Nov 1, 2008 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
Saturday 15 November 2008, 6.30pm at St Andrew’s RC Church, Fabian Road, Teesville. For many years the Catholic Community in Middlesbrough Diocese has generously supported CAFOD. Whether you have lobbied your MP, given at Fast Days, set up a Direct Debit, mentioned...
by webmaster | Nov 1, 2008 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
For the John Paul Centre ‘reserve’ list to serve at the coffee bar or on the front desk. If you would like to help call 01642 247831.
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
Catholics Against Unemployment and Social Evils (C.A.U.S.E.) A reminder to all our kind donors and helpers that the time has come to launch our annual appeal to provide hampers for needy families at Christmas. If you can spare just a little by way of donations or time...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Organisations
October saw Bishop Terry Drainey celebrate Mass in thanks for Bernard (Barney) Connelly’s sixty years as a brother of the Catenian Association. Barney’s immense contribution to the Catholic life of our diocese and of our country was acknowledged several...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Miscellaneous
William Finn, who volunteered to serve as a military chaplain during the First World War, is believed to be the first Catholic chaplain killed in the war, when he fell in action during the Gallipoli landings of April 1915. He came from Hull and prior to the war had...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Bishop Terry, CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes
Wednesday 3rd December, 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm, at St Charles Borromeo, Jarratt Street, Hull. Bishop Drainey will preach the homily. Come along, it’s a great way to begin your preparations for Christmas. All are welcome. If you require further information, please...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes
Tuesday 2nd December, 7pm at Ss Leonard and Mary Church, Malton. Led by the Parish CAFOD Group. If you live in the Malton and Pickering area, why not come along? All are welcome. If you require further information, please contact David or Carol at the CAFOD Diocesan...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | CAFOD, English Martyrs, York, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes
Saturday 22nd November, 10am to 4pm, at English Martyrs Parish Hall, Dalton Terrace, York. Come and hear CAFOD overseas staff speaking about how they support people and communities living with HIV and AIDS and the difference that support makes. Bring your own lunch....
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations
It is 12 months since my visit to CAFOD projects in Mozambique. Reflecting back on that experience, I can remember a number of things about the country and in particular CAFOD’s work in Mozambique that struck deep chords within me. One such experience was the...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Education Service, Parishes, Schools and Colleges, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
(Please click on the photo to see the other Education Mass photos in the Diocesan gallery.) The banners indicate a few of the many schools from across our diocese which were represented at the annual Education Mass, celebrated by Bishop Terry at St Mary’s...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Schools and Colleges
St David’s Roman Catholic Technology College Summer 2008 GCSE Results Best ever results! 69% 5 or more passes at A*-C Pupils, together with governors, staff and many relieved parents, are all celebrating after having received the most successful exam results...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Schools and Colleges
On Sunday 12th October 2008, 38 nervous but excited children joined the choristers of St Martin’s Ampleforth Prep School to experience being a Chorister for a Day. The visiting children had travelled from York, Leeds, Middlesbrough and Harrogate to the beautiful...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music
A performance of The Dream of Gerontius, with words by the Venerable John Henry, Cardinal Newman, and music by Edward Elgar, will be given on 29th November 2008 at 7.30 pm in Middlesbrough Town Hall. It is coincidental that this performance of Gerontius should happen...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Apostleship of the Sea, Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music, Organisations, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
‘Carols for the Port’, the annual Carol Service which brings together people from all walks of life in the port of Tees and Hartlepool is to be held at St Mary’s Cathedral, Coulby Newham on Wednesday 10th December commencing at 7.00 pm. In attendance...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music
Saturday 15th November 2008 at Hambleton Forum, Northallerton Conducted by Roger Jones 4.00 pm and 7.30 pm Tickets £8.00 (concessions £6.00) Tickets & further information from Jenny Dowson (01642) 850505 or Helen and Alan Weighell (01642) 710630 Christian Music...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Liturgy and Music
Presented by Cleveland Philharmonic Choir personal and musical memorabilia loaned by Elgar’s great-nephew information panels from the Elgar Birthplace Museum, near Worcester Ken Russell’s film music and images Elgar and Middlesbrough Town Hall The Dream of...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Event Calendar
In York Churches The bible-reading challenge continues to extend: the Advent bible-studies, accompanied by children’s sessions, will be held in All Saints Church, North Street, 3.45 pm on Sundays 23rd November, 7th and 14th December. Pamphlets and bibles on...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Event Calendar
Part of the Bible Reading Challenge in York Churches The cake team are already on stand-by at St Clement’s for the ‘Waiting For Christmas’ event, Sunday 16th November, 4.00 pm, launching us into reading Micah, Malachi and the Nativity...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | English Martyrs, York, Parishes
Bible Reading at English Martyrs, York ‘The performers’ enthusiasm was infectious’, was the audience’s verdict on the music and drama evening to launch the reading of Genesis, the first book of the bible, at English Martyrs’ Parish, York....
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
The Cleveland NEWMAN Circle Fr Andrew Burns CSsR will talk on South African Experiences On Wednesday 19th November 2008 7.30pm Coffee for all 7.45pm Talk in the meeting room of St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough Do join us! Everyone is most...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Endsleigh Centre, Event Calendar, Organisations, Pastoral Centres
Hull and East Riding Newman Circle Open Meeting On Thursday 13th November 2008 At The Endsleigh Centre, Beverley Road, Hull Starting at 8.00 pm The Speaker will be Fr William Massie Topic for discussion: ‘Unpacking the Creed’ If you would like further...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Organisations
The grace of insight into our lives, in darkness and in light It was with great pleasure that the Cleveland Newman Circle welcomed Fr Daniel O’Leary (Priest, Author and Teacher of the Leeds Diocese) to open this season of talks by inspirationally sharing his...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Pilgrimage
The motto of St Pio (Padre Pio) On Sunday 22nd September 2008 Canon Eddie Gubbins led a one day pilgrimage to Pantasaph, north Wales to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the death of Padre Pio, 70+ pilgrims from across the parishes of Middlesbrough, Redcar and...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Date of Draw – 6th October 2008 £100 Winning No 122 £75 Winning No 293 £50 Winning No 283 £30 Winning No 275 £25 Winning No 89 Next Meeting and Monthly Draw Monday, 3rd November 2008 New members welcome Ask for details Tel: 01642...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Event Calendar
Join us for a Service of Thanksgiving at Stockton Baptist Tabernacle, The Square, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TE Saturday 15th November 2008, 7.30 pm start No tickets required. Refreshments provided. About the Christian Police Association For 125 years the Christian...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Parishes
St Leonard and St Mary’s Church in Malton, North Yorkshire, has scored full marks in a ‘mystery worshipper’ survey carried out among 24 churches of different denominations in the north. It was the only church in the survey to achieve 100% although...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Religious Communities, Schools and Colleges
Sr Christina, Daughter of Charity of St Vincent de Paul, died on 10th August 2008. She was 94 years old. Sister was previously called Sr Apolline and was Headteacher at St Mary’s Infant School, Grangetown from September 1956 to December 1978. She worked in the...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Action by Christians Against Torture (UK) is a registered ecumenical charity which runs an annual Christmas Card Campaign in support of prisoners, persecuted Christians, human rights groups under threat and those on death row. Messages of support and encouragement...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2008 | Event Calendar, Obituaries, Parishes
Fr Michael O’Connor, was called to the Lord on Saturday 25 October at 18.50; Canon Michael Loughlin was present when he died. Fr Michael’s parents, Daniel and Annie from Co Cork and Westmeath respectively, had five children, all of whom have predeceased him,...
by webmaster | Oct 23, 2008 | Event Calendar, Parishes
A single session to raise awareness of Catholic Social Teaching and its relevance today will take place at St Bede’s Parish Hall, Marske on Thursday 13th November, 7.30-9pm, facilitated by Peter Fulton.
by webmaster | Oct 22, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events, Justice and Peace
Despite a long running campaign, Anselme Noumbiwa Home Office reference no. N1126839 is due to be deported tomorrow Thurs 23rd Oct 2008 at 06:15 hrs on BA flight BA 302 to Paris then Air France flight AF940 to Yaounde, Cameroon. All supporters are urged to please send...
by webmaster | Oct 20, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
To be read at all Masses on the weekend of 18-19 October 2008 Dear brothers and sisters I wish you the peace of God, which is so much greater than we can understand, and I pray that it will guard our hearts and our thoughts, in Christ Jesus. You will recall that in...
by webmaster | Oct 19, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Pastoral Letters
To be read at all Masses on the weekend of 18-19 October 2008 Dear brothers and sisters I wish you the peace of God, which is so much greater than we can understand, and I pray that it will guard our hearts and our thoughts, in Christ Jesus. You will recall that in...
by webmaster | Oct 8, 2008 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes
St Clare’s Church, Brookfield, Middlesbrough will host the Fellowship Mass at 3pm on Sunday 19th October. Helpers are needed to provide sandwiches, cakes and other refreshments, to make tea and so on. Please sign up on the list at the back of St Clare’s...
by webmaster | Oct 8, 2008 | Event Calendar, Miscellaneous
All are welcome to pray the Mysteries of Light with young people of the diocese, hosted by the Diocesan Youth Service, at 7pm on Monday 13th October in St Clare’s Church, Brookfield, Middlesbrough.
by webmaster | Oct 8, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Middlesbrough Diocesan Trustee is looking to appoint a new worker to fill a vacancy created by changes in the current Youth Service. The successful candidate will: be a committed and practising Catholic be experienced in Youth Ministry have excellent creative and...
by webmaster | Oct 6, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar, Organisations
World Mission Sunday falls, this year, on October 19 and has, as its theme, ‘Help others to see Jesus’. We are challenged, not only to look for him ourselves, but also to help others in their own search. World Mission Sunday encourages prayer and financial...
by webmaster | Oct 6, 2008 | Miscellaneous
A site map has been added to the Middlesbrough Diocesan web site. It lists items as either pages (permanent information such as contact details) or posts (items such as news). The link to the site map can be found at the top of the Directory section on the side bar or...
by webmaster | Oct 5, 2008 | Bishop Terry
Heralded by a group of African singers called Umdumo Wesizwe (Sound of the Nation) and joined by a sizeable crowd drawn from all parts of our diocese, Bishop Terry Drainey blessed and opened the new St Pauls Bookshop in King’s Square, York on Thursday 11th...
by webmaster | Oct 5, 2008 | Diocese
Click here to download the Middlesbrough Diocesan Retired Priests Welfare Committee for 2008 (a 716 Kb pdf).
by webmaster | Oct 5, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations
By the time you read this article, Harvest Fast Day may well have been and gone. However, we thought that we would still like to inform you about the focus of this year’s Harvest Fast Day. You are probably only too well aware that the traditional Harvest and...
by webmaster | Oct 5, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations, Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
On Saturday 5th July, 11 ‘Not-so-grumpy-men’ from the Cathedral Parish, Coulby Newham, intrepidly set off on a 16 mile sponsored walk to raise funds for CAFOD. Walk organiser and CAFOD volunteer, Gamini Wijesinghe said, There’s a group of us who...
