by webmaster | Jul 2, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Fr Pat Keogh, along with 140 or so people from Teesside, set off recently for the beautiful village of Arpino in Italy to marry Lucia Rovardi and Chris Tomlinson, both of whom hail from Middlesbrough. Lucia, a former student at Newlands School, is a singer and...
by webmaster | Jul 1, 2008 | Homilies
Scarborough, 1 July 2008 The Lord is the living stone, a precious cornerstone, a keystone, a rock. These phrases are used frequently in the scriptures. Strong and protecting, lasting and faithful, surprising source of life and that which holds life together; for a...
by webmaster | Jul 1, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
Scarborough, 1 July 2008 The Lord is the living stone, a precious cornerstone, a keystone, a rock. These phrases are used frequently in the scriptures. Strong and protecting, lasting and faithful, surprising source of life and that which holds life together; for a...
by webmaster | Jun 28, 2008 | Homilies
Feast of SS Peter and Paul, 28 June 2008 ‘Now I know it is all true’ he said. ‘The Lord really did send his angel and has saved me from Herod and from all that the Jewish people were so certain would happen to me.’ When things go wrong, when troubles come along, when...
by webmaster | Jun 28, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
Feast of SS Peter and Paul, 28 June 2008 ‘Now I know it is all true’ he said. ‘The Lord really did send his angel and has saved me from Herod and from all that the Jewish people were so certain would happen to me.’ When things go wrong, when troubles come along, when...
by webmaster | Jun 27, 2008 | Homilies
27 June 2008 The Lord is the living stone, a precious cornerstone, a keystone, a rock. These phrases are used frequently in the scriptures and you have chosen today to reflect this idea in all three pericopes. Strong and protecting, lasting and faithful, surprising...
by webmaster | Jun 27, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
27 June 2008 The Lord is the living stone, a precious cornerstone, a keystone, a rock. These phrases are used frequently in the scriptures and you have chosen today to reflect this idea in all three pericopes. Strong and protecting, lasting and faithful, surprising...
by webmaster | Jun 27, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Religious Communities
The blessing of the foundation stone at Stanbrook Abbey proved to be quite eventful. Thunder, lightning and torrential rain at just the wrong moment drove the assembly from the car park to a nearby building where the blessing finally took place. Those present along...
by webmaster | Jun 18, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Readers of the Voice may remember that, late last year, St Mary’s Primary School, Grangetown received an excellent school inspection just prior to the retirement of the headteacher Mrs Lemmon. Unfortunately before Mrs Lemmon could step down and enjoy a...
by webmaster | Jun 18, 2008 | Parishes, Schools and Colleges
17th and 18th April 2008 Pupils at St Martin’s Ampleforth Prep School enjoyed a two day retreat on the theme of Miracles. One of the highlights of the retreat was the workshops with a gospel choir who regularly attend the St Martin’s Ampleforth retreat...
by webmaster | Jun 13, 2008 | Homilies
13 June 2008 It is good to be here with you this evening celebrating, on this feast of St Anthony, God’s saving message and proclaiming the presence of his kingdom by our unity and joy. Celebration, unity, joy – these are three important traits of being a Christian....
by webmaster | Jun 13, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
13 June 2008 It is good to be here with you this evening celebrating, on this feast of St Anthony, God’s saving message and proclaiming the presence of his kingdom by our unity and joy. Celebration, unity, joy – these are three important traits of being a Christian....
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
Claire and Mike Wren of St Bernadette’s parish to extend their thanks to Voice readers for their continuing support for the Fund set up in memory of their daughter Charlotte and for all the efforts to raise vital funds in her loving name and memory. They write,...
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2008 | Event Calendar, Miscellaneous
The Fifth National Catholic and Rural Conference will take place at Belmont Abbey, Hereford, on 9th – 11th February 2009. Main presentations include future food security, livestock ethics, the sharing of church buildings and the challenge of welcoming the rural...
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
Fr Paul Farrer and Alistair Browlee would like to remind you that your last chance to bid for… this magnificent framed Brazil shirt signed by Pele, the greatest footballer of all time and a whole lot more on the Boro website. To bid for any of the items simply...
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2008 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations, Parishes
On 22nd May, a group of parishioners along with Fr Pat Keogh from St Joseph’s Church, Middlesbrough went on a very interesting tour of Teesport organised by Tony McAvoy, Apostleship of the Sea Chaplain, together with Colin Worswick, Missions to Seamen Chaplain....
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
There will be a special surprise event in support of Fr Paul Farrer’s 40@40 initiative at the Arc in Stockton on 30th October. Details will be announced soon. Do not miss this!
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
At the Marton Hotel and Country Club, on 12th September, a 60’s Night with music provided by the Beer Pigs. Optional fancy dress is encouraged. Tickets £5 from Fr Paul Farrer on 01642 814794 or email frpaul@holynameandstthomasmore.org.uk
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
At Teesside Golf Club on Tuesday 9th September 2008. All monies raised at this event will be donated to the Mike McCullagh Memorial Fund and Climb (Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases) Competition 4 man team Best 2 scores count on each hole Full handicap...
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2008 | Organisations, Parishes
St John of Beverley Parish had a special day of celebration on the Feast of Pentecost, 11th May. This year, Pentecost fell on the nearest Sunday to the Feast of our Patron, St John of Beverley, 7th May, and so there was two-fold cause for the Parish lunch, in honour...
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
A ‘blind card’ that went round at Lourdes for Fr Paul Farrer’s bungee jump off the Transporter Bridge raised 500 Euros! The prize of £60.00 was claimed by Paddy, a parishioner of Holy Name of Mary Parish in Middlesbrough. Bernie...
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
In a quiet moment during the recent Middlesbrough Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes the Knights of St Columba presented a cheque for £3,500 to the Baghdad Children’s Hospital Appeal, the proceeds from the ‘Rocking in the Aisles’ event earlier this year....
by webmaster | Jun 9, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
Speaking recently on the subject of ‘Practical Politics, Principled Faith’ as part of the ‘Cardinal’s Lectures 2008 – Faith and Life in Britain’ the Rt Hon William Hague MP said, “I am conscious… of the extraordinary work of many active members of...
by webmaster | Jun 9, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor presided at a Mass at Ushaw College on Sunday 25th May to celebrate the College’s 200th anniversary. The Head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales was chief celebrant at the 12 noon Mass, which was also concelebrated...
by webmaster | Jun 9, 2008 | Event Calendar, Schools and Colleges
A major grant from the National Lottery ‘Awards for All’ scheme has been awarded to a Community Children’s Opera Project to be undertaken as part of a continuing partnership between Ampleforth College and the North Yorkshire Music Service. It is...
by webmaster | Jun 9, 2008 | Diocese, Evangelisation
On 8th May this year Bishop John Arnold launched www.CathCommunity.org. It is a relaunch of CathCom’s previous online community and is the first stage in providing a Catholic Online Social Network for everyone in the Church. It is also equally open to people...
by webmaster | Jun 9, 2008 | Bishop Terry
by webmaster | Jun 9, 2008 | Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
St Mary’s Cathedral 10th Anniversary of the Children’s Liturgy Group In 1997, three mothers decided the Cathedral should have a Children’s Liturgy Group and with the support of the late Fr Gerard Smyth, our group started in the church hall. A few...
by webmaster | Jun 9, 2008 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Congratulations to Anne McClaren who was recently appointed AOS Lay Chaplain in Hull. Anne can be contacted on her mobile phone; her number is 07906 661633
by webmaster | Jun 9, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Cleveland Newman Circle, Parishes, Sacraments
Bishop Terry recently visited the parishes of St Alban’s in Redcar and Our Lady of Lourdes in Saltburn to confirm some of our young people. Our congratulations to all the confirmandii.
by webmaster | Jun 8, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
Zoe’s Place is appealing for collectors to help with a collection in Redcar Town Centre on Saturday 12th July. If you can spare a little time to help please call Zoe’s Place on 01642 457985. Every £10 is one hour’s care!
by webmaster | Jun 7, 2008 | Homilies
Middlesbrough Cathedral, 7 June 2008 Here is a list of generous men whose good works have not been forgotten. In their descendants there remains a rich inheritance born of them. Their descendants stand by the covenants and thanks to them, so do their children’s...
by webmaster | Jun 7, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
Middlesbrough Cathedral, 7 June 2008 Here is a list of generous men whose good works have not been forgotten. In their descendants there remains a rich inheritance born of them. Their descendants stand by the covenants and thanks to them, so do their children’s...
by webmaster | Jun 6, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Cleveland Newman Circle, Parishes, Sacraments
The photograph below shows members of St Mary and St Joseph’s Parish, Hedon who were confirmed by Bishop Terry Drainey.
by webmaster | Jun 3, 2008 | Homilies
Valladolid, 3 June 2008 All is grace, all is gift, the most precious things we possess in our lives, generally speaking, are things which we were given in the first place – our very life and being, our most important and sustaining relationships, all that gives...
by webmaster | Jun 3, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
Valladolid, 3 June 2008 All is grace, all is gift, the most precious things we possess in our lives, generally speaking, are things which we were given in the first place – our very life and being, our most important and sustaining relationships, all that gives...
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2008 | Parishes
Photographs of our May Procession which I believe may be the last existing one in the East Riding (I hope some of your readers tell me different!). The procession takes place around the church and school grounds each year. Eric Brady
by webmaster | Jun 2, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Organisations
The Inauguration of a new Catenian Circle took place at Scotch Corner Hotel on the 31st May. Hambleton Circle was inaugurated as the first new circle in the second century of the Catenian Association. This worldwide movement began 100 years ago in Manchester and...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar
Place Your Bids for a Unique Auction Brazil shirts signed by Pele and Juninho, one of Stewart Downing’s England shirts, a pair of Afonso Alves’ match-worn boots and the chance to join Alastair Brownlee when he makes his commentary comeback are just some of the superb...
by webmaster | Jun 1, 2008 | Event Calendar, Parishes
As part of the celebrations to mark 150 years of St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Scarborough, the four Catholic churches within the Scarborough area are uniting together in a special Parish Mission over a two week period from 7th to 22nd June 2008. St...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
A crowd of over 800, including at least one Iraqi victim of kidnap and torture, turned out on a decidedly cool evening to cheer on the players at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough as they took to the field for a very special football match in aid of the Baghdad...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Event Calendar, Parishes, Pilgrimage
Concelebrated Mass in honour of English and Welsh Martyrs and Blessed Nicholas Postgate Sunday 6th July 2008 at Ugthorpe [gmap map:9] Main Celebrant: Rt Rev Mgr Gerard Dasey Preacher: Fr Stephen Maughan Hymns: 2.30pm Mass: 3.00pm Bring a Picnic Refreshments...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Justice and Peace
BBC newsman speaks on behalf of Fairtrade During an obviously busy speaking schedule George Alagiah OBE, BBC newsman, Fairtrade Foundation patron and well-known Catholic found himself at the pristine Ahmadiyya Mosque in Hartlepool on a beautiful afternoon in early May...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Apostleship of the Sea, Bishop Terry, Event Calendar, Organisations
Apostleship of the Sea “Stella Maris” Fifth Annual Day of Prayer & Pilgrimage to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne led by The Rt Rev Terry Drainey, Bishop of Middlesbrough Saturday 28th June 2008 Come and pray for seafarers and meet Port Chaplains, Ship Visitors,...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Liturgy and Music
One of the targets of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan was to encourage the singing of the Mass, especially on Sundays. However, a question which is often asked is what do we mean exactly when we talk about a ‘sung Mass’? This is a question I’ve been asked...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Bishop Terry, CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Wilfrid's, York
Come and visit this excellent exhibition, on the York section of its countrywide tour, highlighting the plight of people living in communities affected by gold mining in Honduras, Democratic Republic of Congo and the Philippines. Bishop Drainey has kindly agreed to...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations
Saturday 14th June. This year we have a Pilgrimage Walk around the island with stops for prayer and reflection. Mass will be celebrated at 3.00 pm. For further details, please contact the CAFOD Middlesbrough Diocese Office on (01904) 671767. Please note: last safe...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations
CAFOD in Central America By the time you read this, I will be in Honduras on the first part of an International Programme Visit which will also include visiting CAFOD’s Central America office and partners in Nicaragua. I feel very privileged that CAFOD has given...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Bishop Terry
Bishop Terence met socially with staff from Ushaw College on Tuesday 6th May at Bishops House.
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Bishop Terry
Bishop Terence met socially with students from Ushaw College on Thursday 1st May at Bishops House.
