by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Four months of celebrations to mark Ushaw College’s 200th anniversary are under way with the opening of an exhibition that runs until July. The exhibition, which is FREE, focuses the college’s origins, history, people and artefacts. It will be open to the...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Miscellaneous
The first of a series of six concerts to celebrate Ushaw College’s 200th anniversary went off to a great response. The Grand Opening Gala Concert took place on Saturday 26th April in Ushaw College’s St Cuthbert’s Chapel, and featured Ushaw Singers,...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Original sketches of Ushaw College by the architect who helped design the Houses of Parliament have been reproduced for the exhibition to commemorate the college’s 200th anniversary. The sketches were drawn by English architect and designer Augustus Welby Northmore...
by webmaster | May 31, 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 | May 31, 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 | May 31, 2008 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Captain Paul Quinn has assumed the role of National Director for the Apostleship of the Sea in Great Britain; he commenced in the role on 17th April, succeeding Commodore Chris York who has retired after seven years overseeing the growth and development of this...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Organisations
David Taylor was installed as the Grand President of the Catenian Association at the Grand Council Meeting in Manchester on Thursday 15th May. 2008 is the Centenary for the Catenians, having been formed in Manchester in 1908. David is the 79th Grand President and will...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Organisations
Worldwide Catholic Organisation moves into its second century by forming a new circle in North Yorkshire The Catenian Association is an international brotherhood of Catholic men who believe in strengthening family life through friendship and faith. The Catenians were...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
but live in the marketplace You are invited to join The Cleveland Newman Circle for a Spiritual Reflection led by Mr Terry Doyle – Holistic Therapist at St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, on Wednesday 18th June, 2008, from 7.30pm.
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Justice and Peace
Kath Sainsbury, Practice Manager for Justice First writes, ‘Thanks to all those involved in the African Ceilidh on Friday 25th April at St Thomas More, Beechwood in aid of Justice First, a charity which works alongside people who have been refused asylum. Like...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace
The Law Department, Teesside University, Saturday June 7th 10.30 – 12.30. Evidence of the plundering of the Congo and its human consequences, i.e. asylum seekers, will be shown. Alan Brice from the Medical Foundation will speak of the psychological effect of...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace
June 26th Archbishop Romero of El Salvador once said, “Whoever tortures a human being, whoever abuses a human being, whoever outrages a human being abuses God’s image, and the church takes as its own that cross, that martyrdom.” He was assassinated...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Event Calendar, Organisations, Religious Communities
Presented by the Catholic Record Society, the Postgate Society and the English Catholic History Association Your opportunity to discover more of the story of the Catholic Church in our region. Saturday 7th June 2008 The Bar Convent, Blossom Street, York, 10.00 a.m....
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Homilies
SS Joseph & Francis Xavier, Richmond – 31 May 2008 We gather today in order to ask God’s blessing on the setting up of a new Catenian Circle in Hambleton. It is also the feast of the Visitation of Our Blessed Lady. It is because of her faith that we, with all...
by webmaster | May 31, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
SS Joseph & Francis Xavier, Richmond – 31 May 2008 We gather today in order to ask God’s blessing on the setting up of a new Catenian Circle in Hambleton. It is also the feast of the Visitation of Our Blessed Lady. It is because of her faith that we, with all...
by webmaster | May 29, 2008 | Homilies
29 May 2008 We come together for our final Pilgrimage Mass and we gather in a spirit of thanksgiving to Almighty God for all the great and wonderful things he has done for us on this Pilgrimage. We take a moment to count our blessings. For the times we have not...
by webmaster | May 29, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
29 May 2008 We come together for our final Pilgrimage Mass and we gather in a spirit of thanksgiving to Almighty God for all the great and wonderful things he has done for us on this Pilgrimage. We take a moment to count our blessings. For the times we have not...
by webmaster | May 28, 2008 | Homilies
28 May 2008 It is very hard for us to believe that we mean so much to the Lord, so much that he died for each one of us. But there is something even more difficult to believe, that every human being is equally dear to him. As we begin this Mass, we pray that our eyes...
by webmaster | May 28, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
28 May 2008 It is very hard for us to believe that we mean so much to the Lord, so much that he died for each one of us. But there is something even more difficult to believe, that every human being is equally dear to him. As we begin this Mass, we pray that our eyes...
by webmaster | May 27, 2008 | Homilies
27 May 2008 I can remember as a child walking past a toy shop near our house and seeing a chemistry set. It intrigued me, fascinated me – all the different chemicals with strange sounding names and the mysterious glass bottles and instruments. I wanted that...
by webmaster | May 27, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
27 May 2008 I can remember as a child walking past a toy shop near our house and seeing a chemistry set. It intrigued me, fascinated me – all the different chemicals with strange sounding names and the mysterious glass bottles and instruments. I wanted that...
by webmaster | May 25, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
Feast of Corpus Christi – 25 May 2008 Today we celebrate the great feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to the date, 25th May, it also happens to be the feast of Bede the Venerable who was born, lived out his life and died...
by webmaster | May 25, 2008 | Homilies
Feast of Corpus Christi – 25 May 2008 Today we celebrate the great feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to the date, 25th May, it also happens to be the feast of Bede the Venerable who was born, lived out his life and died...
by webmaster | May 15, 2008 | Bishop Terry
The 23rd April 2008 started damp and miserable and all our committee’s eyes were on the clouds. Should we or shouldn’t we put up our gazebo in the cemetery to shield our guests from the rain, because today was the day our new Bishop, Bishop Terry, would...
by webmaster | May 10, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
Pentecost 2008, 10 May 2008 In the Scriptures the Spirit is symbolised as the “breath of God” which transmits the life of God in the creation of Adam: Yahweh God fashioned man of dust from the soil. Then he breathed into his nostrils a breath of life, and thus man...
by webmaster | May 10, 2008 | Homilies
Pentecost 2008, 10 May 2008 In the Scriptures the Spirit is symbolised as the “breath of God” which transmits the life of God in the creation of Adam: Yahweh God fashioned man of dust from the soil. Then he breathed into his nostrils a breath of life, and thus man...
by webmaster | Apr 25, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
the following who were lucky enough to secure their places for the 40@40 charity football match at the Riverside. Team One Goalkeeper – David McDonald (£600) Right-back – Mark Page (£350) Centre-back – Joe Whyte (£330) Centre-back – John Waites (£350) Left-back – Glen...
by webmaster | Apr 24, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
The auction for places to play in the charity match at the Riverside Stadium, home of Middlesbrough Football Club, closes at noon tomorrow. The latest bids are as follows; Team One Goalkeeper – David McDonald (£400) Right-back – Mark Page (£250) Centre-back – Joe...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has given planning permission for the Diocese to build a new church next to St Paulinus School to serve the people of Guisborough. The new church and community centre will replace the current building in Park Lane, which was opened...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Religious Communities
The FCJ Sisters would like to thank Bishop Terence Patrick, the priests and the many friends who braved the cold and sleet on Saturday 5th April to join with them in thanking God for the life and work of their Foundress, Marie Madeleine d’Houet. Middlesbrough is...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Parishes, Religious Communities, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Almost 700 from across the Diocese including Bishop Terry, Mgr Dasey, VG, and 20 priests joined the FCJ communities from Middlesbrough and Hexham and Newcastle Dioceses at a Thanksgiving Mass in the Cathedral on 5th April to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Please write to your MP, emphasising that you are a constituent, who feels very strongly that there should be a conscience vote about the Bill and stating your principle objections to the suggested legislation. Parishes could also consider brief letter-writing...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Bishop Terry's Homilies
As Christians we should know that justice is the bare minimum we owe to one another. It arises out of our natural interdependence. Justice cannot be avoided; it is the foundation of so much else, not least of all peace. Without justice there can be no peace and...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
Kathryn Tillotson is one of the group of brave souls joining Fr Paul Farrer in his 40@40 bungee jump off the Transporter Bridge on June 15th. All proceeds will be going to Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice, Middlesbrough so all sponsorship is for a really good cause....
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Miscellaneous, Religious Communities
Congratulations to Sister Agatha Leach CJ, of the Bar Convent Community on being named best ambassador for York in the city’s tourism awards. This remarkable award comes hot on the heels of the City of York recently being voted UK’s Best City. Click here...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
A BIG-HEART mystery backer who donated £2,100 means 59-year-old Father Pat Keogh will play the last few minutes of a charity football match at the Riverside – but YOU can still bid to play from just £210. Fr Keogh, parish priest at St Joseph’s Parish in...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Evangelisation, Event Calendar, Parishes, RCIA
with Fr John Lumley. The final part of the ‘Do this in memory of me’ series of reflections on the Eucharist St Patrick’s Church, Thornaby Tuesday 24th June, 7pm All Welcome [gmap map:7]
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Evangelisation, Event Calendar, Parishes, RCIA
with Bishop Terry Drainey. Part of the ‘Do this in memory of me’ series of reflections on the Eucharist St Patrick’s Church, Thornaby Tuesday 17th June, 7pm All Welcome [gmap map:7]
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Evangelisation, Event Calendar, Parishes, RCIA
with Fr Paul Farrer. Part of the ‘Do this in memory of me’ series of reflections on the Eucharist St Patrick’s Church, Thornaby Tuesday 10th June, 7pm All Welcome [gmap map:7]
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Evangelisation, Event Calendar, Parishes, RCIA
with Monsignor Gerry Dasey. The first part of the ‘Do this in memory of me’ series of reflections on the Eucharist St Patrick’s Church, Thornaby Tuesday 3rd June, 7pm All Welcome [gmap map:7]
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Organisations
At Mass next Sunday, look around you. For each person you see, imagine another 11 people. That will give you some idea of the numbers of Catholics in China. In a huge country of 1.3 billion people, numbers are never more than estimates. But even conservative guesses...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Bishop Terry, Organisations
Plaque on Ouse Bridge York to St Margaret Clitherow arranged by Knights of St Columba. Bishop Terence Drainey of Middlesbrough is to unveil a plaque to St Margaret Clitherow at the Micklegate end of Ouse Bridge in York on Friday 29th August at 3.30pm. This will be...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations
Come and visit CAFOD’s Unearth Justice Photo Exhibition at St Wilfrid’s Church, York. Exhibition will be opened by Bishop Drainey and will be open to the public from 1.00 pm on Tuesday 24th June until 6.00 pm Wednesday 25th June. See for yourself the...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations
Saturday 14th June. Over 100 people went from our Diocese last year. Why not join us? For further details, contact David or Carol at the CAFOD Office.
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations
CAFOD and Christian Aid Humber Bridge Sponsored Cross, Saturday 10th May, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Come and have a great day out and raise some money for CAFOD. Register for the event and obtain your sponsor form by contacting the CAFOD Office.
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations
Livesimply On Saturday 15th March, almost 40 people (young and not so young) from throughout our Diocese made the journey to Manchester for the Live It! event, celebrating all the work that has been done in trying to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the...
by webmaster | Apr 23, 2008 | Homilies
As Christians we should know that justice is the bare minimum we owe to one another. It arises out of our natural interdependence. Justice cannot be avoided; it is the foundation of so much else, not least of all peace. Without justice there can be no peace and...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Miscellaneous
A beautiful evening prayer video featuring the late Fr Tony Storey has been posted to YouTube. Sincere thanks to whoever has posted this. Click here to see the video and hear Fr Tony. Father Tony returned to the Lord on 1st May 2007. May he rest in...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
On the 7th April this year we received the following three messages, following the safe arrival of the fifth consignment: “Dear John and Friends, Thank you for the shipment. We appreciate your cooperation and help. God bless you all. If you do not mind, could you send...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2008 | Diocese
On or After 6th April 2008 Question: When does £10.00 = £12.82? Answer: When you Gift Aid your payment to your parish on or after 6th April 2008. How? As a Gift Aid donor you are treated as making a payment net of basic rate tax. Also, subject to Royal Assent, HM...
