by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | Schools and Colleges
The children of St. Martin’s Ampleforth School have raised £200 for the Loreto Convent School in Kolkota India. This is a school for young girls catering for all children, including orphans and those from the slums. One of our pupils, Marguerite Henriot, age 11 from...
by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | Event Calendar, Schools and Colleges
Three Sixth Form Cadets from Ampleforth College Combined Cadet Force will carry out a sponsored Bungee Jump in aid of the Help for Heroes charity, which supports wounded soldiers, and aims to raise £5m to build a gym and swimming pool at Headley Court, a...
by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
£100 Winning No 212 £75 Winning No 177 £50 Winning No 277 £30 Winning No 50 £25 Winning No 23 Next Meeting and Monthly Draw Monday, 4th February 2008 NEW MEMBERS WELCOME ASK FOR DETAILS Tel: 01642...
by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | 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 | Jan 22, 2008 | CAFOD, Organisations
On Saturday 27th October, David Cross, CAFOD’s Diocesan Manager for Middlesbrough, along with CAFOD colleagues from London, Bridget Fenwick and Patrick Murphy, departed on their visit to CAFOD funded projects in Mozambique. The aim of the visit was to see...
by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
Cleveland NEWMAN Circle presents a talk “Slavery in 2008” by Br Michael Newman O.H. Brother Michael will speak about the work of the Medaille Trust, a charity founded by a number of Catholic religious orders to support and empower freed victims of the sex-trafficking...
by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | Schools and Colleges
Santa’s visit to Sacred Heart School, Redcar, Saturday 15th December 2007, was greeted with great delight from the young children of the Deanery. They also enjoyed a Christmas Disco, Face Painting, Lucky Dip, a free Raffle and enough food to stuff a Camel…..or should...
by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | Parishes
Young people of St John of Beverley Parish celebrated Youth Sunday with a Christ the King concert and launched the Advent appeal for AIDS orphans in Uganda and street children in Mongolia. More than 30 took part, from beginners on flute, clarinet and trumpet to a...
by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
Three Wise Men from the east arrived in St. Andrew’s Parish, Teesville on January 6 just in time for the end of the 9.30 am Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. They spent time worshipping the new born King along with shepherds who had arrived earlier after...
by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley, Parishes
Osmotherley and Crathorne Parishes celebrated Christmas again by packing and distributing 50 hampers in Port Clarence. The goods were paid for by donation; about 30 parishioners and friends were involved in shopping, packing and distribution. The photo shows Sue...
by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | Parishes
Pat Connelly brought Canon Louis Collingwood home to Redcar for a few days. As most of the parishioners have no means of travelling to Hull, it was lovely to see him again, as he is greatly missed. Canon Collingwood was presented with a TV for his birthday from the...
by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | Event Calendar, Parishes
On the evening of Wednesday 13th February we have an exciting opportunity in the Diocese to hear from one of the world’s leading experts on The Shroud of Turin. Fr Martin Haigh OSB will introduce a fascinating audio-visual presentation and answer questions on...
by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | Book Reviews
A down-to-earth book on prayer has been written by the ‘art nun’ Sr Wendy Beckett. In ‘Sister Wendy on Prayer’, she says people complain they lack time for prayer. But she suggests trying it in a 10 minute silence ‘in the lavatory or the...
by webmaster | Jan 22, 2008 | CAFOD, Event Calendar, Organisations, Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
Sr Gladys Dimaku, a Nigerian Sister of the Medical Missionaries of Mary, will be visiting our diocese on Wednesday 6 February. Sr Gladys will speak about her work as the Health care co-ordinator in the diocese of Minna following the 7.00pm Ash Wednesday Mass at St...
by webmaster | Jan 18, 2008 | Diocese
We would like to apologise to those readers of the Catholic Voice in Hull who did not receive their copy of the Voice this month. There was a problem with deliveries.
by webmaster | Jan 5, 2008 | Miscellaneous
In a packed Cathedral with many standing, Bishop Crowley returned to the Diocese on 14 December 2007 to give thanks for his fourteen years service as our Diocesan Bishop and to say farewell to priests, religious and people. The night was foggy and frosty, yet people...
by webmaster | Jan 5, 2008 | Appeals and Special Events
Hi Everyone – Happy New Year! As you will probably know by now ROCKING IN THE AISLES 2008 will be at Middlesbrough Theatre on 11th 12th Jan. Doors 7pm. This year supporting St Mary’s School, Grangetown and The Children’s Cancer Hospital In Baghdad. Despite what...
by webmaster | Jan 5, 2008 | Miscellaneous
by Monsignor Dasey 14th December 2007 Dear Bishop John On behalf of the priests, deacons, religious and laity, it is my pleasure to welcome you back to our Cathedral and Diocese. It is good to see again Sisters Sheila and Kitty, and, also, members of your family. Let...
by webmaster | Jan 3, 2008 | Diocese
To ordination of new Bishop of Middlesbrough Members of the Press and Media are invited to attend the Ordination of The Right Reverend Monsignor Terence Patrick Drainey as Bishop of Middlesbrough on Friday 25 January at 12.00 noon in St Mary’s Cathedral, Dalby Way,...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Miscellaneous
St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough 14th December 2007 Mass of Thanksgiving and Farewell Dear sisters, dear brothers How I’ve always enjoyed addressing you in such a way, because that’s what we are within the household of faith, sisters and brothers together. And...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Bishop Terry, Event Calendar
Bishop Elect Terence has expressed a desire to get to know the diocesan family as soon as possible and to this end has chosen Lent to spend extended visits to the pastoral areas – this will enable him to visit some of the hospitals, schools and educational colleges,...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Bishop Terry, Event Calendar, Parishes, St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough
Bishop Elect Terence is very aware of the limitations placed on him for those able to join him for his Episcopal Ordination in his Cathedral of St Mary’s on Friday, 25 January 2008 (the Conversion of St Paul). Anxious as he is to meet the good people across the...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Diocese
The Middlesbrough Diocesan Year Book 2008 is now on sale in most churches in the Diocese, costing £2.00 Or, you can order a copy by post for £2.00 plus £1.25 postage and packing from: Miss Jenny Dowson, Curial Offices, 50a The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6QT...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events, Event Calendar, Schools and Colleges
A Knights of St Columba presentation Tickets for this variety show with music and mayhem from priests and parishioners are available now! At the Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Linthorpe tel: 01642 815181 On Friday 11th January 2008 and Saturday 12th January 2008...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Diocese
(effective from 6 April 2008) Parishes within the Diocese face a potential loss of tax amounting to £50,000 To prevent this loss can I increase the amount of my donation by 15p in every pound? If I’m not already using Gift Aid can I now complete a Declaration to...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Diocese
A Message from Mgr Dasey Dear Brother Priests, Deacons, Religious and lay people of our Diocese It is my task as Diocesan Administrator and Chair of our Trustee Board to present to you our 2006 Accounts. However, 2007 has been a year of significant change in our...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Event Calendar, Religious Communities
During 2008 the FCJ Sisters are celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the death of their Foundress Marie-Madeleine díHouet. There will be a special Mass celebrated at Middlesbrough Cathedral on Saturday 5th April 2008 at 12 midday. An open invitation is extended to all...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Organisations
On Saturday October 20th, four delegates from the Middlesbrough Diocese attended a National Conference on Families, Mental Health and Pastoral Care in the Catholic Community organised by The Marriage and Family Life Division of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Parishes
St Francis’ in Middlesbrough is a parish which has close contacts with a number of asylum seekers. In November the parish priest Fr Peter Keeling was invited to accompany Anwar Rasoul, an Iraqi, on the occasion of his graduation from Teeside University with an...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Schools and Colleges
St. Mary’s College, Middlesbrough hosts November Justice and Peace meeting. Students from St. Mary’s College, Middlesbrough hosted the November meeting of the Justice and Peace Commission. This is the fourth of our meetings that has been facilitated by students from...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Event Calendar, Schools and Colleges
On 28th April 2008 Our Lady’s School in Acomb, York will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee. We are hoping to mark this special occasion with several events throughout the Summer term. We would love to hear from any former pupils, staff or governors who would...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
St Augustine’s RC Primary School, Coulby Newham in Middlesbrough was recently involved in a successful OFSTED Inspection and a three year review, by an assessor of Investors in People, to evaluate the School in order to qualify for its esteemed award. The...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
Following National Road Safety Week, Carrie Watson, PCSO 5389, Community Safety Officer, paid a visit to All Saints RC Primary School. The children dressed up and handed out leaflets to parents and pupils highlighting school parking. Goodie bags were also given out to...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
All Saints RC Primary School in Thirsk recently held their first ever Grandparents’ Lunch. Fifteen Grandparents attended and were treated to roast chicken with roast potatoes, broccoli and carrots followed by a special pudding of ‘Granny Crunch’...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
Mr Harland, All Saints RC Primary School Thirsk’s Caretaker for 13 years recently retired. A special assembly was held for Mr Harland and Mr Starr, the Headteacher, paid a special tribute to Mr Harland for all his hard work. Mr Harland was then presented with a...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley, Parishes
Pilgrims meet at 2.00 pm at the first Station on Rueberry Lane, pray the Stations, then the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Chapel followed by the Vigil 3.30 pm Mass, refreshments and Evening Prayer. Why not join us to pray in this 40th anniversary year of...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music
at York Minster, entry by the West Door Sunday 27th January 2008 at 6.30 pm An act of worship in the style of the Taizé Community in France (chairs provided) Contacts: Veronica Copley (01904) 632649 and Anne Paskett (01904) 626521
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Book Reviews
Preaching in the Year of Matthew by Bill East Fr Bill East brings a wealth of experience to this book of sermons for every Sunday of cycle A in the lectionary. Ministering as a Catholic priest in the diocese of Middlesbrough since 1996, he had previously served in the...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Cleveland Newman Circle
Cleveland Newman Association meeting Meeting Room, St Bernadette’s, Nunthorpe 21st November 2007 The night’s speaker was Terry Doyle, a local holistic therapist and worker in addictions, who has a special interest in meditation. His topic was ‘Is...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music
5th April 2008, 7.30 pm Join in song with the YUMI Warblers and listen to music from Chechelele; Sounsphere; Wo-Man Band and The York Madly Aspiring Musicians Group. This is going to be a rousing programme of SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. They share a joy for life and...
by webmaster | Dec 16, 2007 | Miscellaneous, Parishes
A brand new website for the Roman Catholic churches in the Esk Valley has recently been launched. Click here to visit the Roman Catholic Churches in the Esk Valley website.
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes
Parishioners at Saint Mary and St Romuald, Yarm, are very eager to acquire, or borrow, a set of Nativity figures suitable for outdoor use, to decorate the front of the Church on Yarm High Street. The figures don’t necessarily have to be in perfect condition, nor does...
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2007 | Event Calendar, St Wilfrid's, York
Students from the University of York have planned a CAFOD Advent Service! It is taken from the “Live Simply” Advent Service promoting the themes of Advent and Cafod. This will take place in St Wilfrid’s Catholic Church in York (with the kind...
by webmaster | Nov 28, 2007 | Event Calendar, Miscellaneous
The Catholic Students’ Society at the University of York is holding a Christmas Fayre at St Paul’s Church, Heslington on Wednesday 5th December from 5pm until 8pm. There will be music and games, entertainment and fun for all ages. Refreshments and stalls,...
by webmaster | Nov 27, 2007 | Miscellaneous
Adam Ditchburn, of St Stephen’s parish in Hull, has released a single in aid of the Bosco Volunteer Project, an organisation which sends young people to volunteer in worldwide projects both in the developing and developed world. Released on Monday 26th November,...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Diocese, Miscellaneous
His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, has appointed Monsignor Terence Patrick Drainey the Seventh Bishop of Middlesbrough. On accepting the appointment, Mgr Drainey said: I give thanks to Almighty God for all his gifts and blessing, especially the gift of priestly...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
The Diocesan Trustees at its meeting on the 17th October received a report prepared by Mrs Kathleen Stead, the diocesan director of RE, on the Section 48 inspections of schools undertaken in the diocese in the school year 2006-07. (To find the reports type...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events
Two consignments left our diocese for Baghdad Central Training Hospital for Children over the summer and both consignments reached the hospital thanks to the support from the British Embassy and the Iraqi Ministry of Health in the City. The last consignment to the...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Miscellaneous
On Friday 14 December at 7.00 pm Bishop John will return to the Diocese for a Mass of Thanksgiving, and in preparation for that celebration the following article is offered as a simple appreciation of Bishop John’s fourteen years as Bishop of the Diocese of...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Miscellaneous
A Catholic and lost contact? You are welcome! The door of your local Catholic church is open to you. Whatever your situation or circumstances, however much time has lapsed since your last visit to a church, there is a place for you. If you are feeling afraid or...
