by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Religious Communities
Sr Mary Raphael (Teresa Harrison) was born in Hull on 20th October 1907. The family lived in the Spring Bank area and numbered three boys and seven girls. The two remaining are Sr Raphael and Sr Benedict (now 98). Sr Raphael spoke recently of her memories of a secure,...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Liturgy and Music
All roads led to Scarborough on 20th October for the Diocesan Music Day. People travelled from all over the diocese for a truly uplifting and useful day on music in the liturgy led by the Director of Music for the Portsmouth Diocese and noted composer Paul Inwood....
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Book Reviews
‘Homilies to feed mind, heart and soul in a wholesome way’: that’s how Bishop John Crowley describes Follow Me! Preaching in the Year of Matthew, by Bill East. This book of homilies by a parish priest who is also a scholar, has just now been published by Dominican...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Book Reviews
The author – Fr Peter Corcoran of the Society of Mary (Marists), subtitles his book, ‘Unheard voices from the Gospels’. I prefer the subtitle: ‘Mary’s thoughts for TODAY’ I know Fr Peter as a very ‘down to earth … both feet on...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Liturgy and Music, Parishes, St Andrew's, Teesville
Boyce and Stanley Age to Age Tour Jo Boyce and Mike Stanley played to a packed St. Andrew’s Church on Sunday, September 30, for the Middlesbrough leg of their Age to Age national tour to promote their newly released album. The tour and album marks the tenth...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | CAFOD, Organisations
A local aid worker recently travelled to Mozambique to visit some of the most deprived communities in the southern African country. David Cross, an Ingleby Barwick resident, is CAFOD’s Diocesan Manager for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough. He...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Event Calendar, Organisations
The Knights of St Columba are organising another Rocking in the Aisles on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th January 2008. Details to follow.
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Miscellaneous, Organisations
The October meeting of the Cleveland Newman Circle saw Sr Francis Clare PPC outline the life and vision of St Clare in an enthusiastic and informative way. She explained that the virtues which Clare, a young woman of noble parentage, possessed were namely grace,...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Organisations, St Bernadette's, Middlesbrough
The Middlesbrough District Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society held a Half Day of Recollection on 3rd November, hosted by St Bernadette’s Parish Conference at Nunthorpe. Rev Andrew Burns CSSR of the Redemptorist Community at the John Paul Centre in...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Evangelisation, Event Calendar, RCIA, Schools and Colleges
The Retreat Day, in preparation for the Rite of Election, will be on Saturday 26th January 2008 at All Saints Lower School, Nunnery Lane, York. All who are to be received or baptised into the Catholic Church at Easter are invited to attend, together with their...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Religious Communities, Schools and Colleges
In 1857 a small group of Sisters of Mercy made their way from the West Riding of Yorkshire to Hull and established themselves in a small house near the town centre. They had come at the request of the then Bishop of Beverley to establish schools for the poor. From...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | John Paul Centre, Pastoral Centres
Come and join us at the beginning of the year to be with Christ in what may be a new way for you – Christian Meditation. Venue: John Paul Centre, 55 Grange Road, Middlesbrough Date: Weekly on Thursdays – beginning 10th January 2008 Time: Doors open 6.45 pm...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Miscellaneous
Just after Easter 2006 we visited the Mass at the Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes and St Peter Chanel on Cottingham Road in Hull. This church, I type with relief, with such a long name is fortunately known locally as the Marists. We have just started visiting...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
After an outstanding Ofsted, two beautiful grandchildren, a move to the country and retirement beckoning, what more could any Head Teacher want? Certainly not a fire!!! However, this is exactly what happened on Sunday 14th October 2007, when fire severely damaged St...
by webmaster | Nov 17, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
“Gratitude for the past – Enthusiasm for the present – Hope for the future” (John Paul II) Chairs of Governors, Diocesan and Local Authority Representatives, Clergy and School Leaders came together on 11th and 12th October to consider the...
by webmaster | Nov 16, 2007 | CAFOD, Organisations, Schools and Colleges
CAFOD Family Fast Day on 5th October was a great success at St David’s RC Technology College. The theme this year was ‘Live Simply and Walk in Solidarity with the Poor’. Our day began with the full school walking One Thousand Miles in an hour around...
by webmaster | Nov 16, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events, Schools and Colleges
I am trying to find any photographs of the former St Richards School or any pupils on Woodlands Road, Middlesbrough in the 1950-1960 period. If you can help please contact me at redshirt1986@aol.com Mike Dalton
by webmaster | Nov 16, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
The Governors of St Gerard’s would like to express our delight at the recent ‘Outstanding’ RE Inspection topping what has been a very rewarding and exciting period for the School. We were already impressed by the OFSTED feedback that had taken place...
by webmaster | Nov 16, 2007 | Event Calendar, Liturgy and Music, Parishes
During this year’s Advent Vigil, we will once again, gather together and to take time-out of the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle and ‘be still’ as we listen to the word of God and sing some of the beautiful Taizé chants. [gmap map:5] The Advent Vigil at Holy...
by webmaster | Nov 16, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events, Parishes
Don’t throw away those used stamps after Christmas. Peter Derry has been collecting them to help the Redemptorist Missions for over 20 years. Peter is a parishioner of St Edward’s and St Peter’s in Scarborough. Please send your stamps (and postcards...
by webmaster | Nov 2, 2007 | Diocese, Event Calendar
Dear Sisters and Brothers Firstly, I must once again express deep gratitude to all those of you who have written to me during these past months. The very large volume of letters and cards would make it difficult to reply individually, so please accept this general...
by webmaster | Nov 1, 2007 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Schools and Colleges
Diocese of Middlesbrough Justice and Peace Commission A Half Day exploring, with the students from St Mary’s, issues of Justice and Peace that inspire them Next meeting Saturday November 17th 2007 Venue St Mary’s College, Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough TS4 3JP Time...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events, Diocese
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 | Oct 26, 2007 | Diocese
Congratulations to Dr Jim Whiston on receiving the OBE. Although this honour was in recognition of his outstanding service to science, it would be remiss of us, were we to let this moment pass without expressing our appreciation for the numerous contributions Jim...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Miscellaneous, Parishes
St Hilda’s Parish in Whitby is currently sponsoring one of our students for the priesthood and has also been able to make a donation to the House of Formation recently established in Middlesbrough. Fr Neil McNicholas, parish priest at St Hilda’s, explained that St...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Endsleigh Centre, Miscellaneous, Pastoral Centres
Assistant Centre Manager – c £19k Sister Catherine Ryan requires an Assistant Manager to support her in the development and running of this retreat and business centre. The Endsleigh Centre 481 Beverley Road, HULL HU6 7LJ Conference and Retreat Centre The ideal...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
On Tuesday 2nd October Rev Len Collings, Principal Chaplain at St Mary’s College, Middlesbrough and two of the College’s students, Sarah Walkington and Francis Rowney, took part in the Holocaust Educational Trust to Auschwitz. Here Rev Len shares his...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Liturgy and Music, Parishes
Who would think there is so much of interest and surprise in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. We had a whole day’s entertainment and illumination out of it at St. Francis, Middlesbrough. Thanks to our guest Philip Jakob, full-time music adviser in...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events
Fr Patrick Cope celebrated his Silver Jubilee as a priest in rather unusual circumstances – a prison chapel. As he works full-time in the prison service, it seemed fitting that this is where his Mass of Thanksgiving should take place. With the permission of the...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Appeals and Special Events
Catholics Against Unemployment and Social Evils 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 to help, it...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Event Calendar, Parishes
Msza Swieta bedzie od prawiona W tym Kosciele po polsku 24go Listopada O godz 7.30 Witamy Our Lady and St Peter, Bridlington There will be a Mass in Polish at Our Lady and St Peter, 32 Victoria Road, Bridlington, followed by a social in the hall, at 7.30 pm on...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Miscellaneous
Eleven priests played for this trophy at Filey Golf Club on Monday 17th September. The event was organised by Fr Sean O’Donnell and sponsored by Hayes and Finch. The winner was Canon Michael Ryan (for the second year running!). In the evening, the priests were...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Parishes
Canon Twomey and St Aelred’s Parish SVP organised a Healing Service which was held on Sunday 9th September at 2.30 pm. About 45 people attended, some from neighbouring parishes. The theme was ‘Come to Me all you that are burdened’ and covered healing...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Parishes, Sacred Heart, Middlesbrough
The children of Sacred Heart Primary School, Middlesbrough joined the 10 o’clock Mass on Sunday 7th October to celebrate the Harvest. The school choir lead the hymns with children reading and leading the bidding prayers. At the offering they brought forward...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Parishes
for the Dedication of Our Lady and St Chad, Kirkbymoorside Our Lady and St Chad’s have celebrated the dedication of the Church recently together with the re-commissioning of the Bell installed in 2001 with a solemn High Mass. It was concelebrated by Fr Edmund...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Miscellaneous
From 14th October 2007, Rev Ray Hall will be serving the Thornaby parishes of St Patrick’s and Christ the King. Ray is also acting as the diocesan liaison with Cleveland Police. Rev Pat Thomas has been appointed Chaplain for St Luke’s Hospital,...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Miscellaneous
During the past 14 years I have visited Dorset, where my daughter lives in Charmouth, two or three times each year, and have passed through Chideock, a village on the A35, between Charmouth and Bridport on many occasions. As far as I was concerned, although Chideock...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Miscellaneous
Due to the shortage of space in the Curial Office, we need to empty a room of a variety of books – mainly spiritual/theological. Some of you may wish to start up a small library for parish use. Please note that those wishing to avail themselves of this opportunity...
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Parishes
On Sunday 9th September, the twinned parishes of St Margaret Clitherow and St Paulinus, York held a barbecue. The picture shows a section of the 100 strong crowd, who enjoyed a happy few hours in the Church Garden.
by webmaster | Oct 26, 2007 | Parishes
Within the Deanery of St Bede, the Diocesan Pastoral Plan has been taken seriously and members have responded by forming a Deanery Support Group. The first meeting was held on 8th June 2006. The group has two aims, which are: to discuss the Pastoral Plan, and to...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Diocese
Gift Aid If you are one of the unfortunate individuals required to do so, bear in mind that the deadline for preparing and filing your self assessment tax return (2006/07) draws closer. When do I need to file my tax return? The due date for filing the return,...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Event Calendar, Organisations
A talk by Mr. Terry Doyle, a holistic therapist Where? In the meeting room of St Bernadette’s Nunthorpe Middlesbrough When? Wednesday 21st November 2007, 7.30pm Tea/Coffee for all, 7.45pm Talk Do join us! You are most welcome! Do join...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Organisations
We are pleased to announce the election of Dr Christine Newman as National President of the Newman Association. Christine has been a member of the Cleveland Newman Circle since 2000, serving as Circle Secretary from 2002-6. She was first elected to the National...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Cleveland Newman Circle, Organisations
Once again the Cleveland Newman Circle’s year got off to a rousing start with Dr Paul Murray, a Systematic Theologian from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University, who began by questioning the ways in which we are called to be Catholic, both...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Organisations
Members of the Secular Franciscan Order of the York Fraternity of St Colette were the first to try the proposed walk round the Franciscan Friary remains in Richmond, North Yorkshire, as a preliminary to celebrating, in 2008, the 750th Anniversary of the Founding of...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
Staff and pupils at St Augustine’s School are celebrating after achieving an outstanding OFSTED report. The School has been given a grade one ‘outstanding’ result following its June inspection. The inspectors said the Roman Catholic School, in...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
(Photo of our new Reception starters taken in our wildlife garden)
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
St Mary and St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Pocklington, East Yorks, was badly hit when the town’s beck overflowed on Monday 25th June. The water quickly rose to over four inches deep throughout the building and the pupils had to be evacuated. It was one...
by webmaster | Oct 25, 2007 | Schools and Colleges
(photo of Pre-Prep Harvest Festival held on 20th September)
by webmaster | Oct 8, 2007 | Miscellaneous
Preparations for the next Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes are well under way. The dates for the 2008 pilgrimage are 23rd – 30th May. This will be a special year as it is the 150th Anniversary since Our Lady first appeared to Bernadette. To be cared for by the medical...
