Below are a selection of prayers, readings from scripture and help for those who are in Self-isolation. Provided by the Liturgy Office of England and Wales When Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. He touched her hand, and the...
Guidance Catholic Bishops of England and Wales
The global spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a fast-evolving situation. We are currently at Stage 2 of our guidance. This is because the current status is: A number of cases in local communities or a case specifically linked to a parish community The key...
Diocesan Guidance Coronavirus
The Diocese of Middlesbrough has issued the following guidance: The key things for parishes in these circumstances to do in Stage 2 are: It is likely you will need to suspend distribution under both kinds (the host to be given on the hand only). When giving communion...
Update on COVID restrictions and the Government roadmap
Summary Current lockdown guidelines Baptism - Only in case of imminent deathMarriage - Only in exceptional circumstances (Maximum of 6 people attending)Funeral - Maximum of 30 people From May 17th Baptism - Maximum 30 attendeesMarriage - Maximum of 30 attendee....
Receiving COVID vaccines is ‘morally acceptable’
A note from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which was approved by Pope Francis, gives the green light during the pandemic to the use of vaccines produced with cell lines derived from two fetuses aborted in the 1960s. By Vatican News “It is morally...
Church opening for private prayer
Following guidance released by the UK Government and the Diocese of Middlesbrough we are pleased to announce that the church will be open for private prayer from Monday the 15th June. As in many aspects of life at the moment, your experience in Church is likely to be...