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St Hilda's Catholic Church on Walker Street

Whitby's St Hilda’s Catholic Church celebrates 100 years since Consecration

Pope Francis

Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

Having children is now major "green" concern (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Choosing not to have children due to climate concerns

The 50th annual Postgate Rally takes place at Ugthorpe, near Whitby.

Rally in Ugthorpe urged to pray for canonisation of Father Nicholas Postgate

Easter is upon us and that means the end of Lent is too - here’s everything you need to know about the holy period

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Celebrating Valentine's Day is an age old tradition (photo: Adobe)

The History and the long traditions associated with Valentine’s Day

Pope Francis attends the funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as pallbearers carry the coffin at the end of the funeral mass at St. Peter's square

Mourners gather to pay respects at Pope Benedict XVI funeral

Pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95, press officials confirm

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Father Bill East retired from St Joseph’s in May 2018 after 18 years serving Pickering.

Tributes are paid to Pickering parish priest Father Bill

Stonegrave Minster near Helmsley.

Village church’s bid to attract more visitors
The vicar of one of the oldest and most historic churches in the North, Stonegrave Minster near Helmsley is seeking to attract pilgrims and tourists – because many of the parish’s congregation attend a local Catholic church.
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