Following the first discussions with parishioners at Withernsea and Hedon, Fr Phil will be holding a further meeting at St Charles after 10am Mass on 21st December. All are welcome. Its a great opportunity to share ideas and obtain feedback on how the church is doing and how we might move forward in 2026 and beyond.

From the New Year, SVP members will pray publicly at 11.45am on the second Friday of each month, before the 12 noon Mass. Parishioners are warmly invited to join this moment of shared prayer, placing the needs of our community before God.

St Mary and Saint Joseph Church, Hedon, is holding a Christmas raffle this season, inviting parishioners and friends of the church to take part in a festive parish activity. Tickets will be available to purchase after Mass, making it easy for those attending to join in and enjoy a traditional part of parish life during the Christmas period.

Explore Word of the Day — a daily Scripture resource from Vatican News featuring the reading of the day, Gospel of the day, and reflections from the Popes. Updated every day, it’s perfect for prayer, meditation, or preparing for Mass. We link it on this website along with papal podcasts and homilies to nourish your faith throughout the liturgical year.

During Advent, parishioners in all our churches will have the opportunity for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. At St Charles, there will also be an additional Mass each Tuesday at 12 noon throughout Advent. These moments of prayer help us prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.

CAFOD is the official overseas aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. As a parish we stand with our sisters and brothers around the world through prayer, generosity and action. From emergency relief to long-term development, CAFOD works with local partners to bring hope, dignity and lasting change to communities facing poverty, conflict and climate crisis.

At different moments in life, many people feel a quiet stirring of faith — a desire to draw closer to God, to belong to a community, or to understand more about what the Church believes. That small prompting of the heart is often the beginning of a journey. If you have ever wondered about the Catholic faith, or have been attending Mass and would like to explore what it means to become Catholic, the parish of St Charles Borromeo Church warmly invites you to join our forthcoming Becoming Catholic meetings.

Our new Diocese page keeps you in touch with the life and mission of the Diocese of Middlesbrough. Explore diocesan news, pastoral letters, daily live services, liturgical updates, and videos from the cathedral. You’ll also find the latest issues of The Catholic Voice and details of upcoming diocesan events and celebrations.

Our new Vatican page connects our parish with the heart of the Church in Rome. Discover live Vatican News updates, papal homilies, video libraries, and radio features — all streamed directly from official Vatican channels. It’s an inspiring space to stay informed, reflect, and deepen your faith through the words and witness of Pope Leo and the global Catholic community.