A Taste of Africa

The St. Cuthbert’s Youth Group had a chance to learn about and taste some authentic Nigerian food. This exciting experience was provided by Eucharia with help from her husband Jude, both originally from Nigeria but now very much part of the Catholic community of Hartlepool. Not only was the food different and delicious, it was also highly healthy and left us all wanting more!

Our Papal Visit

Papal Visit - Prayer Vigil

The big event of the day saw thousands of people gather in Hyde Park for the Prayer Vigil. Pope Benedict spoke to the crowds on the eve of the Beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman.

Papal Visit - Walk to Hyde Park

Once the mass at Westminster Cathedral had finished the young people who had gathered on the Piazza then walked towards Hyde Park in preparation for the Prayer Vigil on Saturday evening.

Papal Visit - Westminster Cathedral

2,500 young people gathered in the Piazza outside of Westminster Cathedral while mass was celebrated inside. Pope Benedict then greeted these young people at the end of the Mass.

Papal Visit - Arrival in Westminster

A group of 7 students travelled down to London with the Hexham and Newcastle Diocese to take part in the Papal Visit. This meant one very long coach journey through the night arriving in Westminster in the early hours of Saturday morning.