St Therese relics visit Teesside

A statue of St Therese

The relics of St Therese of Lisieux will be coming to Middlesbrough from Friday 2 October until Saturday 3 October.

They will be on display at St Mary's Cathedral in Coulby Newham from 2pm on Friday right through until 12noon on Saturday.

The church will be open to everyone, no matter what faith, for the full 22 hours including during the night.

There are special times set aside for certain groups to visit, including young people and members of the Indian community.

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St Therese was born in France on January 2, 1873, and went on to become a Carmelite nun.

Her relics, which have travelled to 42 countries, are made up of thigh and foot bones.

Her body was divided into three after her death, and the remainder of it is in France.

BBC Tees' Mike Hill spoke to Sister Mary Elisabeth.

Within the Catholic Church, St Therese inspires pilgrimages, as it's believed her remains have great healing power, and the ability to renew a sense of vocation.

During this tour however, everyone is invited to visit the relics, not just Catholics.

BBC Tees' Mike Hill invited Carmelite nun Sister Mary Elisabeth on to his Sunday programme to discuss the tour.

To listen back to the full interview click the link on Mike Hill's presenter page.

Presenter Profile: Mike Hill

St. Mary’s Cathedral in Coulby Newham

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