--- title: "News: Catholic Life" url: "https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/catholic-life" school: "St Michael’s Catholic Academy" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Stockton and Billingham [Click Here](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** (01642) 870003 **Email:** enquiries@stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk # News: Catholic Life ![Image of Faith in Action Pupils Represent St Michael's at Recommissioning Mass](https://files.schudio.com/st-michael-s-catholic-academy-3/imagecache/720x440c/news/835304390_1802618814403412_1356315539366129133_n.png.jpeg) 12 October 2026 ### [Faith in Action Pupils Represent St Michael's at Recommissioning Mass](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-12-faith-in-action-pupils-represent-st-michael-s-at-recommissioning-mass) Students from St Michael's Catholic Academy proudly represented their school at the Chaplaincy Recommissioning Mass held at St Andrew's Parish Church in Newcastle. The event provided pupils with a meaningful opportunity to put their faith into action while serving the wider Catholic community. ![Image of Year 7 Students Explore Faith and Reflection During Beach Retreat](https://files.schudio.com/st-michael-s-catholic-academy-3/imagecache/720x440c/news/839050622_1471807804868832_2256156789460778086_n.png.jpeg) 12 October 2026 ### [Year 7 Students Explore Faith and Reflection During Beach Retreat](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-12-year-7-students-explore-faith-and-reflection-during-beach-retreat) Students at St Michael's Catholic Academy recently enjoyed a special Year 7 Catholic retreat at the beach, centred around the theme "On the Rock." Inspired by the teachings of Jesus and the importance of building life on strong foundations, the retreat provided pupils with an opportunity to deepen their faith while spending time together in a beautiful natural setting. ![St Michael's Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-michael-s-catholic-academy-3/imagecache/720x440c/news/694789710_1669641700777262_6674832933117282726_n.jpg) 11 May 2026 ### [A Beautiful Marian Procession: Faith in Action at St Michael’s](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-05-11-a-beautiful-marian-procession-faith-in-action-at-st-michael-s) Our school community came together in a truly beautiful act of faith and reflection as we celebrated our Marian Procession. ![Bishop Stephen Wright visits St Michael's Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-michael-s-catholic-academy-3/imagecache/720x440c/news/689627517_1668544424220323_2868772205582775369_n.jpg) 8 May 2026 ### [A Special Visit from Bishop Stephen Wright](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-05-08-a-special-visit-from-bishop-stephen-wright) We were delighted to welcome Bishop Stephen Wright to St Michael’s Catholic Academy, where he celebrated Mass with our Year 7 students. ![St Michael's Catholic Academy - Sacrament of Confirmation](https://files.schudio.com/st-michael-s-catholic-academy-3/imagecache/720x440c/news/650663228_1622047188870047_1414410113513850904_n.jpg) 13 March 2026 ### [Celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-03-13-celebrating-the-sacrament-of-confirmation) We are delighted to congratulate the students of St Michael’s Catholic Academy who recently received the Sacrament of Confirmation. This sacred moment marks an important step in their faith journey, and we could not be more proud of their dedication and reflection throughout the preparation process. ![Special visit to St Michael's Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-michael-s-catholic-academy-3/imagecache/720x440c/news/629254433_1598489484559151_1770573979590552492_n.jpg) 16 February 2026 ### [A Day of Inspiration and Joy for Our Students](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-02-16-a-day-of-inspiration-and-joy-for-our-students) Students at St Michael’s Catholic Academy in Billingham were thrilled to welcome Fr Mark, Sister Anna, and Sister Linda for a special day focused on vocations and discovering personal purpose. Our visitors spoke beautifully about what it means to feel “called” to something - whether that’s a career, a passion, or a way of helping others. Their warmth and honesty captivated our students, inspiring them to reflect deeply on their own hopes for the future. ![St Michael’s Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-michael-s-catholic-academy-3/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Michael’s Catholic Academy Beamish Road Billingham Stockton-On-Tees TS23 3DX (01642) 870003 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/bhcet.org.uk) - [BHCET Trust Website](https://bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelscatholicacademybillingham/) - [X](https://twitter.com/StMBillingham) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelscatholicacademy/) ### Translation © Copyright 2025–2026 St Michael’s Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)