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Looking forward to seeing everyone at our next international lunch planned for Sunday 15th February, after the 10:30 Mass at St Joseph's. Let's celebrate together the richness our diverse community brings to our Parish.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at our next international lunch planned for Sunday 15th February, after the 10:30 Mass at St Joseph's. Let's celebrate together the richness our diverse community brings to our Parish.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
On Wednesday 21st January, the children in Year 3 and 4 will be attending Mass in church at 10am. All families and friends are welcome to attend.
Also on Wednesday 21st January at 2.30pm in the school hall, the Mini Vinnies would like to invite friends and families to their 'Brew Day' event.
The Mini Vinnies are excited to share the plans they have been working on to help and support the local community and explain what the role of being a Mini Vinnie means to them. We really hope you can come along for a brew and a biscuit.
Congratulations and well done! St. Joseph’s is listed in the Ofsted Top Ten Primary Schools in County Durham
The latest Department for Education (DfE) data has revealed the top 10 primary schools in County Durham, based on the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics.
The results reflect academic performance in the 2024–2025 school year, released as Ofsted continues to roll out major reforms to the school inspection framework.

St Godric's Catholic Primary School
A warm welcome to Year 4 children at 9am St. Godric's Mass this Sunday for another First Holy communion and blessing preparation Mass. We were delighted to have a number of parents join with the Parish for Wednesday's Eucharistic Service.
Y4 will be joining the Parish next Wednesday at 9AM in St. Bede's Room. Parents/carers of Year 4 are very welcome to attend.
A busy week for year 4 as on Friday they are looking forward to visiting Segedunum and taking part in some workshops.

St Leonard's Catholic Secondary School

The Spring Baptism Programme will take place on Monday, 16th March at St. Joseph’s from 6.00-9.00pm. Please contact the Parish Secretary for more information in the first instance.
