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9th March 2025 - Thought from Fr. Colm

A marvellous Parish retreat was had by all at Keswick last weekend. In an atmosphere of stunning natural beauty, we celebrated times of prayer, sharing and relaxation. The retreat was excellently led by Katie Flood, who with great sensitivity engaged us all as we reflected on our journey through life as individuals, and as Parish. We didn’t take ourselves too seriously though, as we enjoyed each other’s company walking the local Lake, or rambling through Keswick and relaxing evenings . Thanks to everyone for your generosity of Spirit, and a special thanks to Katie, whose leadership skills increase year by year. My gratitude to our Capuchin Brothers for allowing me the freedom to be a part of the retreat.



Our International Meal is this Sunday after the 10.30 Mass. Always a great occasion

for sharing diversity, especially of a culinary nature. Thanks again to our feeders!



Don’t forget what looks like a very exciting evening at St. Godric’s next Tuesday.

If you haven’t got a ticket, you can pay at the door.



Our parish ceilidh is next Saturday the 15th. Tickets are available. It’ll be a great

parish event. Dispensation from all Lenten fasting, penitential exercise such as the

wearing of hair shirts etc are given for this one occasion.



Stations of the Cross each Friday through Lent at 7.00pm alternating in both our

churches beginning with St Godric’s.



 “Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.”

St. Francis de Sales


A quote from Pope Francis:


"The Way of the Cross alone defeats sin, evil and death, for it leads to the radiant

light of Christ's resurrection and opens the horizons of a new and fuller life. It is the

way of hope, the way of the future. Those who take up this way with generosity and

faith give hope and a future to humanity."

Address at Via Crucis in Blonia Park, Krakow, Poland, July 30, 2016.


Don’t forget Exposition on Sunday afternoons at 3 at St Godric’s as a possible Lenten

exercise.

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About Us 

The parish of the Durham Martyrs incorporates the Catholic churches of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric, St Bede and St Joseph (Gilesgate) in Durham City. We are part of the Finchale Partnership and based within the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Addressess

St. Bede,

St Godric's RC Primary School,

Carrhouse Drive,

Durham

DH1 5LZ 

Our Lady of Mercy

and St Godric

Castle Chare
Durham
DH1 4RA

St Joseph

Mill Lane
Durham
DH1 2JG

Contact 

Marjorie, the Parish Secretary's working hours are 8:30am -4:00pm Tues - Fri. If you email outside these hours you will receive a response when Marjorie is back in the office. 

07483 369 561

​durham.martyrs@diocesehn.org.uk

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