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The Parish of the Durham Martyrs
Lord of life, bless and guide the people living in
Parish News and Announcements
Our Churches remain closed until further notice for all services except funerals.
We will review the situation again on Friday 29th January, looking at the number of cases in our area and taking Government advice. We will keep you informed through our website and social media.
With a growing concern for the safety of our parishioners, we have taken the decision to cancel Masses and Private Prayer at St Godric's and St Joseph's churches.
Our Churches remain closed until further notice for all services except funerals.
We will review the situation again on Friday 29th January, looking at the number of cases in our area and taking Government advice. We will keep you informed through our website and social media.
We are currently holding virtual youth groups online. For more information please email Katie
You can learn more about the Parish Youth Ministry by visiting the link below
Following the government's official advice re: mass/social gatherings our Parish Groups, meetings and events are currently cancelled until further notice.
You can learn more about the wide variety of groups within our Parish here.
Lockdown has been a great challenge for all of us. However, as I was out walking recently, I looked across at the imposing building that is Durham Prison and felt more grateful for what liberty I do have. “They call it free time and it’s the biggest lie because we are still here..” Ibi Zaboi. It is also worth thinking of the response of our health workers, our schools’ staff, many of whom are having to deal with some fairly unreasonable behaviour and expectations of others. Then there is the higher incidence of bin men going down with Covid. Or, what’s it like being a cashier in a supermarket who is verbally abused for asking
a simple question like, “please, can you wear a face mask?”. I could go on. Not only are front line workers rising to the challenge, but they are doing so with courage and enthusiasm. The smile is always there! Yes, tough times, but they will come to an end.