Diocesan Parish Strategy Responses

A reminder that parishioners will be invited to respond during Mass THIS WEEKEND 11/12 April and next weekend 18/19 April.

Diocesan Parish Strategy

In his recent pastoral letter, Bishop Stephen invited parishes to listen to the Holy Spirit and to one another, asking, 'Where is God calling us to grow, to change, and to become more missionary.' In response to this, our diocese asked each parish to reflect on how we worship; hand on the faith; serve one another and build our community. The parish core group has reflected on these areas and during Mass on the weekends of 11/12 April and 18/19 April all parishioners will also be invited to respond and look forward in hope. All responses will then be collated and shared with our diocese so that together we can shape the path ahead. Please give some consideration to these areas so that you can share your thoughts in April.

2026 Parish Youth Group dates

We are so grateful to everyone who has helped our youth group get off to such a joyful start! Our young people have loved coming together—playing games, making crafts, sharing delicious food, and simply enjoying each other’s company.

As we step into the new year, we’re excited to keep building this welcoming space. We have planned some activities, but we’d also love to hear your ideas and suggestions. Together, we can make this a place where our youth feel at home, grow in friendship, and celebrate their faith.

Thank you to all who have helped our youth group to get off to such a joyful start!  As we move into the New Year we’re exited to keep building this welcoming space together. 

💌 Share your ideas at durhammartyrsparishyouthgroup@gmail.com

join us on these dates in 2026:

Jan 24,

Feb 28,

Mar 28,

Apr 25 (YMT visit!),

May 30,

Jun 27,

Jul 25.

🌟 All young people are welcome—bring a friend!