St Bede's Cemetery

Many may not be aware that there is a Cemetery in Redhill’s Lane dedicated to Catholic burials. It was opened in 1867 and the last burial which was in a family plot was in 1996.  The cemetery is sadly overgrown and although efforts were made prior to lockdown to clear the growth from the headstones it has since deteriorated.

There is a list of burials held in the County Archives along with other information regarding the cemetery.   Recently a list of headstones and their inscriptions was found in St Bede’s presbytery it contains a number of familiar Durham names and priests and people from the surrounding parishes.

This along with other information regarding the cemetery can be found on https://www.durhammartyrs.co.uk/st-bede-s-cemetery  If you wish to search for a particular grave it is suggested you take a pair of secateurs with you and clear some of the growth around the headstone. 

Journey in Faith Autumn 2025

Our Journey in Faith Programme will begin again in the Autumn, from 7.00-8.30pn on Thursday evenings.  All are welcome. Please contact Marjorie in the parish office if you are interested.

18th July School News from our Primary Schools

Thank you from St. Joseph’s School

As part of our Jubilee Year Pledge, every Friday the children sold ice lollies in school to raise money for charities chosen by our Mini Vinnies. This pledge involves a long-term commitment to living out Catholic Social Teaching and building a fairer world for everyone.  The children understand that by making the Jubilee Pledge, our school community has been encouraged to be agents of change and contribute to building a more just and fairer world. 

The children have raised over £200 and some of the charities which have received donations from our school are The Cheesy Waffles Project, St. Cuthberts Care and Choose Love.  We would like to say a huge thank you to the parishioners who have made donations to support our fundraising efforts.

News from St. Godric’s School

Thank you!

As we come to the end of another academic year, we just want to take this opportunity to thank all our parishioners for their continuous support across the year including helping us celebrate St. Godric’s day Mass and in your role as parish sponsors for our Year 4 children.  We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful school and parish relationship, and we look forward to this continuing next year.

St. Godric’s School Open Days

If you or anyone you know, has a child due to start school or Nursery, we will be holding two open mornings for anyone who would like to come along and see our lovely school and Nursery. The first is Saturday 20^th September 10-11am and the second is Wednesday 1^st October 10-11am.  Please save the date and spread the word!