St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
Parish Priest: Father Tony Duffy.
Deacon: Peter Lavery.
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Tyne & Wear DH3 1LJ.
Telephone: (0191) 410 2923. Facsimile: (0191) 410 5843.
Web: www.stjosephs-birtley.co.uk

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On 29th October 1791, following The Catholic Relief Act of 1791, a Roman Catholic Chapel was formally registered in Birtley.
On 18th August 1843 St Joseph's Church, Birtley, was opened.
DIOCESE OF HEXHAM AND NEWCASTLE
Feast of the Holy Family - Celebrating Family Life: Home is a Holy Place
Deacon Peter & Pauline Lavery are the Diocesan Coordinators on Marriage & Family Life.
Listen to iPodcasts of Peter & Pauline Lavery's reflections about love, marriage & family life
Peter and Pauline Lavery lead the way about Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese
(Click on the links above for more)

THE YEAR OF THE PRIESHOOD -
23rd June 2009 - 24th June 2010

MEN! THE PRIESTHOOD NEEDS YOU .........
Sunday 25th April 2010 - was a day of special prayer for Vocations -
Catholic men are needed for the Priesthood
Lord we need priests
to help us live as your family.
Please provide us with men of God,
men of prayer,
and men who are your friends.
You did once say "Ask and you shall receive."
We thank you, Lord. for your great love and generosity.

UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION
"The decade for a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence for the
Children of the World (2001-2010)."
Visit website: www.paxchristi.org.uk



Prayer for Christian Aid
God of the rushing wind,
sweep through my indifference.
God of the fiery flames,
ignite my compassion.
God of the many voices,
open my mouth to speak out against injustice.
That through your Spirit and my actions this world may be transformed.
Amen.

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Parish Website opened on 1st November 2001. Updated 29th August 2010.

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