St Joseph’s is a friendly city centre parish blessed with parishioners from all parts of the world who have chosen to make Derby their home.
We are close to the city centre of Derby. Whether you are a visitor, haven’t been to church for sometime or are not a Catholic you are always most welcome.
Our new parish centre facility provides additional opportunities for developing our community..
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Lent
Lent is an important time to give ourselves to God in love. Each one of us will have a different way of doing this – perhaps in more loving prayer or giving a little more of ourself to others. During Lent there will be an additional Mass on Friday evenings at 7.00pm.
Parish Life
Sacraments
From the moment we are born until the day we die our life is marked by key milestones.We celebrate together these important moments with you and for you
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CAFOD
Could you help to inspire and empower children and young people in our Catholic Schools and Parishes to bring alive their sense of global justice? .
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St Ralph Sherwin
St Ralph is venerated in our small side chapel which has a beautiful stained glass commemorative window and the relics of the saint..
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Care of St Joseph’s parishioners who are sick,housebound or in hospitalOur pastoral care of these important parishionersis essential. Please let Fr John know if a family member or friend is sick or unable to come to Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion.If you, a family member or friend is in hospital and in need of a visit from Fr John please call on 01332 343777 or 07771 965 935 at any time.
Syro-Malabar Community
The Syro-Malabar Community in DerbyThe Syro-Malabar Catholic Community is one of the vibrant migrant community in Derbyshire. It had a very tiny beginning in later half of the year 2002. However it had a steady and constant growth during the last 10 years. Today there are approximately 120 Syro-Malabar catholic families living in Derbyshire.
Derby Deanery
Derby Deanery consists of the parishes of St Joseph’s, St Mary’s with Holy Family and Christ the King in Mackworth, Our Lady of Lourdes in Mickelover, St George’s and St Albans parish and also All Saints in Ashbourne.
Newsletter information
Our parish newsletter is published weekly. Please let Fr John have any items by Thursday of each week.
Contacting our parish priest
Each week Fr John is available to meet parishioners with no appointment. The time and day varies each week and is given in the current newsletter (This time also includes the opportunity for confession.)