Parish of St Peter & St Paul, Swadlincote

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A photograph by Martin Sylvester. In the foreground is a carved figure of Christ, with right hand raised in blessing, and left hand holding a shell - a symbol of baptism and of pilgrimage. Intensely lit, in the background, we see a crucifix. The lifelong pilgrimage of faith that begins with the new life given in baptism passes through suffering and death on the way to resurrection and eternal life.

The Parish of St Peter & St Paul
(Nottingham RC Diocesan Trustees, a registered charity)

Swadlincote, Derbyshire, UK
including Repton, Milton, Bretby, Oversetts, Newhall, Midway, Hartshorne, Goseley Dale, Swadlincote, Castle Gresley, Church Gresley, Woodville, The Forties, Walton-on-Trent, Rosliston, Caldwell, Linton, Coton in the Elms, Lullington, Overseal, Gorsey Leys, Short Heath, Acresford and Netherseal.

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If you're visiting, or new to the area, welcome! Follow the links for information on how to find the church, Sunday Mass times, the Children's Liturgy, getting here by public transport, facilities for people with disabilities, the local weather forecast, travel news, and more.

Our Mission as a Roman Catholic parish is:

to be a family where people come to be healed, forgiven, and given the power to change their lives and change the world.
to offer opportunities for people to grow in faith in Jesus Christ, in hope, and in love.
to celebrate our faith.
to help others share the new life offered by faith in Jesus Christ our Saviour
to co-operate with people of any faith, or of none, in efforts to bring peace, justice, and healing to our world.

Our parish is a mixed race community with people of all ages and a wide social variety. More than 150 people celebrate their faith each weekend in our church.

You're welcome to read the comments in our visitor's book, and to add your own comments if you wish.


Thanks to IAWMD (the International Association of Webmasters and Designers) for awarding a Golden Web Award to our parish website, and thanks to Spirit and Sky for awarding it their Top Spiritual Site award. Content and advertising you may see by following these links is outside the control of the webmaster of this site.

Sunday Mass times

Christmas services

Children's Liturgy

How to find the church

Public transport information

Facilities for people with disabilities

What Catholics believe

Virtual Church & photo album

Free desktop wallpaper for your computer

Downloadable documents and forms

Visitor's book

Contacting us

Grow In Faith

A picture of
our parish priest

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Catholic Books recommended by Fr Martin Sylvester	Churches Together in Gresley, Swadlincote & District
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