--- title: "Chaplaincy" url: "https://www.st-bedes.org/our-faith/chaplaincy" school: "St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form" --- # Chaplaincy At St. Bede’s, we have a purpose built Chapel that can be used by all staff, students, governors and visitors in school. ![](https://www.st-bedes.org/images/image/4.png) Our local Priests use the chapel to celebrate weekly Masses. The chapel is also used for reflection time for both staff and students, staff prayers, work with feeder primary schools and for other significant events in the Church’s Liturgical year. We have excellent links with the local clergy who come into school on a regular basis. To find out more about our Parish visit [Our Community](https://st-bede-s-catholic-school-and-byron-sixth-form.schudio.com/about-us/our-community) page We also have a full time Chaplain in school who is responsible for Prayer and Liturgy as well as organising events relating to Catholic Life and Mission. Mrs O Balls – School Chaplain The link governor responsible for Chaplaincy provision in school is Tony McCourt [Our Chaplaincy Mission Statement](https://www.st-bedes.org/our-faith/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-mission-statement) ### Related News 30 March 2026 ### [Holy Week Begins with Whole-School Mass](https://www.st-bedes.org/news/2026-03-30-holy-week-begins-with-whole-school-mass) 25 March 2026 ### [Feast Day of the Anunciation / Stations of the Cross](https://www.st-bedes.org/news/2026-03-25-feast-day-of-the-anunciation-stations-of-the-cross) [View All News](https://www.st-bedes.org/news/tag/chaplaincy) ### Our Faith - [Catholic Life](https://www.st-bedes.org/our-faith/catholic-life) - [Chaplaincy](https://www.st-bedes.org/our-faith/chaplaincy) - [Chaplaincy](https://www.st-bedes.org/our-faith/chaplaincy) - [Chaplaincy Mission Statement](https://www.st-bedes.org/our-faith/chaplaincy/chaplaincy-mission-statement) - [Diocese Inspection Report](https://www.st-bedes.org/our-faith/diocese-inspection-report) - [Prayer & Liturgy](https://www.st-bedes.org/our-faith/prayer-and-liturgy) - [Live Simply Award](https://www.st-bedes.org/live-simply-award) ![St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form](https://files.schudio.com/st-bede-s-catholic-school-and-byron-sixth-form/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02(2).png) ### St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form Westway Peterlee SR8 1DE 0191 587 6220 ### Trust Information - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StBedesandByron/#) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.st-bedes.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)