Our Lady & St Joseph Catholic Church

The Catholic Community at the Heart of Rural Derbyshire


Appointment of Fr Robbie

Bishop Patrick McKinney has announced that Father Robbie, who has served as Parish Priest for St. Joseph's, Matlock, and All Saints, Hassop, for nearly nine years, will be appointed to the Parish of The Most Holy and Undivided Trinity (Grimsby, Cleethorpes, and Immingham) starting September 2025.

Father Emmanuel Abbem will succeed him as the new Parish Priest in September, and parishioners are asked to extend a warm welcome and their full support. You can read the official notification here.


Welcome to our church

Based in the heart of Matlock, Derbyshire the Catholic Parish of Our Lady & St. Joseph’s aim is to be a community centred around Christ and His Church, and our mission is to be supportive and loving.

Our Services

Please find details about joining us for Mass and other church services.

Explore Our Parish

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Warm Space Mondays

Our Lady and St Joseph are offering a WARM SPACE for the community this winter with our ‘Heating in the Hall’ provision.

Warm Spaces Gallery