--- title: "Our Community" url: "https://stjameshebburn.co.uk/our-community" school: "St. James Catholic Primary, Hebburn" --- # Our Community ![](https://ourladylourdesdurham.org/images/Option-3.png) To find out more about the Diocese [click here](https://diocesehn.org.uk/). Saint James, son of Zebedee (death 44 AD) was one of the disciples (learners) of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome and brother of John the Evangelist. He is called Saint James the Greater to distinguish (mark as different) him from the other apostle named James (James, son of Alphaeus). James is described as one of the first disciples who joined Jesus. The Synoptic Gospels tell that James and John were with their father by the seashore when Jesus called them to begin traveling (Mt.4:21–22, Mk.1:19–20). According to Mark, James and John were called Boanerges, or the Sons of Thunder; (3:17). Acts of the Apostles 12:1–2 records that King Herod had James executed by sword (Ac.12:1–2). He was likely the first of the apostles martyred for his faith. St James is buried at Santiago de Compostela. ## **Diocese and Parish Information** We are proud to be part of the Diocese of Hexham an Newcastle – to find out more about the Diocese [click here](https://diocesehn.org.uk/). Our Parish is the Parish of St Aloysius and St James. Our Parish Priest is Fr. Simon Weymes and we also have our permanent Deacon: Rev. Peter Jones. To find out more about our parish [click here](https://www.facebook.com/staloysiusandstjameshebburn/?locale=en_GB). ### Useful Links [South Tyneside Council \| Financial Support for Families](https://sites.google.com/ictinschools.org/financial-support/home) – advice and support to save money. ### About Us - [News](https://stjameshebburn.co.uk/news) - [Our Community](https://stjameshebburn.co.uk/our-community) - [Our Governing Body](https://stjameshebburn.co.uk/our-governing-body) - [Our Mission and Values](https://stjameshebburn.co.uk/our-mission-and-values) - [Our Staff](https://stjameshebburn.co.uk/our-staff) - [Vacancies](https://stjameshebburn.co.uk/vacancies) ![St. James Catholic Primary, Hebburn](https://files.schudio.com/st-james-catholic-primary-school-hebburn/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02.png) ### St. James Catholic Primary, Hebburn Solway Road Hebburn Tyne and Wear NE31 2BP 0191 483 2672 0191 421 5151 ### Useful Links: - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [FOI](https://bccet.org.uk/freedom-of-information) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Elementary-School/ST-James-RC-Primary-School-100782108434945) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. James Catholic Primary, Hebburn School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stjameshebburn.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)