Parish Priest - Fr. Paul Johnstone Fr. Paul first came to Cleator as assistant priest in 1988 and served here for 7 years. He returned to St. Mary's and St. Joseph's in 2011 as parish priest. He can often be seen accompanied by his two loyal whippets Flo and Fee.
Assistant Priest - Fr. John Mark Agulefo Fr. John Mark joined us in 2016 from Nigeria. He speaks English well and is now trying to learn Cumbrian.
Deacon John Kennedy Deacon John is a native of the parish and was ordained to the diaconate in 1990.