Key facts
- Address
- Chester
Cheshire - Built
- 1875
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1376259, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7593078
Before visiting St Francis' Church, Chester
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
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About St Francis' Church, Chester
St Francis’ Church, Chester, stands on Grosvenor Street in Chester, Cheshire. It remains an active Roman Catholic parish church within the Diocese of Shrewsbury and is served by the Capuchin Franciscans. The church is protected as a Grade II listed building.
Construction began in 1862 using plans by Benjamin Bucknell. Following difficulties during the project, James O’Byrne oversaw its completion in 1874–75. Built of red sandstone, it has a roof laid with alternating grey and purple slate. The broad interior has no aisles, while recesses within the substantial walls accommodate chapels and confessionals. Notable exterior details include a western porch, Geometric tracery and a canopied figure of Saint Francis. An organ made by Gray and Davison in 1893, and enlarged by the firm a year later, stands in the west gallery. Rod Billingsley restored it around 1998.
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Services: Sunday 10:30 AM
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