About St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church serving Manchester and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester. Its home is School Lane, Manchester. The church keeps its service schedule and activities updated at www.st-catherines-didsbury.co.uk.
The Roman Catholic tradition holds a distinctive place within British church life. The Roman Catholic Church in England, Wales and Scotland serves a Catholic population of several million, in full communion with the Pope. Parish life centres on the Mass and the sacraments, and many congregations have been renewed in recent decades by worshippers arriving from Poland, India, Nigeria and elsewhere. Weekly Mass attendance across Britain runs into the high hundreds of thousands. The tradition traces its modern form to the 1st century; hierarchy restored in England and Wales in 1850. As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts roughly 4 million Catholics across the UK.
It is one of many congregations found across England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Manchester is the county town of Greater Manchester and a focal point for church life in the area. Visitors are welcome, whether you live in Manchester or are simply passing through.
If you are thinking of visiting, there is no need to book: most congregations are delighted to see new faces. Getting there is usually easiest on foot or by local bus, since on-site parking can be scarce, and anyone who needs step-free access should contact the church beforehand to check what the building offers.
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Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church?⌄
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church is at School Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 6HS.
What denomination is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church?⌄
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition. The Roman Catholic Church in England, Wales and Scotland serves a Catholic population of several million, in full communion with the Pope.
When are services at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church?⌄
Service times for St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church are not yet listed in our directory. Check https://www.st-catherines-didsbury.co.uk or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is https://www.st-catherines-didsbury.co.uk.
How do I get to St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church?⌄
The church is at School Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester. Use the map and directions link on this page, and allow a little extra time if you are driving, as parking near the building may be limited.
Is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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