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St Joseph the Worker, Irlam

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About St Joseph the Worker, Irlam

St Joseph the Worker, Irlam is part of the Roman Catholic tradition and meets in Salford, Greater Manchester. The church serves Salford together with the villages and towns nearby. To confirm when services are held, it is best to get in touch with the church directly.

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.

The church stands within the wider Christian life of England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Salford lies within Greater Manchester, whose county town is Manchester. Visitors are welcome, whether you live in Salford or are simply passing through.

Thinking of coming along? Simply turn up: no invitation is needed. Allow a little extra time for getting there, as parking close to older church buildings can be tight, and if accessibility is a concern, a quick call ahead will confirm arrangements such as ramps, accessible toilets or a hearing loop.

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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 Joseph the Worker, Irlam?

St Joseph the Worker, Irlam is in Salford, Greater Manchester.

What denomination is St Joseph the Worker, Irlam?

St Joseph the Worker, Irlam 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 Joseph the Worker, Irlam?

Service times for St Joseph the Worker, Irlam are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.

Is St Joseph the Worker, Irlam 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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