About Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Among the Roman Catholic congregations of Greater Manchester, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception gathers in Wigan. You will find the church at 48 Haigh Road in Wigan. We do not currently hold service times for this church; a quick phone call will confirm the weekly pattern.
Roman Catholic congregations represent one enduring branch of the Christian faith in these islands. 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, home to the Church of England alongside thriving Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and independent churches. Wigan lies within Greater Manchester, whose county town is Manchester. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Wigan worth getting to know.
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 Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception?⌄
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is at 48 Haigh Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 1YA.
What denomination is Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception?⌄
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception worships within the Roman Catholic stream of Christianity. 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 Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception?⌄
Service times for Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception?⌄
The church is at 48 Haigh Road, Wigan, 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 Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception 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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