About Our Lady and Saint James
Our Lady and Saint James is a Roman Catholic church serving Bangor and the surrounding parts of Gwynedd. The congregation draws worshippers from Bangor and the wider Gwynedd area. We do not currently hold service times for this church; a quick phone call will confirm the weekly pattern.
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 Wales, where Church in Wales parishes and chapel congregations share a deep Christian heritage. Bangor lies within Gwynedd, whose county town is Caernarfon. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Bangor worth getting to know.
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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Browse all Roman Catholic churches in the UK, or stay local and see Roman Catholic churches in Gwynedd. Our denomination guide compares the main Christian traditions found across Britain and Ireland.
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 and Saint James?⌄
Our Lady and Saint James is in Bangor, Gwynedd.
What denomination is Our Lady and Saint James?⌄
Our Lady and Saint James 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 Our Lady and Saint James?⌄
Service times for Our Lady and Saint James are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
Is Our Lady and Saint James 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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