About St Paul's
Among the Roman Catholic congregations of Hampshire, St Paul's gathers in Portsmouth. The congregation meets at Bourne Road, Portsmouth. To confirm when services are held, it is best to get in touch with the church directly.
Roman Catholic churches form a well-established strand of Christianity in the United Kingdom. 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 belongs to the broad community of churches across England, where the parish system has shaped local life for more than a thousand years. Portsmouth lies within Hampshire, whose county town is Winchester. First-time visitors and regular worshippers alike will find an open door.
Planning a visit? Arriving ten minutes early leaves time to find a seat and say hello. Parking near British churches is often limited, so check the surrounding streets or walk if you can, and if step-free access or a hearing loop matters to you, it is worth ringing ahead, as provision varies from building to building.
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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 Paul's?⌄
St Paul's is at Bourne Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4JD.
What denomination is St Paul's?⌄
St Paul's 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 St Paul's?⌄
Service times for St Paul's are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to St Paul's?⌄
The church is at Bourne Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire. 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 Paul's 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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