About St Joseph and the English Martyrs
Among the Roman Catholic congregations of Hertfordshire, St Joseph and the English Martyrs gathers in Bishop's Stortford. The congregation draws worshippers from Bishop's Stortford and the wider Hertfordshire area. For the current pattern of services and news of what is on, visit parish.rcdow.org.uk/bishopsstortford.
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.
It is one of many congregations found across England, home to the Church of England alongside thriving Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and independent churches. Bishop's Stortford lies within Hertfordshire, whose county town is Hertford. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Bishop's Stortford 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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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 and the English Martyrs?⌄
St Joseph and the English Martyrs is in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.
What denomination is St Joseph and the English Martyrs?⌄
St Joseph and the English Martyrs 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 Joseph and the English Martyrs?⌄
Service times for St Joseph and the English Martyrs are not yet listed in our directory. Check https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/bishopsstortford/ or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does St Joseph and the English Martyrs have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/bishopsstortford/.
Is St Joseph and the English Martyrs 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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