About St Martin de Porres
St Martin de Porres is part of the Roman Catholic tradition and meets in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. Its home is Church Close, Potters Bar. Service times are not yet listed here, so please contact the church directly before planning a visit.
The Roman Catholic family of churches carries a long and particular story within the wider Church. 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. Potters Bar lies within Hertfordshire, whose county town is Hertford. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Potters Bar 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 St Martin de Porres?⌄
St Martin de Porres is at Church Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 4LS.
What denomination is St Martin de Porres?⌄
St Martin de Porres 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 Martin de Porres?⌄
Service times for St Martin de Porres are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to St Martin de Porres?⌄
The church is at Church Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. 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 Martin de Porres 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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