About Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury
In Canterbury, Kent, Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury carries on the Roman Catholic tradition of worship. You will find the church at 59 Burgate in Canterbury. For the current pattern of services and news of what is on, visit stthomasofcanterbury.com.
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.
It is one of many congregations found across England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Canterbury lies within Kent, whose county town is Maidstone. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Canterbury 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 Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury?⌄
Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury is at 59 Burgate, Canterbury, Kent.
What denomination is Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury?⌄
Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury is part of the Roman Catholic family of churches. 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 Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury?⌄
Service times for Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury are not yet listed in our directory. Check https://stthomasofcanterbury.com/ or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is https://stthomasofcanterbury.com/.
How do I get to Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury?⌄
The church is at 59 Burgate, Canterbury, Kent. 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 Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury 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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