About Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church in Blackburn, Lancashire, belongs to the Roman Catholic family of churches. You will find the church at Preston New Road in Blackburn. 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 is one of many congregations found across England, where the parish system has shaped local life for more than a thousand years. Blackburn lies within Lancashire, whose county town is Preston. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Blackburn 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 Sacred Heart Church?⌄
Sacred Heart Church is at Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6PL.
What denomination is Sacred Heart Church?⌄
Sacred Heart Church 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 Sacred Heart Church?⌄
Service times for Sacred Heart Church are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to Sacred Heart Church?⌄
The church is at Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire. 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 Sacred Heart Church 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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