About Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Among the Roman Catholic congregations of Lancashire, Saint Mary's Catholic Church gathers in Chorley. You will find the church at Mount Pleasant in Chorley. For the current pattern of services and news of what is on, visit www.stmarys-chorley.org.
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.
The church stands within the wider Christian life of England, home to the Church of England alongside thriving Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and independent churches. Chorley lies within Lancashire, whose county town is Preston. Visitors are welcome, whether you live in Chorley or are simply passing through.
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 Saint Mary's Catholic Church?⌄
Saint Mary's Catholic Church is at Mount Pleasant, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2SR.
What denomination is Saint Mary's Catholic Church?⌄
Saint Mary's Catholic Church 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 Saint Mary's Catholic Church?⌄
Service times for Saint Mary's Catholic Church are not yet listed in our directory. Check https://www.stmarys-chorley.org/ or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does Saint Mary's Catholic Church have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is https://www.stmarys-chorley.org/.
How do I get to Saint Mary's Catholic Church?⌄
The church is at Mount Pleasant, Chorley, 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 Saint Mary's Catholic 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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