About Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Saint Mary's Catholic Church welcomes worshippers in Thetford as one of the Roman Catholic churches of Norfolk. You will find the church at 73 Newtown in Thetford. For the current pattern of services and news of what is on, visit stmarysthetford.org.
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 belongs to the broad community of churches across England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Thetford lies within Norfolk, whose county town is Norwich. First-time visitors and regular worshippers alike will find an open door.
Planning a visit? Arriving ten minutes early leaves time to find a seat and say hello. Parking near British churches is often limited, so check the surrounding streets or walk if you can, and if step-free access or a hearing loop matters to you, it is worth ringing ahead, as provision varies from building to building.
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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 73 Newtown, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3AU.
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://stmarysthetford.org/ or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does Saint Mary's Catholic Church have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is https://stmarysthetford.org/.
What is the phone number for Saint Mary's Catholic Church?⌄
You can ring Saint Mary's Catholic Church on +44 1842 752266. A quick call is the surest way to confirm service times and any special events.
How do I get to Saint Mary's Catholic Church?⌄
The church is at 73 Newtown, Thetford, Norfolk. 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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