About St John Ogilvie Parish Church
St John Ogilvie Parish Church is a Roman Catholic church serving Irvine and the surrounding parts of North Ayrshire. The congregation draws worshippers from Irvine and the wider North Ayrshire area. Service times are not yet listed here, so please contact the church directly before planning a visit.
Roman Catholic congregations represent one enduring branch of the Christian faith in these islands. 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 Scotland, home to the Church of Scotland alongside Catholic, Episcopal, Free Church and independent congregations. Irvine is the county town of North Ayrshire and a focal point for church life in the area. Visitors are welcome, whether you live in Irvine or are simply passing through.
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 John Ogilvie Parish Church?⌄
St John Ogilvie Parish Church is in Irvine, North Ayrshire.
What denomination is St John Ogilvie Parish Church?⌄
St John Ogilvie Parish Church 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 John Ogilvie Parish Church?⌄
Service times for St John Ogilvie Parish Church are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
Is St John Ogilvie Parish 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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