Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Newbiggin
Richmond
North Yorkshire - Built
- 1868
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
- Architect
- George Goldie
Sources: Historic England list entry 1096919, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q15979387, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Joseph & St Francis Xavier
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Joseph & St Francis Xavier
St Joseph & St Francis Xavier serves a Roman Catholic congregation in Richmond, North Yorkshire. Located on Newbiggin, near Victoria Road and south of the town’s cricket ground, it continues in use as a parish church. The building has Grade II listed status and has been cared for by the Diocese of Middlesbrough since the Jesuits transferred responsibility in 1961.
Catholic ministry in Richmond dates to 1794, when the Benedictine Thomas Austin Lawson established a mission for residents. The Jesuits later assumed responsibility, with Robert Johnson serving for five decades before his death in 1865. A stained-glass memorial to him was placed in the building in 1888. When the original chapel proved inadequate for increasing attendance, William Strickland asked George Goldie to plan a larger place of worship. Goldie’s church was finished and opened in 1868. Building it, alongside an adjacent school that later became the parish hall, placed the parish under considerable financial strain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is St Joseph & St Francis Xavier?⌄
St Joseph & St Francis Xavier is at Newbiggin, Richmond, North Yorkshire.
What denomination is St Joseph & St Francis Xavier?⌄
St Joseph & St Francis Xavier in Richmond belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the St Joseph & St Francis Xavier building?⌄
The building dates from 1868. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building. The architect was George Goldie.
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