About St Aelreds
St Aelreds is part of the Roman Catholic tradition and meets in York, North Yorkshire. You will find the church at Fifth Avenue in York. 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 belongs to the broad community of churches across England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. York lies within North Yorkshire, whose county town is Northallerton. The church forms part of the wider Roman Catholic presence across North Yorkshire.
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 St Aelreds?⌄
St Aelreds is at Fifth Avenue, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 0PN.
What denomination is St Aelreds?⌄
St Aelreds 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 Aelreds?⌄
Service times for St Aelreds are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to St Aelreds?⌄
The church is at Fifth Avenue, York, North Yorkshire. 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 St Aelreds 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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