Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Peel Street
York, YO1 9PZ
North Yorkshire - Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1257775, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7588164, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St George's Catholic Church
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 George's Catholic Church
St George’s Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish church on Peel Street in central York, within the Diocese of Middlesbrough. It remains an active place of worship and is protected as a Grade II listed building.
Built primarily for Irish Catholics who had settled around Walmgate, the church replaced an earlier brick chapel near the present Duncombe Place. Joseph Hansom and Charles Francis Hansom designed it in the Early Decorated Gothic style. Its foundation stone was set in October 1849, and it opened in September 1850. It was the original pro-cathedral for the Diocese of Beverley, serving in that role until 1864. Joseph Hansom later designed the presbytery, completed in 1858. Interior features include a Caen stone altar, repositioned in 1972, a carved Flemish rood screen, and an east window adapted from a design by Pugin. The organ, restored in 2004, is York’s oldest.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St George's Catholic Church?⌄
St George's Catholic Church is at Peel Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9PZ.
What denomination is St George's Catholic Church?⌄
St George's Catholic Church in York belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the St George's Catholic Church building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
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