About Our Lady and St Joseph RC Church
Our Lady and St Joseph RC Church in Kirkwall, Orkney, belongs to the Roman Catholic family of churches. The congregation meets at Junction Road, Kirkwall. Up-to-date service times and contact details are published on the church's website at www.catholicchurchorkney.org.uk.
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. Kirkwall is the county town of Orkney and a focal point for church life in the area. Visitors are welcome, whether you live in Kirkwall 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 Our Lady and St Joseph RC Church?⌄
Our Lady and St Joseph RC Church is at Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BU.
What denomination is Our Lady and St Joseph RC Church?⌄
Our Lady and St Joseph RC Church is part of the Roman Catholic family of churches. 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 Our Lady and St Joseph RC Church?⌄
Service times for Our Lady and St Joseph RC Church are not yet listed in our directory. Check https://www.catholicchurchorkney.org.uk or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does Our Lady and St Joseph RC Church have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is https://www.catholicchurchorkney.org.uk.
How do I get to Our Lady and St Joseph RC Church?⌄
The church is at Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney. 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 Our Lady and St Joseph RC 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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