About St Edmund and St Frideswide
St Edmund and St Frideswide welcomes worshippers in Oxford as one of the Roman Catholic churches of Oxfordshire. The church serves Oxford together with the villages and towns nearby. To confirm when services are held, it is best to get in touch with the church directly.
The Roman Catholic family of churches carries a long and particular story within the wider Church. 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 England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire and a focal point for church life in the area. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Oxford worth getting to know.
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 Edmund and St Frideswide?⌄
St Edmund and St Frideswide is in Oxford, Oxfordshire.
What denomination is St Edmund and St Frideswide?⌄
St Edmund and St Frideswide worships within the Roman Catholic stream of Christianity. 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 Edmund and St Frideswide?⌄
Service times for St Edmund and St Frideswide are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
Is St Edmund and St Frideswide 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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