About Church of Our Lady & St Richard Gwyn
Church of Our Lady & St Richard Gwyn is a Roman Catholic church serving Llanidloes and the surrounding parts of Powys. The congregation draws worshippers from Llanidloes and the wider Powys area. 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.
The congregation shares in a long history of worship in Wales, where Church in Wales parishes and chapel congregations share a deep Christian heritage. Llanidloes lies within Powys, whose county town is Llandrindod Wells. The church forms part of the wider Roman Catholic presence across Powys.
If you are thinking of visiting, there is no need to book: most congregations are delighted to see new faces. Getting there is usually easiest on foot or by local bus, since on-site parking can be scarce, and anyone who needs step-free access should contact the church beforehand to check what the building offers.
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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 Church of Our Lady & St Richard Gwyn?⌄
Church of Our Lady & St Richard Gwyn is in Llanidloes, Powys.
What denomination is Church of Our Lady & St Richard Gwyn?⌄
Church of Our Lady & St Richard Gwyn 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 Church of Our Lady & St Richard Gwyn?⌄
Service times for Church of Our Lady & St Richard Gwyn are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
Is Church of Our Lady & St Richard Gwyn 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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