About St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Among the Roman Catholic congregations of Tyne and Wear, St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church gathers in Blaydon on Tyne. You will find the church at Stella Lane in Blaydon on Tyne. Service times are not yet listed here, so please contact the church directly before planning a visit.
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.
The church stands within the wider Christian life of England, where the parish system has shaped local life for more than a thousand years. Blaydon on Tyne lies within Tyne and Wear, whose county town is Newcastle upon Tyne. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Blaydon on Tyne worth getting to know.
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 St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?⌄
St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is at Stella Lane, Blaydon on Tyne, Tyne and Wear.
What denomination is St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?⌄
St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 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 Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?⌄
Service times for St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?⌄
The church is at Stella Lane, Blaydon on Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 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 Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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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