About St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, belongs to the Roman Catholic family of churches. The congregation draws worshippers from Gateshead and the wider Tyne and Wear 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 church stands within the wider Christian life of England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Gateshead 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 Gateshead worth getting to know.
Planning a visit? Arriving ten minutes early leaves time to find a seat and say hello. Parking near British churches is often limited, so check the surrounding streets or walk if you can, and if step-free access or a hearing loop matters to you, it is worth ringing ahead, as provision varies from building to building.
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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 Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church?⌄
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church is in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.
What denomination is St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church?⌄
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic 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 St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church?⌄
Service times for St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
Is St Philip Neri Roman 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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