About Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C Church
Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C Church welcomes worshippers in Houghton-le-Spring as one of the Roman Catholic churches of Tyne and Wear. Its home is Station Road, Houghton-le-Spring. For the current pattern of services and news of what is on, visit www.rcdhn.org.uk/churches07/churchcontact.php?chid=230.
Roman Catholic churches form a well-established strand of Christianity in the United Kingdom. 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. Houghton-le-Spring 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 Houghton-le-Spring 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 Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C Church?⌄
Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C Church is at Station Road, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7JZ.
What denomination is Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C Church?⌄
Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C 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 Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C Church?⌄
Service times for Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C Church are not yet listed in our directory. Check http://www.rcdhn.org.uk/churches07/churchcontact.php?chid=230 or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C Church have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is http://www.rcdhn.org.uk/churches07/churchcontact.php?chid=230.
What is the phone number for Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C Church?⌄
You can ring Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C Church on +44 191 385 2434. A quick call is the surest way to confirm service times and any special events.
How do I get to Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C Church?⌄
The church is at Station Road, Houghton-le-Spring, 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 Our Lady, Queen of Peace R C 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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