About Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC Church
Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC Church welcomes worshippers in Sunderland as one of the Roman Catholic churches of Tyne and Wear. The building stands at Chiswick Road, Sunderland. The church keeps its service schedule and activities updated at rcdhn.org.uk/churches07/churchcontact.php?chid=254.
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 belongs to the broad community of churches across England, home to the Church of England alongside thriving Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and independent churches. Sunderland lies within Tyne and Wear, whose county town is Newcastle upon Tyne. The church forms part of the wider Roman Catholic presence across Tyne and Wear.
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 Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC Church?⌄
Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC Church is at Chiswick Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3PY.
What denomination is Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC Church?⌄
Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC 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 Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC Church?⌄
Service times for Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC Church are not yet listed in our directory. Check http://rcdhn.org.uk/churches07/churchcontact.php?chid=254 or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC Church have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is http://rcdhn.org.uk/churches07/churchcontact.php?chid=254.
What is the phone number for Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC Church?⌄
You can ring Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC Church on +44 191 548 0177. A quick call is the surest way to confirm service times and any special events.
How do I get to Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC Church?⌄
The church is at Chiswick Road, Sunderland, 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 Sacred Heart & St John Bosco RC 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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