About St Mary's Church
In Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, St Mary's Church carries on the Roman Catholic tradition of worship. Members come from across Cowbridge and neighbouring communities in Vale of Glamorgan. 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 congregation shares in a long history of worship in Wales, the land of the chapel, where the Nonconformist inheritance still marks almost every community. Cowbridge lies within Vale of Glamorgan, whose county town is Barry. The church forms part of the wider Roman Catholic presence across Vale of Glamorgan.
Thinking of coming along? Simply turn up: no invitation is needed. Allow a little extra time for getting there, as parking close to older church buildings can be tight, and if accessibility is a concern, a quick call ahead will confirm arrangements such as ramps, accessible toilets or a hearing loop.
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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's Church?⌄
St Mary's Church is in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan.
What denomination is St Mary's Church?⌄
St Mary's 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 Mary's Church?⌄
Service times for St Mary's Church are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
Is St Mary's 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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