About St Francis of Assisi, Beeston
St Francis of Assisi, Beeston is a Roman Catholic church serving Leeds and the surrounding parts of West Yorkshire. Members come from across Leeds and neighbouring communities in West Yorkshire. 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.
It belongs to the broad community of churches across England, where the parish system has shaped local life for more than a thousand years. Leeds is the county town of West Yorkshire and a focal point for church life in the area. First-time visitors and regular worshippers alike will find an open door.
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 Francis of Assisi, Beeston?⌄
St Francis of Assisi, Beeston is in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
What denomination is St Francis of Assisi, Beeston?⌄
St Francis of Assisi, Beeston belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition. 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 Francis of Assisi, Beeston?⌄
Service times for St Francis of Assisi, Beeston are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
Is St Francis of Assisi, Beeston 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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