List of Catholic churches in the United Kingdom facts for kids

A list of Catholic churches in the United Kingdom includes many important church buildings and groups of people who worship there. These churches are often famous for their history or beautiful architecture. They are part of the Catholic Church in the United Kingdom, which includes the Catholic Church in Scotland, the Catholic Church of England and Wales, and the Catholic Church in Northern Ireland.

Catholic Churches in England and Wales

Catholic dioceses in England and Wales

Catholic churches in England and Wales are organised into 20 main areas called dioceses. These dioceses are grouped into 5 larger areas called ecclesiastical provinces: Birmingham, Cardiff, Liverpool, Southwark, and Westminster.

Birmingham Province

This province includes several dioceses. Here are some notable churches:

Archdiocese of Birmingham

• Birmingham Metropolitan Cathedral is a very important church in Birmingham.
• St Giles' Catholic Church, Cheadle is known for its beautiful design.
• Oxford Oratory is a well-known Catholic church in Oxford.
• St Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church, Warwick is another significant church.
• Erdington Abbey, in Birmingham, is a historic abbey.

Diocese of Clifton

• Clifton Cathedral is the main church in the Diocese of Clifton.
• St James' Priory, Bristol is a very old and important church.
• Downside Abbey is a large monastery with a church.
• The Church of Our Lady St Mary of Glastonbury is a special place for Catholics.

Diocese of Shrewsbury

• Shrewsbury Cathedral is the main church for this diocese.
• Church of St Mary of the Angels, Hooton is a beautiful church.
• St Werburgh's Church, Chester is a notable church in Chester.
• Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Birkenhead is an important church in Birkenhead.

Cardiff Province

This province covers churches in Wales and parts of England.

Archdiocese of Cardiff

• Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Cardiff.
• Belmont Abbey, Herefordshire is a historic abbey.
• St Joseph's Church, Cardiff is a well-known church in the city.
• St Mary's Church, Monmouth is a significant church in Monmouth.

Diocese of Wrexham

• Wrexham Cathedral is the main church in the Diocese of Wrexham.
• St Winefride's Church, Holywell is a famous pilgrimage site.
• St Beuno's Jesuit Spirituality Centre is a place for spiritual retreats.

Diocese of Menevia

• St Joseph's Cathedral, Swansea is the main church in Swansea.
• Caldey Abbey is a monastery located on an island.
• Chapel of St Non is a historic chapel.

Liverpool Province

This province covers a large area in the North West of England.

Archdiocese of Liverpool

• Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is a very famous and unique-looking cathedral.
• St Francis Xavier Church, Liverpool is a large and impressive church.
• St Mary's Church, Woolton, Liverpool, is known for its connection to The Beatles.
• Church of St Mary, Lowe House is a notable church in St Helens.

Diocese of Hallam

• Cathedral Church of St Marie, Sheffield is the main church in Sheffield.
• Padley Chapel is a historic chapel.
• St Vincent's Church, Sheffield is another important church in the city.

Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle

• St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne is the main church in Newcastle.
• St Cuthbert's Church, Durham is a significant church in Durham.
• Minsteracres is a retreat centre with a church.

Diocese of Lancaster

• Lancaster Cathedral is the main church for this diocese.
• Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa, Preston is a cathedral for the Syro-Malabar Catholic community.
• Church of St Walburge, Preston has a very tall spire.
• Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham is a very important pilgrimage site.

Diocese of Leeds

• Leeds Cathedral is the main church in Leeds.
• Mount St Mary's Church, Leeds is a large and historic church.
• St Edward King and Confessor Catholic Church, Clifford is a notable church.

Diocese of Middlesbrough

• Middlesbrough Cathedral is the main church in Middlesbrough.
• Ampleforth Abbey is a well-known Benedictine monastery.
• St George's Roman Catholic Church, York is an important church in York.
• Shrine of St Margaret Clitherow, York is a special place dedicated to a saint.

Diocese of Salford

• Salford Cathedral is the main church in Salford.
• Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Manchester is a beautiful and historic church.
• Gorton Monastery is a famous landmark in Manchester.
• St Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Manchester serves the Ukrainian Catholic community.

Southwark Province

This province covers London and the South East of England.

Archdiocese of Southwark

• Southwark Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Catholic church in South London.
• Aylesford Priory is a historic Carmelite priory.
• National Shrine of Saint Jude, Faversham is a popular pilgrimage site.
• Sacred Heart Church, Wimbledon is a well-known church in Wimbledon.

Diocese of Arundel and Brighton

• Arundel Cathedral is a stunning cathedral in Arundel.
• St John the Baptist's Church, Brighton is a notable church in Brighton.
• Worth Abbey is a Benedictine monastery with a large church.

Diocese of Plymouth

• Plymouth Cathedral is the main church in Plymouth.
• Buckfast Abbey is a famous Benedictine monastery.
• Sacred Heart Church, Exeter is an important church in Exeter.

Diocese of Portsmouth

• Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Portsmouth is the main church in Portsmouth.
• Douai Abbey, Upper Woolhampton, is a Benedictine monastery.
• St James's Church, Reading is a significant church in Reading.
• Quarr Abbey is a monastery on the Isle of Wight.

Westminster Province

This province includes London and surrounding areas.

Archdiocese of Westminster

• Westminster Metropolitan Cathedral is the largest Catholic church in England and Wales and a very important building.
• Brompton Oratory is a grand and famous church in London.
• Ealing Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in London.
• St Peter's Italian Church, Clerkenwell is a beautiful church serving the Italian community.
• Tyburn Convent is a convent with a chapel.

Diocese of Brentwood

• Brentwood Cathedral is the main church in Brentwood.
• Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile is a cathedral for Ukrainian Catholics.
• Our Lady Immaculate Church, Chelmsford is a notable church in Chelmsford.

Diocese of East Anglia

• St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich is a large and impressive cathedral in Norwich.
• Cambridge University Catholic Chaplaincy serves Catholic students.
• Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church, Cambridge, is a very prominent church.
• Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham is a very important pilgrimage site.

Diocese of Northampton

• Northampton Cathedral is the main church in Northampton.
• Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Luton is a significant church in Luton.
• Turvey Abbey is a Benedictine monastery.

Diocese of Nottingham

• Nottingham Cathedral is the main church in Nottingham.
• Mount St Bernard Abbey, near Coalville, is a Cistercian monastery.
• St Hugh's Church, Lincoln is an important church in Lincoln.

Forces

There is also a special diocese for the armed forces:

• Aldershot Cathedral is the main church for the Bishopric of the Forces.

Catholic Churches in Scotland

Map of Catholic dioceses in Scotland

Catholic churches in Scotland are organised into two main ecclesiastical provinces: St Andrews and Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

Saint Andrews and Edinburgh Province

Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh

• Edinburgh Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Edinburgh.
• St Mary's Church, Stirling is a notable church in Stirling.
• Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw is a Trappist monastery.

Diocese of Aberdeen

• St Mary's Cathedral, Aberdeen is the main church in Aberdeen.
• Pluscarden Abbey is a Benedictine monastery.
• Italian Chapel is a unique chapel built by Italian prisoners of war.

Diocese of Argyll and the Isles

• St Columba's Cathedral is the main church for this diocese.
• Cille Choirill is a historic church.

Diocese of Dunkeld

• St Andrew's Cathedral, Dundee is the main church in Dundee.
• St Mary's Monastery, Kinnoull is a Redemptorist monastery.

Diocese of Galloway

• Ayr Cathedral is the main church in Ayr.

Glasgow Province

Archdiocese of Glasgow

• Glasgow Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Glasgow.
• St Aloysius Church, Glasgow is a well-known church in the city.

Diocese of Motherwell

• Motherwell Cathedral is the main church in Motherwell.
• Carfin Grotto is a famous pilgrimage site.

Diocese of Paisley

• Paisley Cathedral is the main church in Paisley.

Catholic Churches in Northern Ireland

Catholic churches in Northern Ireland are part of the larger Catholic dioceses of Ireland, which are grouped under the ecclesiastical province of Armagh.

Armagh Province

Archdiocese of Armagh

• St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh is the main Catholic church in Armagh.

Diocese of Down and Connor

• St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast is the main church in Belfast.
• Clonard Monastery is a well-known monastery in Belfast.

Diocese of Derry

• St Eugene's Cathedral is the main church in Derry.
• St Columba's Church, Long Tower is a historic church in Derry.

Diocese of Dromore

• Newry Cathedral is the main church in Newry.

More Information

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• List of Catholic churches in Ireland
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