Note the change of date.
There will be a meeting of the Knights on Monday, 20th January at 7:30pm in the Marian Room at St Anne’s.
All men of the parish are warmly invited to attend.
A Few Words About Us
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the website for St Anne’s and St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Parish. As you look around the site you will find a snapshot of parish life—what we do and who we are. Here you will find our weekly newsletters, Mass times, news, events and much more.
St Anne’s and St Joseph’s is an active and welcoming parish in Accrington, Lancashire. We are served by our Parish Priest, Father Francis Wadsworth, and retired priest Father Robert Livesey.
The present church of St Anne was begun in the 1920s, the foundation stone was laid 11 October 1924 by Bishop John Vaughan and it was opened by him 24 May 1925 at a cost of £10,000.
The parish of St Joseph was established in 1949 after the Second World War. Construction of the church began in June 1950 and was opened for worship in 1954. The parish of St Joseph was merged with St Anne’s in 2017.
Mass is celebrated daily at one or both of our beautiful churches details of which can be found in the weekly newsletter or the Mass Schedule panel above.
If you find yourself lingering on our website, don’t just bookmark it. Come along and join us in person to pray, serve and strengthen the bonds of real community! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Fr Francis Wadsworth
Our Parish Priest
The story of a boy at a non-Catholic primary school who hears about the apparitions of Our Lady in 1858 in Lourdes. He maintains an interest that is boosted in high school by the opportunity to go to Lourdes himself. His first trip there continues his journey—a journey of faith that leads him to becoming a Catholic and culminates with his ordination to the sacred priesthood. This is the story of Fr Francis Wadsworth, our parish priest.
St Anne's and St Joseph's School
As parish priest and chaplain to St Anne’s and St Joseph’s Primary, I am delighted to share with you this video clip of our wonderful school. The enthusiasm and joy on the faces of the children is palpable. The only way to experience the school is to pay us a visit. You would be most welcome. Better still, choose to send your child to St Anne’s and St Joseph’s RC Primary.
Notices
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Knights of Saint Columba
Requiem Mass
We offer our condolences to the family of Anne Telling who died recently.
Requiem Mass will take place at St Anne’s Church on Friday, 24th January, at 10am.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
Caritas Sunday
There will be a collection on the weekend of the 25th & 26th January to help support the work of Caritas.
You can donate online at: www.caritassalford.org.uk/caritas-sunday
Caritas is an important organisation in our diocese. It has been in existence for over a century and has expert professional staff and over 260 volunteers, who bring relief and assistance to so many people.
St Anne’s Ladies
Our next meeting will be on Monday, 27th January.
Further details to be confirmed.
Sacramental Programme
Preparation for First Holy Communion begins on Monday 27th January. There will be a meeting for both parents and children at 6pm in St Anne’s Church. Information will be given out at the meeting.
If your child attends a non Catholic school and wishes to be part of the programme, please get in touch with Fr Francis as soon as possible.
First Holy Communion Mass will be on Sunday, 29th June.
St Joseph’s Ladies
St Joseph’s Ladies meet every Wednesday, except for the first Wednesday of the month. The Ladies get together in the church hall at 1pm for chat, games, quizzes, tea/coffee, cake, occasional meals out and good company.
All welcome. Come and join us!
