St Anne's & St Joseph's RC Parish

——  Accrington • Diocese of Salford  ——

St Anne's & St Joseph's
RC Parish

—  Accrington • Diocese of Salford  —

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

On Friday 8th December we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Faith teaches that Mary was kept safe from the stain of original Sin from the first moment of Her conception so that she might be the pure vessel to carry Christ Our Lord. Mass at St Joseph’s […]

Our High School

We are happy to arrange a personal tour of our school Mount Carmel High during a normal school day. Just call us on 01254 233458 to make a prior appointment.

Choir Practice

Takes place after 6:30pm Mass at St Anne’s this Thursday. Do come along and help with choosing the music for our Sunday Mass. All welcome

Gardeners Needed

If there are any parishioners who are keen gardeners and would like to help with the upkeep of the gardens at St Anne’s, please speak to Father. No matter how much time you can spare, we would really appreciate some help in keeping the gardens looking their best.

Relics of St Columba

The relics of St Columba will be received into St Anne’s Church on Friday 8th September with Mass at 9:30am. The children from the school will also be present to mark the beginning of the new school year. The church will then remain open until 1pm for those who wish to come and venerate the […]

MUSIC FOR SUNDAY

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A Entrance – 647 The Church is one Foundation Kyrie – Mass in Re Gloria – Mass of Creation Alleluia – Plainsong Offertory – 252 Father we adore you Sanctus – Mass in Re Lamb of God – Mass in Re Communion – 559 O thou who at thy […]

Unclaimed Prizes

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Please Help!

The Church of St Walburge in Preston in the Diocese of Lancaster is looking for our help. This church is staffed by Priests of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (ICKSP). Fr Francis, our Parish Priest, is an Affiliate Member of the Institute. You may have noticed the Coat of Arms of the […]

Mass: Altham Graveyard

On Sunday, 20th August, at 2.00pm (weather permitting), Mass will take place at Altham Graveyard, next to the site of the old St Mary’s Church, Burnley Road, Altham. All are welcome to attend, to remember their loved ones. It would be helpful if those attending could bring with them a folding chair for the outdoor […]

BSL Walking Tour

A Walking Tour of Manchester with Peter McDonough in BSL on Friday 18th August. We begin outside at the front of Manchester Cathedral (near the Glade of Light) at 1pm. Learn about the important historical places in the City Centre. Walk approximately 1 hour.. Half hour break (tea/coffee in one of the local cafes) Resume […]

Churches

St Anne’s, Cobham Road,
Accrington, BB5 2AD.
Tel: 01254 232 920

St Joseph’s, Belgarth Road,
Accrington, BB5 6AH.

Priests

Rev Fr Francis Wadsworth (parish priest)
Rev Fr Robert Livesey (retired)

Parish Administrator

Mrs Siobhan Wood
Tel: 01254 232 920

Office Hours

Mon: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Tues, Thurs: 8:30am to 1:30pm