St Anne's & St Joseph's RC Parish

——  Accrington • Diocese of Salford  ——

St Anne's & St Joseph's
RC Parish

—  Accrington • Diocese of Salford  —

Masses at St Anne’s

Due to Fr Francis being on leave, there will be no weekday Masses from Thursday, 19th February to Wednesday, 25th February at St Anne’s. On Saturday, 21st January, as well as no midday Mass, there will also be no Adoration or morning confessions. Sunday and vigil Masses are as normal. Mass on Thursday, 26th February […]

Month of Holy Souls

The Holy Souls by Guillaume Grève. (Crop of the bottom half.)

November is the time when we traditionally remember our beloved dead. Envelopes are available at the back of church in which to place the names of those you wish to remember together with your offering. The names of your loved ones will be placed near the altar and remembered at Masses offered for them in […]

Silver Necklace

A silver necklace has been found outside St Joseph’s Church. If this belongs to you please speak to Father Livesey after Mass at St Joseph’s.

Thank You

Our utmost gratitude to all who have given of their time and talents in the last week to prepare our churches for the celebrations of Christmas. Our cleaners, readers, choir and organist, altar servers. May God reward you for your service. On a personal note Fr Francis would like to thank those who have sent […]

Mary’s Meals

Thank you to all those who have recently donated towards our appeal for Mary’s Meals. Our latest collection raised £352.

Christmas Fayre

A massive thank you to everyone who helped to make the Christmas Fayre a great success. Your generosity helped to raise a grand total of £3,007.50!

Collection Envelopes 2025

Both Gift Aid and non Gift Aid envelopes for 2026, are now available at the back of both churches. Due to fewer envelopes being used, envelopes will only be given to those who have used them in the current tax year. For those who have been allocated envelopes, the number may be different from last […]

Unclaimed Raffle Prizes

The prizes for the following tickets from the Christmas Fayre Raffle remain unclaimed. Please check your ticket numbers. £50 M&S Voucher – 02243

SVP Collection

Thank you to everyone who donated towards our latest SVP appeal. Your kind donations raised a grand total of £683.22!

The Memorare

During the month of November we will conclude the Bidding Prayers with this prayer instead of the Hail Mary. Remember, O most graciousVirgin Mary,that never was it knownthat anyone who fled to thy protection,implored thy help,or sought thy intercession,was left unaided.Inspired by this confidenceI fly unto thee,O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.To thee do I […]

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