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St Clare's RC Parish
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M9 0RR
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Who we are
St Clare's RC Parish in Manchester, Greater Manchester is a Christian congregation serving the Manchester community and seeking, engaging, and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian journey.
We seek to be a loving, friendly community that worships God, and serves others. We place a high priority on teaching from the Bible and following the example of Jesus.
Our vision is to impact and renew Manchester and beyond with the transforming message of Jesus Christ through words and actions.
Come as you are - we'd love to get to know you.
We seek to be a loving, friendly community that worships God, and serves others. We place a high priority on teaching from the Bible and following the example of Jesus.
Our vision is to impact and renew Manchester and beyond with the transforming message of Jesus Christ through words and actions.
Come as you are - we'd love to get to know you.
Church Address
186 Victoria Avenue
Higher Blackley
Manchester,
Greater Manchester
M9 0RR
Higher Blackley
United Kingdom
Phone: 0161 740 4161
Fax: 0161 740 1261
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Church Pastor
Parish Priest
186 Victoria Avenue
Higher Blackley
Manchester,
Greater Manchester
M9 0RR
Higher Blackley
United Kingdom
Phone: 0161 740 4161
Fax: 0161 740 1261
Download Parish Priest Fr. Dariusz Dawidowski, O.F.M. Conv. vCard
Quote of the Day
Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
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Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic churches in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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Fr. Dariusz Dawidowski, O.F.M. Conv.
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Pastoral Associate: Friar Jeremiah Budau, O.F.M. Conv.
Guardian: Fr. David Blowey, O.F.M. Conv.
In Residence:
Rev. Colmcille Murphy, OFM Conv.
Bro. Solanus Simms, FI
Guardian: Fr. David Blowey, O.F.M. Conv.
In Residence:
Rev. Colmcille Murphy, OFM Conv.
Bro. Solanus Simms, FI
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St Clare's RC Parish Manchester Mass Times
Mass times: Sat 6.00pm, 8.00am, 10.30am
Holydays: 9.30am, 12.00 noon, 7.00pm
Mass Times last updated on the 11th of July, 2020
Holydays: 9.30am, 12.00 noon, 7.00pm
Mass Times last updated on the 11th of July, 2020
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St Clare's RC Parish History
St. Clare’s is one of the most magnificent churches in Manchester, noted for its unique simplicity and beauty. Manchester, known as the gateway to the Northwest of England, is the second largest city in the country. Now the city’s centre is filled with medieval and modern pieces of art and masterpieces of Victorian architecture. It has several churches of outstanding beauty. Among them is St. Clare’s, the only Franciscan church in the city.
Having established itself in this great historic city, which was once known as the industrial heart of the world, St. Clare’s has played a prominent role in shaping the spiritual prospects of many people. Situated in Victoria Avenue, near the fabulous and extensive gardens of Heaton Park, St. Clare’s Church offers spiritual solace and peace to all the inhabitants of this metropolitan city.
St. Clare’s began as a small church in 1929, serving the spiritual needs of the immigrant Catholics who settled on the outskirts of industrial Manchester. Today it has developed into a place of vigorous pastoral life, setting the scene for several spiritual celebrations and ceremonies. Over the course of 75 years a very vibrant catholic community has emerged around St. Clare’s parish. It is keen to continue the Franciscan charism and reflect the best spirit of St. Clare of Assisi. Today it also runs a prestigious school, giving excellent education to hundreds of children.
The present church of St. Clare’s was completed in 1958. It is quite spacious and is made more attractive with a wonderful interior, having side altars, mosaic works and extensive pews. The most prominent feature of the church is the colourful mosaic above the high alters which shows St. Clare of Assisi raising the Blessed Sacrament, source of blessings and spiritual protection.
From: https://www.thegreyfriars.org/blackley
Having established itself in this great historic city, which was once known as the industrial heart of the world, St. Clare’s has played a prominent role in shaping the spiritual prospects of many people. Situated in Victoria Avenue, near the fabulous and extensive gardens of Heaton Park, St. Clare’s Church offers spiritual solace and peace to all the inhabitants of this metropolitan city.
St. Clare’s began as a small church in 1929, serving the spiritual needs of the immigrant Catholics who settled on the outskirts of industrial Manchester. Today it has developed into a place of vigorous pastoral life, setting the scene for several spiritual celebrations and ceremonies. Over the course of 75 years a very vibrant catholic community has emerged around St. Clare’s parish. It is keen to continue the Franciscan charism and reflect the best spirit of St. Clare of Assisi. Today it also runs a prestigious school, giving excellent education to hundreds of children.
The present church of St. Clare’s was completed in 1958. It is quite spacious and is made more attractive with a wonderful interior, having side altars, mosaic works and extensive pews. The most prominent feature of the church is the colourful mosaic above the high alters which shows St. Clare of Assisi raising the Blessed Sacrament, source of blessings and spiritual protection.
From: https://www.thegreyfriars.org/blackley