St. Francis' Church in Chester

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St. Francis' Church in Chester In the heart of Chester, St Francis’ Parish Church is a place to encounter Jesus, find peace, and become part of a welcoming community. Come as you are.

Join us for Mass. Stay for prayer, friendship

Sunday 🇬🇧 10am
Niedziela 🇵🇱 17:00

🎨 Creativity, Connection & Community – Discover St Francis Art Group!Did you know that our parish has its own Art Group?...
20/10/2026

🎨 Creativity, Connection & Community – Discover St Francis Art Group!

Did you know that our parish has its own Art Group? ❤️

Founded in July 2024, St Francis Art Group brings together people of all ages, from 9 to 80, to share their creativity, discover new talents and build friendships.

The group meets approximately every two months, exploring different themes through painting, photography, drawing, model-making and more. Members then share their creations at an exhibition in the parish hall after our 10 am Sunday Eucharist.

✨ Everyone is welcome!

You don't need any artistic experience – just a little curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

Because being part of a parish isn't only about prayer. It's about connection, friendship and finding a place where you belong. ❤️

Interested in joining? We'd love to welcome you!

Speak with Linda or send email : [email protected]

What a beautiful and meaningful weekend we have shared at St Francis’ Church. 🤎Over these two days, our parish came toge...
05/10/2026

What a beautiful and meaningful weekend we have shared at St Francis’ Church. 🤎
Over these two days, our parish came together to celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi and to mark 800 years of his extraordinary witness of faith, peace and love.
On Saturday, we reflected on the life and message of St Francis through a special musical performance, before gathering for the solemn celebration of the Transitus, remembering his passing from this life to eternal life.
On Sunday, we continued our celebrations together in prayer, beginning with the Solemn Mass presided over by Bishop Mark Davies, followed by time for refreshments, conversation and fellowship in the Parish Hall. Later in the day, we gathered once again for Eucharistic Adoration, Confession and our Polish celebration.
But perhaps the most beautiful part of this weekend was simply seeing our community together — praying together, talking together, sharing food, welcoming one another and celebrating the faith that unites us.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped prepare these celebrations, served, performed, welcomed others, prepared refreshments, prayed with us and simply came to be part of these special days. So much work happens quietly behind the scenes, and we are deeply grateful for every person who helped make this weekend possible.
May the example of St Francis continue to inspire us not only during this celebration, but in our everyday lives — to bring peace where there is division, hope where there is difficulty, and love wherever it is needed.
Thank you for celebrating with us. 🤎
Peace and all good. 🕊️

A warm welcome to Br John as he joins our parish community! 🤍We are very happy to have you with us and we hope you will ...
21/09/2026

A warm welcome to Br John as he joins our parish community! 🤍

We are very happy to have you with us and we hope you will quickly feel at home here.

May this new chapter be filled with joy, friendship, prayer and many beautiful moments shared with our community. We look forward to getting to know you, praying together and growing in faith side by side.

Welcome to our parish family, Br John — we’re so glad you’re here!

13/09/2026

Coming to church for the first time can feel a little uncertain. 🤍

Maybe you’re wondering:

What happens during Mass?
When do I stand or sit?
What am I supposed to say?
What if I don’t know any of the prayers?

You don’t need to know everything before you come.

To make things a little easier, we have a simple booklet that will guide you through the Mass step by step and help you understand what is happening along the way.

You’ll find copies in the box beside the last pew in our church.

Take one, follow along, and simply be present.

There is no pressure to get everything right. You don’t need to know all the prayers, responses or traditions to be welcome here.

If you’re thinking about coming for the first time — come as you are. We’ll be happy to have you with us. 🤍

Another beautiful Baptism in our parish community. 🤍Every time we welcome a new member into our Church family, we are re...
09/09/2026

Another beautiful Baptism in our parish community. 🤍

Every time we welcome a new member into our Church family, we are reminded that what we are building together truly matters. Moments like this fill us with hope and strengthen our faith that, step by step, more people are finding their place in our community and growing closer to God.

We are especially grateful to the parents for their faith, their courage and their commitment to guiding their child on the journey of faith. Thank you for choosing to nurture this little life with love, prayer and trust in God, and for being such an important part of our parish family.

And to our newest, smallest member — welcome! 🕊️
May you always know that you have a place here, that you are loved, and that this community will be here to walk with you as you grow.

Welcome to the family. 🤍

Yesterday was a truly special day for our parish as we celebrated 70 years of Br Francis’ life, service and journey in t...
06/09/2026

Yesterday was a truly special day for our parish as we celebrated 70 years of Br Francis’ life, service and journey in the religious community.

There was so much joy, so many smiles, moving moments, conversations and opportunities simply to be together. Days like this remind us that a parish can be much more than a place we come to — it can be a community of people who support one another, grow together and share the journey of faith side by side.

Our parish is beautifully diverse. We come from different countries, speak different languages and carry different stories and experiences. Yet moments like this show us that we can still become one family — a family where everyone can find a place to belong.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped prepare and make this special day possible. Thank you to our guests, to everyone who joined us, and also to those who could not be there in person but were with us in thought and prayer.

Br Francis, thank you for your presence, your kindness, your faithfulness and all the years you have given in service. 🤎

And to all of you — thank you for being here and for helping us build this beautiful community together.

If you have been part of our parish for years — thank you.
If you are only just getting to know us — there is a place here for you too.

It does not matter where you come from, what language you speak, or where you are on your journey.

Come and meet us. You may discover that this is a place, and a community, you can begin to call home. 🤍

Thank you very much Izabela Krupska for beautiful pictures

✨ THIS SATURDAY – WE’RE BACK! ✨This Saturday, 5 September, we begin our first children’s and youth sessions after the su...
04/09/2026

✨ THIS SATURDAY – WE’RE BACK! ✨

This Saturday, 5 September, we begin our first children’s and youth sessions after the summer break at St Francis of Assisi Parish, Chester.

These weekly gatherings are an important part of the journey for children preparing for First Holy Communion and young people preparing for Confirmation — but they are not only for them.

💛 Everyone is welcome.

Our Saturday meetings are open to all children and young people who want to learn more about faith, grow in their relationship with God, meet others and discover what it means to be part of a community.

It is a space to ask questions, build friendships, learn together, pray together and grow together.

If you have been wondering whether this could be something for your child — come and give it a chance.

✨ Give them the opportunity to meet other young people.
✨ Give them space to explore and grow in faith.
✨ Help them discover that church can also be a place where they belong.

Come along, register and take the first step.

We would love to welcome you and your family this Saturday. 💛

Register your child for First Communion here:
https://forms.gle/t3kY6tALidvQP38q9

👉 Register here for Confirmation:
https://forms.gle/Y6KWkzMPqaUkf4p58

✝️ CONFIRMATION 2026 – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ✨Are you in Year 7 or above and thinking about Confirmation?We would lo...
03/09/2026

✝️ CONFIRMATION 2026 – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ✨

Are you in Year 7 or above and thinking about Confirmation?

We would love to invite you to begin this journey with us at St Francis of Assisi Parish, Chester. 💛

Our weekly meetings are a chance to meet other young people, ask questions, grow in faith and discover more about God in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

📅 Every Saturday from 5.00pm
Starting 5 September

💬 We’ll begin our journey with Alpha Youth
⛪ Our meetings will lead into the 6.30pm Mass

✨ Confirmation will take place on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at St Columba’s Church, with Bishop Mark Davies.

And remember — you don’t need to attend a particular school to join us. Young people from all schools are very welcome!

Ready to take the next step? 😊

👉 Register here:
https://forms.gle/Y6KWkzMPqaUkf4p58

Come and join us — we’re looking forward to welcoming you! 💛

Could you be part of our Saturday Families & Children team? From September, we’re building a team of people who want to ...
19/08/2026

Could you be part of our Saturday Families & Children team?

From September, we’re building a team of people who want to help our Saturday gatherings for families and children grow.

There are many ways to get involved — helping with activities, preparing the hall, snacks, tea and coffee, welcoming families, tidying up, or helping us create a safe and caring space for the children.

You don’t need to be there every week. We’re simply looking for people willing to step forward, take responsibility when they can, and help build this ministry together.

Why wait for someone else to take the lead? Why wait for someone else to make the first move?

If even for a moment you’ve thought, “This is one way I could really help the community I belong to,” then maybe this is your invitation to take that step.

Send us a message, give us a call, or speak to Br Piotr or Marta after the service. We’d love to hear from you.

💛 We’re waiting for you — you may not realise just how much your willingness to get involved could mean to this community

Address

Grosvenor Street
Chester
CH12BN

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 1pm
Tuesday 11am - 1pm
Wednesday 11am - 1pm
Thursday 11am - 1pm
Friday 11am - 1pm
Saturday 11am - 1pm
6pm - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm
3:30pm - 5:30pm

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