St Mary's Church, Horden

St Mary's Church, Horden Welcome to the page for St Mary's, the Church of England parish church for Horden. We worship in the Catholic tradition.

St Mary's exists to serve the community of this former mining village on the Durham coast.

Another varied week at St Mary's. We pray for Jean, Norman, Jim and Barbara whose funerals we will be privileged to host...
31/05/2026

Another varied week at St Mary's. We pray for Jean, Norman, Jim and Barbara whose funerals we will be privileged to host, and for all who mourn them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

This week at St Mary's:
25/05/2026

This week at St Mary's:

22/05/2026

Fr McNeil was privileged to be invited to the opening of The Playhouse here in Horden, in the presence of none other than Sir Ian McKellen, last weekend. As Sir Ian suggests, may we indeed be proud of the past of, and inspired by the future of, our extraordinary village.

What's on this week at St Mary's:
17/05/2026

What's on this week at St Mary's:

Happy Ascension Day! All are welcome to join us in worship on this holy feast.
14/05/2026

Happy Ascension Day! All are welcome to join us in worship on this holy feast.

This Thursday we celebrate Ascension Day - the fortieth day after Easter, when Jesus ascended into heaven while his disc...
11/05/2026

This Thursday we celebrate Ascension Day - the fortieth day after Easter, when Jesus ascended into heaven while his disciples looked on in wonder. We will observe this important holy day with Solemn Mass at 7pm, followed by Pimms and nibbles.

What's on this week.
04/05/2026

What's on this week.

Tomorrow we celebrate the Dedication Festival of St Mary's Church: the 113th anniversary of the building being consecrat...
26/04/2026

Tomorrow we celebrate the Dedication Festival of St Mary's Church: the 113th anniversary of the building being consecrated as a church - a place of worship for the people of Horden. At the 7pm Mass we look forward to welcoming Fr Mark Mawhinney, Vicar of St Michael's South Westoe and St Hilda's South Shields to preach. Do come and join us and offer him a warm welcome!

What's on this week
12/04/2026

What's on this week

Address

St Mary's Church, Blackhills Road, Horden
Peterlee
SR84LX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10:30am
Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 10:30am
Thursday 12pm - 12:45pm
Friday 9am - 10am
Saturday 9am - 10am
Sunday 9am - 12:45pm
6pm - 7:30pm

Telephone

+441915860606

Website

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