CATHOLIC PARISH OF OUR LADY'S - ACOMB, YORK
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Our Neighbours

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York Minster, our city's ancient cathedral, dominates the skyline.
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A bird's eye view of Acomb, one of York's western suburbs.
Here we share some information about our friends and various institutions across the city of York, which has been a place of worship for Christians since the first century.
Other Catholic Churches & Chaplaincies in York
York has a number of vibrant Catholic parishes and chaplaincies serving different parts of the city:

  • English Martyrs
  • St Aelred's​
  • St George's
  • ​St Joseph's
  • ​St Margaret Clitherow & St Paulinus
  • St Wilfrid
  • University of York Catholic Chaplaincy


Catholic Religious Communities in York
A number of religious orders and congregations have communities in or near the city:

  • Congregation of Jesus at the Bar Convent on Blossom Street
  • Poor Clare Nuns at Askham Bryan
  • Mercy Sisters (Institute of Our Lady of Mercy) here in our parish at Acomb
  • More House (Catholic Chaplaincy to the University of York served by the Carmelite friars)
  • Thicket Priory (Monastery of enclosed Carmelite Nuns near Thorganby)
  • Corpus Christi Sisters (Community of apostolic Carmelite Sisters on Lawrence Street)
  • York Carmelite Spirituality Group (Community of Carmelites and friends meeting monthly here in Acomb)


Catholic Schools serving our parish
  • Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Primary School
  • All Saints School (Secondary & Sixth Form)


Catholic Resources / Sites of Interest in York
  • The Bar Convent Living Heritage Project
  • St. Bede's Pastoral Centre
  • The Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow in The Shambles


Other Christian Communities in Acomb
Within Acomb there are a number of Christian Churches whose pastors work together to share the one Christian Gospel. Details of the various churches are to be found on their respective websites:

  • Acomb Anglican Parish (St. Stephen's and St. Aidan's Church)
  • St. James the Deacon Church (Anglican)
  • Acomb Baptist Church
  • Acomb Methodist Church
  • York Gateway Church


Ecumenical Groups in York
York has a vibrant ecumenical network of Churches of different denominations who work closely together. Our parish has contact with:

  • Churches Together in Acomb
  • Churches Together in York
  • Ebor Lectures on Theology and Public Life
  • One Voice York


Interfaith Groups in York
York is home to people of many faiths, and none. Among the groups that encourage dialogue and friendship are:
  • York Interfaith
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Our Lady's Church Parish House, Cornlands Road, Acomb, York, YO24 3DX   Tel. 01904 791242
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  • Welcome
    • Our Welcome Ethos
    • Witamy wszystkich
    • Coronavirus Updates >
      • Recovering public worship
      • Coronavirus (Covid-19) Provisions
      • Coronavirus (Covid-19) Resources
      • Domestic abuse
      • Live-streaming
      • Have a candle lit
      • Virtual Coffee
  • Our Parish
    • Our Lady's Church
    • Worship Times
    • Parish Pastoral Team
    • Parish AGM
    • Primary School
    • Religious Life >
      • The Sisters of Mercy
      • The Poor Clares
      • The Carmelites
    • Middlesbrough Diocese
    • Our Neighbours
    • Solidarity with the poor & marginalised
    • Other Community Groups >
      • Carmelite Spirituality Group
      • Polish Community / ​Polska Wspólnota
      • In Harmony Ladies' Choir
      • Keep Fit Group
      • Pensioners' Group
      • Rainbows & Brownies
      • York College
      • York Irish Association
    • History of Our Parish >
      • St Joseph's Church
    • Safeguarding
    • Support the parish >
      • Donate to the parish
      • 50/50 Club
    • Roof Appeal
    • Synodal Process
  • Parish Groups
    • Parish Pastoral Council
    • RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
    • Social Volunteering Project (SVP)
    • CAFOD
    • Care for our Common Home
    • Peru Project
    • Liturgy >
      • Altar Servers
      • Children's Liturgy & Crèche
      • Music
    • Monday Mindfulness
    • Youth Group
    • Life Ascending
    • Other groups in the parish
  • Our Faith
    • Our Catholic-Christian Faith
    • The Sacraments >
      • Baptism Programme
      • First Holy Communion Programme
      • Confirmation Programme
    • Dying, Funerals & Bereavement
    • Prayer
    • The God Who Speaks
    • Our Lady of Perpetual Help
    • Pope Francis
  • Newsletter
  • Calendar
  • Contact