Our Neighbours

York Minster, our city's ancient cathedral, dominates the skyline.

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 in York
York has a number of vibrant Catholic parishes serving different parts of the city:

• English Martyrs
• St Aelred's​
• St George's
• ​St Joseph's
• ​St Margaret Clitherow & St Paulinus
• St Wilfrid

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Other Carmelite Communities in York
In addition to the Carmelite friary in Acomb, York has a number of Carmelite communities:

• 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)

Other Catholic Religious Communities in York
In addition to the Carmelites, 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

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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