Welcome to English Martyrs Church York, the largest of the city's Catholic churches
The English Martyrs Church York, dedicated to the Martyrs of England, is the largest of the city’s Catholic churches. Opened in 1932, the Church’s boundaries encompass the Bar Convent, the oldest in England, and a major site of Catholic heritage.
The parish also takes in the York Railway station, Micklegate and the communities along the Tadcaster and Boroughbridge roads. The villages of Copmanthorpe, Upper Poppleton, Nether Poppleton and Bishopthorpe are also part of the parish.
Weekly Mass Times
Please note that our regular weekly Mass times can change – please see our newsletter.
| Sunday | 10.30am |
| Monday | 7.30am |
| Tuesday | 10.00am |
| Wednesday | 2.00pm |
| Thursday | 10.00am |
| Friday | 10.00am 12.00pm (Bar Convent Chapel, 17 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AQ) |
| Saturday | 6.00pm |
| Holy Days | Vigil Mass at 6.00pm (eve of Holy Day) and Mass at 9.30am |
Confessions
If you would like to make an appointment for Confession at any other time, please contact us.
| Saturday Morning | 10.00 to 10.30am |
| Saturday Evening | 5.15 to 5.45pm |
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
| Thursday | 9.00 to 10.00am |