Roman Catholic Churches in Wensleydale
Welcome to the website for the Catholic Churches in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. Diocese of Middlesbrough Registered Charity Number: 233748
The Sunday obligation to attend Mass remains suspended. Strict guidelines have been imposed by the Government and the Bishops of England and Wales to make sure everyone is safe. Only those churches that have had risk assessments approved by the Diocese are able to start public Mass. Therefore, for the time being, this means that Ss Simon and Jude, Ulshaw Bridge, isn’t able to open as yet.
I am unable to open Leyburn for Mass this coming Sunday. The reasons for this are that I do not have sufficient volunteers under the age of 70. Volunteers are required to sanitise the benches, steward the congregation, and help keep the two-metres social distancing (where possible). I very much hope we can open the Church for Mass in Leyburn next Sunday (July 12th).
You are required to inform us if you would like to come to each Mass either by telephone or by email giving your name, address, contact number, and which Mass you will be attending - in order to comply with the Government’s “test, track, and trace” system.
The first public Mass at Ss Peter and Paul, Leyburn, will be at 12 Noon on Friday, 10th July.
We are always available for Confessions upon request. Please give us a ring to arrange a time.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! We need your help!
God bless, Canon Michael and Father Richard.
These two Catholic Churches cover an area from Garsdale in the West to the A1 in the East across Wensleydale and Coverdale and including Hawes, Leyburn and Middleham, as well as many Dales villages. Both churches date from the 19th century and have interesting histories, architectural features and activities.
This website is intended to provide up-to-date information about the Churches and activities in the parishes for local people and visitors.
Visitors and new parishioners are very welcome at both churches:
St. Peter and St. Paul in Leyburn
St. Simon and St. Jude at Ulshaw Bridge near Middleham
For more about the churches, and for details of Sunday and weekday Mass times, please click on the appropriate links or ring the Parish Priest on 01748 822175 or the assistant priest on 01748 850141 or contact using our enquiry form.