Latest News

St Francis Holy Hour

We have a Holy Hour every Thursday at 6.30pm in the Church. Everyone who would like to join is very welcome. See our News and Groups page.

Capuchin Friars in Chester

Our Facebook page is live. See our News page for further information.

St Francis Repository

At our repository you will find a new range of gift ideas and cards. All purchases go towards the upkeep of the Church and helping our Parish community. See our Gallery, Home and News pages for further information.

Repository Items Wanted

St Francis' Church would appreciate any donated items such as statues, framed holy pictures, bibles or missals. See News.

Help Father Francis Feed The Starving

If you are thinking of a Christmas present for someone how about buying an article of Fr. Francis' crochet, a coat, a shawl, a slipper or a mitten. You will be helping him raise money for the starving children in the world. They can be bought from the display at the back of the Church. See our News page.

Father Francis Books and Publications

Our very own Father Francis has released several books and publications for sale on Amazon. Copies are also available at the back of our Church. See our News page for further information.

St Francis Choir

Anyone who loves singing and would like to join the our Sunday 9:45am Mass Choir, please see Peter Cooke after the 9:45am Sunday mass. See our Groups page.

Vocation Promotion

Let us all pray together for the promotion of more vocations to the Priesthood. There are a number of cards at the back of the Church with a prayer attached please take one. See News.

First Friday Devotion

Join us for our monthly First Friday Devotion to The Sacred Heart of Jesus. See News and Events.

First Saturday Devotion

Join us for our monthly First Saturday Devotion to The Immaculate Heart Of Mary. See News and Events.

New Podcast Available

We continue our reflections on Vatican II, in Part III On The Church. See our News page.

Holy Land Pilgrimage

8th - 15th February 2024

A Pilgrimage for the Diocese of Shrewsbury under the leadership of Bishop Mark Davies. See the brochure and booking form Here, and on our Events and News pages.

CAFOD Volunteers Wanted

CAFOD, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, are looking for people from this parish to give some time and join them in their mission.
See our News page.

Over 440 Events On Our Library Page

Our library page now has events from the last eight years. Starting in March 2013 to the present day we now have over 440 events from our recent history. See Library page.

Feast Days 2023

The 'Feast Days' page has been added to the main menubar. There is now a direct link to the Wiki page for each feast day. Just click the name to open up the information in a new tab.
See Feast Days

Events - Web Page

All the current and future local events are now listed on our 'Events' webpage.
See Events.

Listen To Our Prayers Page

Permission has been granted to use a beautiful song called 'Resting In The Arms Of Angels' on our Prayers web page. We will update the page to record all the anniversaries of family and friends who have died in the Parish. See Prayers Page.

Franciscans In Chester: Book Published

A book detailing the history of our Church has been published. See News and History.

St Francis Church Tour

Take a virtual tour of our beautiful Church on-line or printout the tour guide and visit us. See Tour.

Church Cleaning Rota

The Church Cleaning Rota is available online. See Groups.

Order Of Mass

We have included an on-line link to the printable 'Order Of Mass' leaflets. See News and Useful Link (below).

Useful Links

Welcome To Our Website

About Us

Welcome to one of Chester’s oldest Roman Catholic Churches, St Francis of Assisi. Set in the heart of Chester City Centre, near the Grosvenor Museum and Race Course, it was originally built for the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. The construction of St Francis Church began in 1862 and was finally finished in 1875. It is now a thriving city Catholic Church serving a wide community over the Chester area.

St. Francis’ Church Welcomes You

We are delighted to be open for worship and to have you here. Everyone joining us is asked to please follow the new Covid guidelines listed below.

Sunday Readings

The Wednesday Word website publishes the readings for the following Sunday and a reflection on the gospel readings by Fr Henry Wansbrough.

Click on this link to access the website - The Wednesday Word.

Sunday Mass Times

  • Saturday 6:30pm - Vigil Mass
  • Sunday 8:00am
  • Sunday 9:45am - Family Mass
  • Sunday 12:00pm - Polish Family Mass
  • Sunday 4:30pm - Polish Mass

Saturday and Weekday Mass Times

  • Saturday 12:00pm
  • Monday 12:00pm
  • Tuesday 12:00pm
  • Wednesday 12:00pm
  • Thursday 12:00pm
  • Friday 12:00pm

Confession - The Sacrament of Reconciliation

As from Saturday 7th January 2023 the start time of the Saturday afternoon confession will be changing from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Confessions will be heard starting at 6:00pm for half an hour before the 6:30pm mass. See the table below:

  • Friday 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Saturday 6:00pm - 6:30pm (From Saturday 7th January 2023)
  • Confessions available on request. As long as there is a Priest available within the Friary the sacrament of reconciliation can be heard any time by going to the green door in the car park.

    • Contact Us

    The Brothers

    • Brother Jinson (Administrator)
    • Brother Michael (Guardian)
    • Brother Piotr
    • Brother Loarne
    • Brother Jim
    • Brother Francis

      • Email

      • stfrancis.chester@gmail.com

        • Telephone (Not To Be Used For Business Calls)

        • 01244 351331

          • Postal Address (For Business And Personal Use)

          • St Francis of Assisi RC Church
          • Grosvenor Street
          • Chester
          • Cheshire
          • CH1 2BN

            • Prayer For Peace

            O Prince of peace, one more we hear the guns of war. Once again we see the faces of frightened children. We pray for the people of Ukraine, that they may be granted peace. We pray for the people of Russia, that they may demand peace. We pray for our country, that we may be a positive part of peace-making in the world.

            O Prince of peace, lead us from this dark time to a deeper understanding of the global family, so that all may break bread together in the secure embrace of peace. Amen.

            St Francis' Repository At Christmas

            Many thanks to everyone who has given to our Repository - this all contributes to the upkeep of our Church and we are most grateful. Please keep bringing any unwanted items in!

            We now have good selection of Christmas cards/Advent Candles/Advent Calendars and many gifts for you to give someone special. We also carry a large selection of Mass/birthday and anniversary cards and currently one of our dear Brothers is working on handmade Prayer Cards - very special! Please feel welcome to browse!

            Why not come along and have a look and buy someone special a present!
            Additional photos on our 'Gallery' page.