Latest News

New Look Events Page

Our Events page has been updated with both weekly and daily events sorted via months. See our Events page.

History Recorded On Our Library Page

Our library page has events from over the last 10 years. Starting in March 2013 to the present day we now have 469 events from our recent history. See Library page.

Our Prayers Page

We are updating our Prayers page to record all the anniversaries of family and friends who have died in the Parish. Names from the Prayers page will be published in our newsletter on their anniversary. See Prayers Page.

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.

Change Of Mass Times

Please note the change of mass times as detailed on our Home and News pages.

The Rosary

The Rosary will be recited at 11.30am Monday to Thursday. All are welcome to join in. See News and Events.

The Stations of the Cross

Join us for our weekly Stations of the Cross held every Friday at 10:30am in English throughout Lent. See News and Events.

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.

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.

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. St Francis' Church would appreciate any donated items such as statues, framed holy pictures and rosaries. Please keep bringing them in! See our Gallery, Home and News pages for further information.

Capuchin Friars in Chester

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

Help Father Francis Feed The Starving

If you are thinking of a 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.

Vocation Promotion

Let us all pray together for the promotion of more vocations to the Priesthood. See News.

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.

Feast Days 2024

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

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

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About Us

We are delighted to welcome you 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.

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

For further information a book 'Franciscans In Chester' detailing the history of our Church has been published on our website. See our History page.

Sunday Mass Times (from Sunday 5th May 2024)

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

Mass Times at Curzon Park Abbey

  • Every day at 8:00am - In English, all are welcome

Weekly Mass Times at St Francis Church

  • Monday - Saturday at 12:00pm - In English, all are welcome

Contact Us

The Brothers

  • Brother Piotr (Parish Priest & Guardian)
  • Brother Francis
  • Brother Loarne
  • Brother Anoop
  • Brother Jim

    • 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

          • Car Parking at St Francis Church

          Please note the following and many thanks for your co-operation.

          • Car park is for Church and Hall use only.
          • Park your car prudently using every available space. For those who are arriving first please use the spaces against the wall not the front spaces.
          • Any regular parishioners using the car park out of service time must inform one of the brothers using any medium of communication to avoid confusions.

          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.

            • 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.

            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

            Christmas cards, calendars etc now on sale in our Repository - you are welcome to have a browse.

            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 them in and we will lovingly restore them! We would especially welcome any unwanted holy items such as statues, crosses, medals and rosary beads.

            A good stock of Mass, Prayer and general cards are all available and Holy Water direct from Lourdes! 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.