Mission Statement

We Are a Parish Rooted in Faith and Community

At St Clare’s Roman Catholic Church, we seek to live out the Gospel through prayer, worship, and service. Inspired by the Franciscan spirit of simplicity and hospitality, we welcome all who come through our doors. Together, as one parish family, we grow in faith, share in the Sacraments, and reach out with compassion to those in need.
  • Celebrating the Holy Mass and the Sacraments as the heart of our community
  • Welcoming and supporting parishioners of all ages, from families to individuals.
  • Serving our local community with love and Franciscan care.
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OUR FRANCISCAN PARISH FAMILY

Faith, Learning, and Community at St Clare’s

St Clare’s is home to the Greyfriars – Conventual Franciscan Friars, who live and serve at the heart of parish life. Next door, St Clare’s Primary School provides a strong Catholic education, working closely with the parish to help children grow in faith and knowledge. Our church is open daily for prayer, with Sunday Mass, weekday liturgies, baptisms, weddings, and other sacraments available for all who seek God’s presence in their lives.

St Clare’s is home to the Conventual Franciscan Friars — known as the Greyfriars. Their Franciscan spirit of simplicity, prayer, and service shapes the life of our parish. Through their ministry we are welcomed, guided in faith, and encouraged to live the Gospel each day.

Right beside the church is St Clare’s Primary School, where children grow in knowledge and faith. Working closely with the parish, the school provides a Catholic education rooted in Gospel values, preparing young people to live with kindness, respect, and faith in God.

Our parish is open daily for prayer and worship. We celebrate Sunday Mass, weekday liturgies, baptisms, weddings, funerals, and the other sacraments. Together we share in parish events, faith groups, and outreach, building up a community centred on Christ.

Confession

Find God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, with opportunities for confession and spiritual renewal throughout the week.

Community & Fellowship

From parish groups to coffee mornings, St Clare’s offers a welcoming space to meet, share, and grow together in faith.

What We Believe

As a Franciscan parish, we live out the Gospel with simplicity, peace, and service, following the example of St Clare and St Francis.

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Hail, Mary, full of grace

the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou amongst women

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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I love this church, I go in every day to light candles and to say a prayer for family members that have passed. I would not change this place for anything as from a recent passing, it really has become a comfort.

Absolutely love the new Father, what a nice man, this man is truly a man of god, thank you and the rest of the brothers for the help, to which you all have given to me, may God be with you all. Amen

I recently “came home” after a gap. The new priests are much better, because Gospel interpretation is not shunned. I am already more connected.

This has been my church for the past 46 years and always feel welcome and do a good service.

Lots of lovely people at St. Clare’s Church, come and visit us.

The priests were there when we needed them. Lovely gentlemen. Thank you so much.

Bobbie Duggan

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Liam “Billy OB” Ewart

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Michael Holme

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Elliott Appleby

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Izabela Brach

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Anthony Jordan

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