Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrimage of Hope

*************************Requiem Mass for Pope Francis Friday 2nd May 6pm Chard***********************

*************************Requiem Mass for Pope Francis Friday 2nd May 6pm Chard***********************

Canon John Cunningham

Parish Priest

Welcome to  the Parish of The English Martyrs

Chard, Somerset 

Each day, The Christian Art website gives a picture and reflection on the Gospel of the day.

We have two Churches offering Mass in our Parish English Martyrs Chard and Joseph’s Ilminster see Mass times tab for details of Masses

Welcome to the Catholic Parish of The English Martyrs Chard, Somerset

Part of the Diocese of Clifton

Whether you are just looking for our Mass times or wanting to learn more about our Parish I hope you find what you are looking for. If you have any enquiries please go to our useful information page where you will find detail on how to contact the Parish Administrator.

If you are new to the Parish please complete a Parish Registration Form from the back of the Church and return to the Parish Office

Download: Parish Registration Form here

Our Mission & Our Vision

English Martyrs Mission Statement

We the people of the Parish of The English Martyrs Chard are called to worship God, love each other, serve the community and pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives in the name of Jesus Christ through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

English Martyrs Vision Statement

Our Church, English Martyrs Parish Chard, is a faith-led community which welcomes all people by evangelisation and energizes them through prayer, the sacraments and social action to bring them to God’s kingdom.

Parish Quick Links

Holy Communion for those unable to attend Mass in Person. If you are unable to Mass in person because you are housebound/Illness it may be possible for you to receive Holy Communion in your own home. Please contact Our Parish Administrator, Maggie, Parish Office: 07483 120603. Her office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am until 12noon, and Fridays from 11.30am to 1.30pm. To contact Maggie outside of these hours, please leave a brief message between 10am and 2pm requesting a home visit, stating that you would like to receive Holy Communion. Alternatively you can email your enquiry to chard.englishmartyrs@cliftondiocese.com

Praying  can help you come to a greater understanding of God's  purpose  for your life

Saint of the Week

This link will take you to my Catholic Life website where you can find a saint of the day with information about thier life and a Prayer.

The Scapular of Our Lady of Mt Carmel