Welcome to the Parish of
The English Martyrs
Chard, Somerset
**** Saturday Coffee Morning 7 March 10-12pm **** Lenten Lunch Friday 27th February 12pm-1:30pm **** Next Souper Saturday 28th February 11:30-1:30 in the Parish Hall
**** Saturday Coffee Morning 7 March 10-12pm **** Lenten Lunch Friday 27th February 12pm-1:30pm **** Next Souper Saturday 28th February 11:30-1:30 in the Parish Hall
Canon John Cunningham
Parish Priest
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
We have two Churches offering Mass in our Parish English Martyrs Chard and St. Joseph’s Ilminster go to the Our Parish tabs for Mass times
Use the donate button to support Fundraising in the Parish or visit our donations page for information about regular giving and Gift Aid.
2026 – Liturgies of Reconciliation
Tuesday February 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bishop Bosco invites you to join him during this season of Lent to celebrate the abundant mercy of God through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Join him at one of the five venues across our diocese as part of your Lenten Pilgrimage. Tuesday 24 February – St Mary, Glastonbury
Each day, The Christian Art website gives a picture and reflection on the Gospel of the day.
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.
Praying can help you come to a greater understanding of God's purpose for your life
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.
