Welcome to the Parish of
The English Martyrs
Chard, Somerset
**** Saturday Coffee Morning 11 April 10-12pm
Holy week has begun see page for details of all Masses and Services or our latest Newsletter
**** Saturday Coffee Morning 11 April 10-12pm Holy week has begun see page for details of all Masses and Services or our latest Newsletter
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
Canon John Cunningham
Parish Priest
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.
Bishop Bosco issues Statement on the War in Iran Click here to read
'Tom and CatherinTOM AND CATHERINE ON PILGRIMAGE 2026
Dear Parishioners
We set off on our pilgrimage from Baiona in Spain on 12th April. Details of the various stopping points and the distances that we will be covering can be seen below. Please keep us in your prayers, we will be keeping you in ours.
We have raised £1,800 of our £3000 target that goes towards the vital work of the SVP. Any further donations can be made via the Just Giving page (https://www.justgiving.com/page/svp-somerset) or via the QR code below. Thank you so much for your generosity.
If you have a petition that you would like them to pray for, you can send it confidentially by emailing us
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.