St. Mary (Our Lady of Sorrows), Denton

Introduction

Saint Mary (Our Lady of Sorrows) in Denton is part of the parish of St Mary and St John Fisher, one of 157 parishes in the Diocese of Salford.

Architecture and furnishings

The restored plaque was returned to St Mary's Denton. In 1922 the parish recorded losing 17 of its congregation in the Great War, and the parish war memorial, a brass votive candle stand, bore the names of 26 men.

Parish life

The Society of St Vincent de Paul is very active on behalf of the parish. The Union of Catholic Mothers has had a strong historical presence at St Mary's. The parish has three Catholic schools. Many groups flourish in the parish, some long-standing and some new.

The parish includes St Thomas More RC College in Denton. The parish includes St John Fisher RC Primary in Haughton Green. The parish carries out pastoral visits to the sick and housebound for Holy Communion, prayer and solidarity.

Visiting

The parish extends a genuine welcome to every visitor to its Catholic Parish Family in Denton, Haughton Green and Audenshaw. The website advises visitors to refer to 'Latest News' or 'Weekly Newsletter' to check for temporary changes to information.