St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs

Royston, Hertfordshire

Parish of Royston · Archdiocese of Westminster

St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs, Royston, with its white gable and red door.
Illustration of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs

Mass times this week

Regular weekly timetable

Mon

  • –

Tue

  • 18:00 (usual pattern; check current parish newsletter)

Wed

  • 09:15 (usual pattern; check current parish newsletter)

Thu

  • 09:15 (usual pattern; check current parish newsletter)

Fri

  • 09:15 (usual pattern; check current parish newsletter)

Sat

  • 18:30 Vigil

Sun

  • 09:00
  • 10:30
What the parish's page says
Our usual times of mass are: Sunday: (Saturday Vigil 6.30pm), 9am, 10.30am. … Most weeks the usual pattern is Tuesday 6:00pm Wednesday 9:15am Thursday 9:15am Friday 9:15am … However, please note that these may vary. Please check the weekly Church Newsletter.
Source: parish.rcdow.org.uk — Parish timetable. Retrieved 18 October 2026. Source last checked 18 October 2026. Check with the parish for changes and holy days.

About St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs

St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs is a Roman Catholic church in Royston, Hertfordshire. It is part of the Archdiocese of Westminster.

Introduction

The parish of St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs in Royston was founded in 1911. The church building was constructed in 1917.

Music and liturgy

The choir rehearses on Fridays in church, and members need not be able to read music. The children's liturgy group meets during school term for children aged 3-8, with parents welcome. Before Christmas there is the Advent Adventure, and at Easter a special Passion Tide service for children.

Parish life

The parish belongs to a group of local churches that gather regularly to work and pray together. Confirmation preparation is typically offered to those in Year 9 or 10 and occurs every other year.

Sacraments and pastoral care

The parish provides instruction and help to prepare parents and godparents for baptism. Immediate preparation for Confirmation includes reflection on faith, spiritual life, and experiences of prayer, worship and service.

Sources for this profile

  1. About the Parish – Roman Catholic Parish of RoystonRetrieved 30 September 2026
  2. Choir – Roman Catholic Parish of RoystonRetrieved 9 October 2026
  3. Children’s Liturgy – Roman Catholic Parish of RoystonRetrieved 9 October 2026
  4. Churches Together – Roman Catholic Parish of RoystonRetrieved 9 October 2026
  5. Sacramental Preparation – Roman Catholic Parish of RoystonRetrieved 9 October 2026

Clergy

  • Pastor Seamus McGeoghan

Find St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs

Map location for St Thomas of Canterbury and the English Martyrs

6 Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DB