Mass times this week
Regular weekly timetable
Mon
- 19:30
Tue
- –
Wed
- –
Thu
- 09:30
Fri
- –
Sat
- 18:00 Vigil
Sun
- 08:00 (Latin)
- 10:45
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What the parish's page says
Sunday The Holy Name (Latin) 08:00
Languages & Rites
Latin
Sunday 08:00 Mass in Latin
Access, Parking & Facilities
Limited parking in front of and behind the church; some on-street parking nearby; further parking outside the Gloucester Avenue shopping parade (check signage for restrictions).
Information sources
About The Holy Name Church, Chelmsford
The Holy Name Church, Chelmsford is a Roman Catholic church in Chelmsford, Essex. It is part of the Diocese of Brentwood.
Introduction
The church was designed to seat 470 people. The foundation stone was laid on 22 April 1964, and the church opened for worship in July 1965.
History
O'Neill & Fordham of Chelmsford were the architects, and Messrs A. J. Arnold was the builder. The site was purchased in 1960, a temporary church was erected, and the first Mass was said in April 1962. Holy Name became a separate parish in 1970.
Sacraments and pastoral care
The Anointing of the Sick is available to anyone who is gravely ill or about to have an operation. Parents arranging a baptism are asked to take part in a baptism preparation course.
The confirmation programme includes a retreat day at Walsingham House. Couples must attend a Marriage Preparation Course conducted by Marriage Care; in Chelmsford the course is called FOCCUS.
Visiting
The Holy Name Church has a CAFOD representative. The church opens for prayer half an hour before Mass and events. Limited parking is available at the church both in front and behind the building. Additional parking can be found outside the shopping parade on Gloucester Avenue nearby.
Sources for this profile
- The Holy Name Church | Chelmsford CatholicRetrieved 27 September 2026
- CAFOD | Chelmsford CatholicRetrieved 9 October 2026
- Anointing of the Sick | Chelmsford CatholicRetrieved 9 October 2026
- Baptism | Chelmsford CatholicRetrieved 9 October 2026
- Confirmation | Chelmsford CatholicRetrieved 9 October 2026
- Marriage | Chelmsford CatholicRetrieved 9 October 2026
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Map location for The Holy Name Church, Chelmsford
Lucas Ave., Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9JJ