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Roman Catholic Churches in Bristol
2 Catholic churches in Bristol. Find a Catholic church near you — addresses and Sunday times where verified.
Quick answer
Church Near Me lists 2 Catholic churches in Bristol, including Clifton Cathedral (SS Peter and Paul, consecrated 1973) and St James’ Priory — among the oldest surviving buildings in the city. Mass times appear only where verified; confirm with the parish before travelling.
How do I find a Catholic church near me in Bristol?
Clifton Cathedral, the Cathedral Church of SS Peter and Paul, is the mother church of the Diocese of Clifton (Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire). Consecrated in 1973, it is a Grade II* post-war church, not a medieval nave.
St James’ Priory, founded around 1129 by Robert of Gloucester as a Benedictine house, is believed to be the oldest surviving building in Bristol and is a Catholic parish today.
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Skip this page if you need Bristol Cathedral or St Mary Redcliffe — those are Church of England. Skip it if you already have a parish.
Which Catholic churches in Bristol should I know by name?
- Clifton Cathedral
Cathedral Church of SS Peter and Paul; Diocese of Clifton; consecrated 1973; Grade II* modernist cathedral.
- St James' Priory
Benedictine priory founded about 1129; now a Catholic parish, among the oldest surviving buildings in Bristol.
Sunday service times for Catholic churches in Bristol
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
| Church | Sunday Services | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Cathedral | 09:30 Family Mass; 11:15 Solemn Mass; 18:00 Evening Mass | 1 July 2026 |
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Common questions
How do I find a Catholic church near me in Bristol?
Church Near Me lists 2 Catholic churches in Bristol. Open a profile on this page for the address and service times where verified, or use Churches Near Me with a postcode to rank by distance. Confirm times with the parish before travelling.
When is Catholic Mass in Bristol?
Mass times appear on each profile only where verified. Confirm with the parish before travelling.
Are Catholic churches in Bristol open to visitors?
Yes. Public Sunday worship is open without booking in almost every tradition. If you are planning a wedding, baptism or funeral in Bristol, contact the parish directly — those need a conversation, not a drop-in.