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You are very welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to visit our parish website. We are a very active Catholic community, seeking to share the gospel values as revealed to us by our saviour Jesus Christ. If you find yourself in the area, please do call in and celebrate Holy Mass with us. Our parish priest, Canon John Griffiths is very keen to meet with visitors to the parish.

You are very welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to visit our parish website. We are a very active Catholic community, seeking to share the gospel values as revealed to us by our saviour Jesus Christ. If you find yourself in the area, please do call in and celebrate Holy Mass with us. Our parish priest, Canon Gerard Kearney is very keen to meet with visitors to the parish.

Our latest parish weekly news, notices and events below

Download the parish Newsletter Here

Celebration of Married Life on Saturday 16th May

By Webmaster • April 11, 2026
Celebration of Married Life on Saturday 16th May , there will be a special Celebration Mass for Married Life at Leeds Cathedral at 12 Noon for couples and their families celebrating their 25th (Silver), 40th (Ruby), 50th (Golden), 60th (Diamond) and 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversaries this year. There will be an opportunity for couples, who wish to do so, to renew their marriage vows during the liturgy. If you are celebrating the anniversary of your wedding and you would like to take part in this celebration, please fill out the application form which is available at the back of church.

CAFOD Chocolate Raffle

By Webmaster • April 11, 2026
Thank you to everyone from St Mary’s and St Aelred’s parish who generously donated chocolate and purchased raffle tickets for our Easter Chocolate Raffle. Thanks to your kindness and enthusiasm, we raised a wonderful £236, all of which will go directly to supporting the work of CAFOD. Your generosity truly makes a difference

St Mary's 200 Club

By Webmaster • April 11, 2026
The winning numbers for the March draw are:- £40 - 124, £25 - 64, £20 - 127, £15 - 118. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who supports the 200 Club. The winning cheques can be collected from the notice board

Holy Week at St Aelred’s and St Mary’s

By Webmaster • March 28, 2026
Palm Sunday Masses as usual. Wednesday 1st April Mass of Chrism at Leeds Cathedral 11am – all welcome. Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm St Aelred’s with watching at the Altar of repose until 9pm. Good Friday 11am Family Stations of the Cross St Aelred’s 3pm The Lord’s Passion at both churches. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 7pm at St Mary’s. Easter Sunday usual Sunday Masses.

Support CAFOD during Lent

By Webmaster • March 28, 2026
UPDATE Family Fast raised from St Aelred’s £791.04 plus gift aid and from St Mary’s £326.00. A very big thank you.

Fr. Kearney's Prayer requests: Please remember those who are sick in your daily prayers:. If you would like to add someone to the list, please email the parish office through this link or email the parish direct  (on the newsletter) - Also, please pray for our recently bereaved - List Here

Consultation on the future of the Dioceses of Leeds, Hallam & Middlesbrough

By Webmaster • April 11, 2026
As part of the consultation currently taking place across our two Dioceses, there is an opportunity for all clergy, religious and members of the lay faithful to contribute by completing an online questionnaire, either individually or as a parish group. Prayerful reflection should be given to the questions so that the Holy Spirit may guide this process of discernment. Prayer resources and a presentation are available on the diocesan website to support this process. Responses should be submitted no later than Friday, 22nd May 2026. For more information and to complete the questionnaire, please visit:  https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/leedsmiddlesbrough-consultation-2026/

St Mary’s Building Fund Monthly update

By Webmaster • April 11, 2026
Thank you to all who have donated to the fund. Donations have raised £1830.00 plus monthly income of £595.00. We now have a total of £55,000 towards the repairs to the church.

Easter Vigil Photos

By Webmaster • April 10, 2026
The Saturday Easter Vigil at St Mary’s

Holy Week at St Aelred’s and St Mary’s

By Webmaster • March 28, 2026
Palm Sunday Masses as usual. Wednesday 1st April Mass of Chrism at Leeds Cathedral 11am – all welcome. Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm St Aelred’s with watching at the Altar of repose until 9pm. Good Friday 11am Family Stations of the Cross St Aelred’s 3pm The Lord’s Passion at both churches. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 7pm at St Mary’s. Easter Sunday usual Sunday Masses.

You are very welcome!

Welcome to St Mary’s Knaresborough. It is the town’s Roman Catholic Church, situated on Bond End on the main A59 on the edge of the town centre. The parish comprises all of Knaresborough town and many of the surrounding villages including Scriven, Scotton, Lingerfield, Farnham, Copgrove, Staveley, Arkendale, Coneythorpe, Flaxby, Goldsborough, Hay-a-Park, Harrogate Road up to the golf club house, and Forest Moor Road towards Harrogate up to and including White House Farm.  For directions to church see the Contact page


Whether you are looking to join our parish community on a regular basis, or are enquiring about becoming part of the church for a special event, such as a wedding or a baptism, or simply visiting the area and looking for a place to worship, these pages should give you all that you need to know.

Our latest parish weekly news, notices and events

Keep informed about parish activities on a week by week basis. Our important activities can be seen featured below, and found on our Parish Newsletter - available online here, or in print at the back of the church.

Fr Gerard's Prayer requests:  Please remember those who are sick in your daily prayers:  

If you would like to add someone to the list, please email the parish office   through this link  or email the parish direct (on the newsletter) - Also, please pray for our recently deceased -  List Here

Celebration of Married Life on Saturday 16th May

By Webmaster • April 11, 2026
Celebration of Married Life on Saturday 16th May , there will be a special Celebration Mass for Married Life at Leeds Cathedral at 12 Noon for couples and their families celebrating their 25th (Silver), 40th (Ruby), 50th (Golden), 60th (Diamond) and 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversaries this year. There will be an opportunity for couples, who wish to do so, to renew their marriage vows during the liturgy. If you are celebrating the anniversary of your wedding and you would like to take part in this celebration, please fill out the application form which is available at the back of church.

CAFOD Chocolate Raffle

By Webmaster • April 11, 2026
Thank you to everyone from St Mary’s and St Aelred’s parish who generously donated chocolate and purchased raffle tickets for our Easter Chocolate Raffle. Thanks to your kindness and enthusiasm, we raised a wonderful £236, all of which will go directly to supporting the work of CAFOD. Your generosity truly makes a difference

St Mary's 200 Club

By Webmaster • April 11, 2026
The winning numbers for the March draw are:- £40 - 124, £25 - 64, £20 - 127, £15 - 118. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who supports the 200 Club. The winning cheques can be collected from the notice board

Holy Week at St Aelred’s and St Mary’s

By Webmaster • March 28, 2026
Palm Sunday Masses as usual. Wednesday 1st April Mass of Chrism at Leeds Cathedral 11am – all welcome. Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm St Aelred’s with watching at the Altar of repose until 9pm. Good Friday 11am Family Stations of the Cross St Aelred’s 3pm The Lord’s Passion at both churches. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 7pm at St Mary’s. Easter Sunday usual Sunday Masses.

Support CAFOD during Lent

By Webmaster • March 28, 2026
UPDATE Family Fast raised from St Aelred’s £791.04 plus gift aid and from St Mary’s £326.00. A very big thank you.

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Important Notices

Mass Intentions

By Webmaster • March 21, 2026
Mass intentions gratefully received using the brown envelopes in both churches. All Mass intentions must be made via the brown envelopes in the narthex and a cash donation placed in them or use the tab on the Dona machine. Please give at least 2 weeks’ notice to facilitate a special day.

Catechesis for the Sacrament of Confirmation

By Webmaster • January 31, 2026
Catechesis for the Sacrament of Confirmation - session 1 Sunday 1st February 11.30am to 2pm with a half an hour break for packed lunched session 2 Sunday 15th February same timings. Both sessions to be held in the classroom at St Mary’s. It is essential to attend both sessions before receiving the sacrament of Confirmation.

Parish Admin

By Webmaster • January 16, 2026
The parishes of St Aelred’s and St Mary’s are seeing to employ admin support for 6 hours per week. The role will be to produce the weekly newsletter, to update our websites, to increase our social media presence and to check all health and safety at St Mary’s applications and a job description from Fr Gerard. Closing date for applications Monday 19th January.

Events

Christmas Mass Times

By Webmaster • December 21, 2025
Christmas Mass Times - Please do join us for this wonderful celebration, we look forwarded to celebrated Christmas with you!

The Sacrament of Confirmation

By Webmaster • November 21, 2025
The Sacrament of Confirmation: will be celebrated, by Bishop Marcus, on Wednesday 25 th February 2026, 7pm, at St Aelred’s. All Year 6 students and above are invited to apply for the sacrament. Please see Fr Gerard, Deacon David or Deacon Philip for an application form.

You're Invited - St Aelred's Annual Fair

By Webmaster • October 24, 2025
St Aelred’s annual Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday 30th November following 9am Mass. We need donations of bottles, chocolate and cakes on the day. The annual raffle tickets are on sale this weekend.

SVP - Shop Knaresborough

By Webmaster • March 8, 2025
St Vincent’s Shop (SVP) in Knaresborough is in need of volunteers for various tasks: in the shop, sorting, on the till. Please call into the shop at 52 High Street Knaresborough or email annetteh@svp.org.uk. If you are able to offer an hour or two that would be much appreciated. The shop also needs donations of clothes, shoes, handbags and bric-a-brac.

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Celebration of Married Life on Saturday 16th May

By Webmaster • April 11, 2026
Celebration of Married Life on Saturday 16th May , there will be a special Celebration Mass for Married Life at Leeds Cathedral at 12 Noon for couples and their families celebrating their 25th (Silver), 40th (Ruby), 50th (Golden), 60th (Diamond) and 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversaries this year. There will be an opportunity for couples, who wish to do so, to renew their marriage vows during the liturgy. If you are celebrating the anniversary of your wedding and you would like to take part in this celebration, please fill out the application form which is available at the back of church.

Divine Mercy Sunday

By Webmaster • March 28, 2026
Divine Mercy Sunday April 12th This will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Skipton Road, Harrogate. 2pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with confession. 3pm Prayer of Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Benediction and veneration of the Holy Image. All very welcome.

American Style Ceilidh

By Webmaster • April 11, 2026
American Style Ceilidh - Saturday 25th April 7.30pm The next in our popular twice-yearly series will be at St Wilfrid's church hall, Duchy Rd. Come and dance to a top class live band. Sociable and fun. No previous dance experience needed - our expert dance caller will explain everything. This event is open to the public - bring your friends from outside the parish. Tickets £12 / £6 on the door. Tea, coffee & cake in the interval. No licensed bar but you can bring your own drinks if you wish.

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YOU ARE INVITED!

The parish ministry  support the community in so many different ways. We encourage all parishioners to be involved.

Saint Ignatius Loyola

Pray as if everything depends on God, and work as if everything depends on you

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