Our Opening Times
Welcome to St Thomas of Canterbury Church in the heart of the City of Canterbury.
We are a diverse, multicultural Catholic Community united by faith in Jesus Christ, shepherded by God our Father and called to be missionary disciples proclaiming the Word of God.
Nourished by the Eucharist and the Word, our large parish family strives, in company with fellow Christian communities, to reflect the light of Christ.
You are very welcome to attend our services (see below) or to come and look at our beautiful church.
Opened by Cardinal Manning on 13th April 1875, the church is also the home of the Diocesan Shrine with relics of St Thomas of Canterbury, our Patron Saint, and St Oscar Romero.
Come and take some time to pray, connect your heart with the hearts of our community and feel the peace of God in this place.
Private Prayers & Visiting
Our Church is currently open for private prayers at the following times:
- Mon to Fri: 08.00 – 16:00
- Sat: 08:00 – after Mass at 18.00
- Sun: 07:00 – after Mass at 18.00
Mass
Times
Please also check our latest Newsletter for any updates.
- Mon to Sat: Noon
- Thu: 07:30 Mass
- Sat Vigil Mass (St Thomas’): 18:00 Mass
- Sun (St Thomas’): 08:00, 09:30, 11:00 & 18:00.
- Sun (St Dunstans’): 10:00
Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Sat 10:30 – 11:30 & 16.30 – 17.30
- Wed 10:30 – 11:30
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Wed: 10:30 – 11:30
- Fri: 12:30 – 13:30
- Sat: 10:30 – 11:30
