About English Martyrs · Biddulph, England
English Martyrs, Biddulph is a Catholic parish in Staffordshire, England, formed in January 2024 by the merger of three former parishes: English Martyrs (Biddulph), St Joseph’s (Goldenhill), and St Patrick’s (Packmoor). The parish now serves a combined community across three churches, three primary schools, and a neighboring secondary school. It is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham and led by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Julian Green. The parish includes the historic church at Church Road, Biddulph, originally built in 1956 and expanded in 2000, with a rich heritage tied to local parishioner Gerard Quinn senior, who buried a statue of Our Lady in hope of a future church.
- Established
- 1952
- Patron
- English Martyrs
- Rector
- Rev. Fr. Julian Green
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Birmingham
Why belong here
Join a vibrant, unified parish serving three churches and schools, rooted in a rich history and active in community life. Engage in ministries like Caritas, SVP, and Food Bank, and participate in sacraments, faith formation, and parish events. The parish offers accessible worship, including Mass in English, and welcomes all through its warm, inclusive community.
Mass times at English Martyrs
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 8.30am
History
The parish was founded in 1952 to serve expanding local estates. Mass was first celebrated in a British Legion hut, and the current church building was begun in 1955, with its first Mass on 25 March 1956. The church was originally a dual-purpose structure, later expanded in 2000 with a new sanctuary, Lady Chapel, parish centre, and sacristy, funded by selling land for sheltered housing. In January 2024, it merged with St Joseph’s (Goldenhill) and St Patrick’s (Packmoor) to form the unified parish of Our Lady of Grace, with St John’s (Kidsgrove) closing at that time.
Ministries
- Caritas
- SVP
- Food Bank
- Churches Together
- T Hall
- Dutton