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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

St Aelred’s and St Mary’s Joint Christmas Lunch

By Webmaster • November 7, 2026
St Aelred’s and St Mary’s Joint Christmas Lunch – Will be on Wednesday 9th December at 12noon, £15 each and includes a 3 course meal with festive refreshments. Please sign up at the back of Church and make payment to either Rhonda or Fr Gerard, all welcome!

St Mary's SVP

By Webmaster • November 7, 2026
St Mary’s SVP - Are holding their annual collection after 10.30 Mass to support the work of St. Mary’s SVP. This is our annual appeal and donations can also be made on the Card Dona in the Narthex or by BACS to 60-60-04/C091104 SVP St Mary’s – Knaresborough/Acc. No.46076271. Please consider gift aiding your donation if you can. SVP Members will be in the Narthex after Mass to share information and answer any queries.

A day of reflection for Carers

By Webmaster • November 1, 2026
A day of reflection for Carers at St Joseph's parish hall Wetherby, 10.00am to 2.00pm on Saturday 14th November. The theme of the day is 'Awakening Peace Within: come to me and I will give you rest'. FMI carersproject@growingoldgracefully.org.uk

Religious Christmas Cards

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
Orders are being taken at the Piety shops in both churches. If you would like to buy your cards from church, please pop in to place your order.

St Roberts RC Primary School

By Webmaster • October 19, 2026
Reception 2027 Open Day If your child will be 4 years old by 31st August 2027 and you are looking for a school place, we warmly invite you to attend our Open Day on 12th November . https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002615184927?aff=od dtdtcreator

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

St Mary's fishpond

By Webmaster • November 7, 2026
Thank you to Jim O’Donnell - who has cared for the fish pond at St Mary’s for the last 10 years. We are looking for some one to take on this role for the future. If you can help please see Fr Gerard or Deacon Philip.

St Mary's School

By Webmaster • November 7, 2026
If you have a child who is due to start school in September 2027, we would love to meet you and help you get to know our school community. We are holding two open sessions for prospective families:  • Wednesday 18th November | 1.30pm to 3.00pm Please ring the school office to arrange a visit during one of these sessions on 01423 864631. If these dates are not convenient, please contact us and we will be happy to arrange a tour at a time that suits you.

Do you have a mobile phone?

By Webmaster • November 1, 2026
Do you use YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Snapchat or Facebook? THIS IS FOR YOU! Pope Leo says the world faces some very real dangers but also some amazing opportunities because of the rapidly increasing processing power of modern technology and the tiny number of unelected multi-billionaires who control the technology companies. On Tuesday 17 November at 7.00pm at St Mary’s parish hall Deacon Philip will be speaking on Pope Leo’s astonishing encyclical ‘ Magnifica Humanitas’ (Magnificent Humanity). Come and find out what the Pope thinks of Artificial Intelligence, how AI means big changes coming very soon across society, and the Pope’s plan to protect humanity.

Week of Guided Prayer

By Webmaster • October 18, 2026
To all who took part in our week of guided prayer and to our prayer guides, hosts and supporters during the week. It was a time of real blessing for us all.

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

St Aelred’s and St Mary’s Joint Christmas Lunch

By Webmaster • November 7, 2026
St Aelred’s and St Mary’s Joint Christmas Lunch – Will be on Wednesday 9th December at 12noon, £15 each and includes a 3 course meal with festive refreshments. Please sign up at the back of Church and make payment to either Rhonda or Fr Gerard, all welcome!

St Mary's SVP

By Webmaster • November 7, 2026
St Mary’s SVP - Are holding their annual collection after 10.30 Mass to support the work of St. Mary’s SVP. This is our annual appeal and donations can also be made on the Card Dona in the Narthex or by BACS to 60-60-04/C091104 SVP St Mary’s – Knaresborough/Acc. No.46076271. Please consider gift aiding your donation if you can. SVP Members will be in the Narthex after Mass to share information and answer any queries.

A day of reflection for Carers

By Webmaster • November 1, 2026
A day of reflection for Carers at St Joseph's parish hall Wetherby, 10.00am to 2.00pm on Saturday 14th November. The theme of the day is 'Awakening Peace Within: come to me and I will give you rest'. FMI carersproject@growingoldgracefully.org.uk

Religious Christmas Cards

By Webmaster • October 25, 2026
Orders are being taken at the Piety shops in both churches. If you would like to buy your cards from church, please pop in to place your order.

St Roberts RC Primary School

By Webmaster • October 19, 2026
Reception 2027 Open Day If your child will be 4 years old by 31st August 2027 and you are looking for a school place, we warmly invite you to attend our Open Day on 12th November . https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002615184927?aff=od dtdtcreator

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Important Notices

Mass Intentions

By Webmaster • November 1, 2026
Please note that when you hand in a Mass intention all dates are allocated 2 weeks in advance. Please be aware that due to the high volume of Mass requests we have received this year, the timeframe from the request to the Mass being celebrated is approximately 10 weeks. If you want a specific date you will need to hand in well in advance to avoid disappointment, if the date you request has already been taken you will be given the next available date nearest to your request. Please ensure that you put your donation inside the envelope (minimum donation £10), and the details on the outside ( in block capitals) , who the mass is for, and the date and church you would like. Thank you.

Annual Mass for our deceased relatives and friends

By Webmaster • November 1, 2026
Annual Mass for our deceased relatives and friends - Will take place on the 10th November at St Mary’s. 7pm, with refreshments by the SVP afterwards in the church hall.

November Dead list

By Anthony Evans • October 18, 2026
November Dead List Envelopes – Are available at the back of church. Please return them to church as soon as possible. Thank you.

Events

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje

By Anthony Evans • November 7, 2026
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje - with Aglow Pilgrimages · 9th – 16th June 2027. This is a land package only. It costs £450 and covers seven nights' half board at Villa Grace, a guide and transfers. You book your own flights. The recommended flights are Jet2 from Leeds Bradford to Split, and the coach transfers are timed to tie in with them. Details are on www.aglowpilgrimages.com. For questions, call JC Tours on 01886 812862, Richard on 07970 198096 or Katherine on 07974 941441

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.

Sunday Mass Livestream

ALL YOU MAGNIFICENT HUMANS - THIS IS FOR YOU

By Webmaster • November 7, 2026
Get an overview of what Pope Leo has to say about the pros and cons of the technological revolution facing every single one of us - it’s impact on the Parish, our society in this country, and across the world. Three questions: (1) who are the people pushing AI? (2) who owns it? and (3) what are their plans? If your answer to any one of these questions is ‘DON'T KNOW’, this is your chance to find out. You will almost certainly be very surprised at Pope Leo’s ideas on how we must respond to the situation. Please put it in your diary: Deacon Philip’s talk about Magnifica Humanitas, Tuesday 17th November at 7.00pm, St Mary’s Parish Hall.

Knaresborough Choral Society

By Webmaster • November 7, 2026
Knaresborough Choral Society - Are performing Karl Jenkins' The Armed Man and Faure Requiem in Holy Trinity Church on 28th November. Tickets available on the door or from Knaresborough Bookshop

Big Fat Christmas Quiz and Carols

By Webmaster • November 7, 2026
Saturday 12th December 2026, 7.00pm (St Mary’s Church Hall), Tickets £10 per person, Licenced Bar / Quiz / Music / Raffle / Supper / Sing along, All funds raised in aid of fixing the Church Roof. Contact Jeff on 07811356525 for tickets.

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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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OUR LADY OF THE CRAG