St Francis' Church, Chester, Roman Catholic church in Chester, England.
St Francis' Church is a Catholic church in Chester featuring red sandstone walls and grey and purple slate roofs that give it a solid, traditional appearance. A west gallery houses an organ built in 1893, and the interior includes chapels and confessionals set within the thick walls.
Construction of this building extended from 1862 to 1875, beginning with designs by Benjamin Bucknell. The project was completed under architect James O'Byrne's direction.
The church is named after Saint Francis and reflects his connection to Chester's Catholic community. The interior shows reverence through carefully arranged spaces that invite visitors to pray and reflect.
The building sits on Grosvenor Street and is easily walkable from Chester's town center. Since this is an active parish, visiting hours follow the schedule of services and local events.
The narthex porch at the west entrance displays a five-light window and geometric side windows that frame a central niche holding a statue of Saint Francis. This carefully designed entry creates an immediate focus on the saint that greets visitors upon arrival.
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
Inception: April 29, 1875
Website: http://stfrancischester.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.18770,-2.89260
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05
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