St Austin's Church, Wakefield

St Austin's Church is a Roman Catholic place of worship located in Wakefield, featuring an attached parish hall and situated at Wentworth Terrace. The grounds are marked by a boundary wall, railings, and gate piers that define the entrance to the church property.

The Society of Jesus founded the church in 1827, and it officially opened to worshippers on March 4, 1828. An expansion in 1852 added new buildings and a school to serve the growing Catholic population in the area.

The church merges with English Martyrs parish in 2008 to establish St Martin de Porres parish, strengthening Catholic presence in Wakefield.

Several services take place each week, making the church accessible at different times for visitors. The location at Wentworth Terrace is walkable from central Wakefield, and the attached school facilities show this is an active community hub.

The expansion in 1852 included both a church extension and a new school construction to meet the needs of an increasing Catholic population.

Location: Wakefield

Inception: 1828

Website: http://stmartinswakefield.org

GPS coordinates: 53.68710,-1.50181

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06