Saint Thomas'

Saint Thomas' is a Gothic Revival church building in Saint Helier, Jersey, constructed from Brittany granite with a distinctive tall tower topped by an open-work spire. The interior features a nave divided by a series of arches, with smaller chapels set between them and supported by stone piers.

This building opened in 1887 after French Oblates of Mary Immaculate received permission to construct a new place of worship for Catholics on Jersey. The completion marked the establishment of a permanent Catholic presence on the island.

The interior shows striking frescoes of Saint Michael and angels that catch the eye as you look up toward the nave, while a large rose window brings colored light into the space.

The building is easy to locate thanks to its prominent tower visible from many points across Saint Helier. Regular services take place in multiple languages to serve the diverse communities who worship here.

The interior arrangement divides the space into seven connected sections created by arches and clustered stone piers, a design choice that shapes how light and sound move through the worship space. This configuration gives the church an unusual rhythm that differs from more traditional single-nave layouts.

Location: Saint Helier

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://catholicchurch.org.je/churches/st-thomas

GPS coordinates: 49.18880,-2.10560

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47