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York Oratory

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Catholic church Church Place of worship Shrine Chapel

One of the Top rated Historical landmarks in York


Address

Duncombe Pl, York YO1 7EF, United Kingdom

Website

www.yorkoratory.com

Contact

+44 1904 624767

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (213 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Matthew A. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church. Mass was very beautiful and conducted with respect. Pamphlets are at the entrance to guide the congregation through the mass. Small giftshop at the entrance. Stained glass windows are pretty. Pews are wooden and old, a little rough on the knees. Confession is 30 minutes before each mass and the priest stays a little after the procession.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very Spirit filled church. On weekdays there's Eucharistic adoration from 1130am. Those touched by the Lord can go for the Sacrament of reconciliation. Daily mass is at 1210pm. Fr Richards gives good homilies
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dimple E. 2 years ago on Google
    We always visit St Wilfrid's, York every Sunday from 2018 till date (2022). There are 2 Masses offered on Sunday. 10.30 am (English) and 12pm (Sung Latin). One of the many beautiful churches in York with choir singing hyms beautifully. It is a must visit if you are in York.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alice O. 7 months ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning inside, thank you for being open
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zehra N. 5 years ago on Google
    I haven't seen any of church in my life. That is a huge and inspiring people heart
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda R. 1 year ago on Google
    What a gorgeous church and beautiful mass! Father Richard’s homily was so thoughtful and full of truth. We were just here on holiday, but how lucky the people of York are to have a place like this in their city! Highly recommend attending a service here at least once.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kath W. 6 months ago on Google
    Traditional mass, with beautiful singing and Latin, lots of incense. Delightful change to normal mass but didn’t like the fact that the celebrants faced away from the body of the church for most of the mass.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debbie J. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful Catholic church in the centre of York situated near the Minster. My son got married here and we had a really lovely service, use of the upstairs room for a small reception and photos in the garden. Father Daniel was very kind and understanding as they were both a bit nervous. Thank you it was appreciated.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danae B. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited as a bell ringer and was warmly welcomed. If you're in the area at 7pm on a Thursday evening do stop and listen to the bell practice. A wonderful English sound

  • 5/5 Steven S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very peaceful church and some stunning architecture. Lovely head of church.and it's also steeped in history.

  • 5/5 Yee 1 year ago on Google
    Such a beautiful little oratory

  • 5/5 Margaret Brenda Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful church. Lovely Mass which took me back to my childhood. Would recommend a visit

  • 1/5 Nicola K. 9 months ago on Google
    Went to Confession and found the Priest really very rude indeed. Have never experienced this from a Priest hearing Confession at any other Catholic Church have been to. Won't be going back there again as it was a really horrible experience for me.

  • 5/5 Annamaria H. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful peaceful church in the centre of york. So friendly. I wasn't there very long but met some lovely people

  • 5/5 Matthew S. 10 months ago on Google
    I always enjoy the Mass here. The Oratory has a sense of beauty and the supernatural that is lacking in so many Catholic communities today

  • 5/5 S M. 8 months ago on Google
    Can't recommend attending a sung Latin mass on a Sunday enough. Real beauty.

  • 5/5 Timothy P. 4 months ago on Google
    This is a wonderful church, and Father Daniel is a wonderful Priest. My wife and I were married here in July 2023, and we could not have wished for a better service.

  • 4/5 H C. 1 year ago on Google
    Spiritual clergy dedicated services. Beautiful church but to show at its best needs some funding for essential renovations

  • 5/5 chidiebere uzoamaka o. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place for the gathering of the catholic faithfuls. Got married in this church so its a dear one to heart😍

  • 5/5 martin c. 7 months ago on Google
    I enter Wednesday the 13th September to a lovely welcome from a Lady in the front porch area. Silent Prayer first which was very powerful for me. Confessions until 12md if you wanted. Then the meaningful and powerful Service at 12.10pm. I got a lot from it. 🙏

  • 5/5 Bgtmary 2 years ago on Google
    York is a beautiful walled city. Well worth a visit.


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