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Welcome


Hello and Welcome!

Thank you for visiting the parish website of St Thomas More Catholic Church, Towcester. We hope that this will provide the information you require, or at least a doorway into the Parish and its life!

Our parish lies within the Diocese of Northampton and consists of the growing town of Towcester together with many surrounding villages.

We look forward to welcoming you in person at Mass. However, if you are unable to attend in person, we can spiritually hold one another in prayer as members of God’s family. We hold in prayer all who are sick, or are in need at this time, or who have died. Please do not be afraid to make contact.

Our Priest

On 7 September 2026 we welcomed Fr Jude Okelue to St Thomas More in Towcester.  Fr Jude joined us from St Augustine's in Heelands in Milton Keynes, where he had served from October 2025. Before serving in Milton Keynes, Fr Jude was assistant priest at the Parish of Holy Redeemer in Slough.

Ad multos annos!

A Brief History of Our Parish

 

2021-25

2021-2025 Parish part of Cathedral Hub

In 2021 the parish becomes part of the Cathedral Hub. This arrangement lasts until 2025 when the parish becomes independent of the Cathedral.

21st Century

2002-2022 Parish Linked to East Hunsbury

In 2000 the parish priest is given responsibility fot the parish of SS Francis and Therese in East Hunsbury. This arrangement lasts until 2021

1992

1992 Church in Weedon closed

The Weedon church closes and the parish is henceforth known as the parish of St Thomas More, Towcester.

1976

1976 Church in Meeting Lane Purchased

The Diocese purchases a chapel in Meeting Lane and converts it for Catholic use. It is dedicated to St Thomas More. The parish priest moves to Towcester from Weedon

1954

1954 Towcester becomes part of the Weedon Parish

The parish of Our Lady of Victories is established in Weedon. Towcester is included in this parish with Fr Alfred Bull as parish priest.

1949 Church opens in Towcester

A Catholic church (St George’s) opens in a Nissen hut on Watling St.. Towcester is served by priests from Northampton and Buckingham.

1949

1800's

1851 Catholic Mass celebrated in Weedon

The chapel of Our Lady of Victories opens in Weedon, serving Catholics in the Towcester area.

FAQ

Our priest has office times everyday at 14:00 in the Parish Office

Under Construction

Visit our Projects page or contact any of the group leaders or our priest to get more information.

Please contact our priest or any of the group leaders.
Information is available at the entrance of our church, or our homepage

As Catholics, we joyfully welcome people of all faiths and backgrounds to attend our liturgy and participate in our worship, but there are a few guidelines that might be helpful for a visitor to be conscious of.

Please Contact our Priest if you have any questions about it.