St Bede's R C Church

Catholic
Congregation: 400 adults (150 under 18)

The Church was financed by Frances Ellis who also donated her former home, Hyde House, which became the white presbytery next door. In 2006 we were able to renew and rewire the whole physical plant and celebrated our 100th anniversary in a happy ceremony presided over by Archbishop Kevin McDonald. Today we are a multiethnic community of more than 50 national origins. We often say that we come from every continent of the world except Antarctica! Our patron, St Bede the Venerable, is the only English doctor of the church. We welcome you most heartily to come and experience our worship and fraternity.

Venue Location

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St Bede's R C Church
58 Thornton Road
Clapham
London
SW12 0LF

Contacts & Social Media

58 Thornton Road
London
SW12 0LF
020 8674 3704

Travel & Parking:

Street parking - free on weekends; free after 12 noon on weekdays. Nearest Rail: Streatham Hill or Balham (Southern Trains) Nearest Tube: Clapham South or Balham (Northern Line); Served by the following bus routes: 50, 255 (57, 59, 137, 355 & 417 all stop within 10-15 min walk);

Accessibility:

Languages:
English
Facilities:
Accessible worship area, Hearing loop, Wheelchair available

Worship & Services

Sycamore Course - 10th April - 29th May 2026

Quiet Mass
Sunday, 08:00
Sung Latin Mass (1962)
Sunday, 11:00
Family Mass (Sung)
Sunday, 09:30
Evening Mass
Sunday, 18:00
No Evening Masses on Christmas Day. Easter Sunday, this Mass is a combination of Spanish & English
All Night Vigil
Friday, 22:00
Every First Friday Following the last Mass on Maundy Thursday
Misa en Espanol
Saturday, 19:30
Hymns & Songs:
Hymns Old & New, Liber Usualis
Main Bible:
New Revised Standard Version

Affiliations

Roman Catholic Diocese of Southwark, Latin Mass Society

Outreach, Activities & Ministries

Local Outreach & Community Activities
Social Club; Union of Catholic Mothers
Other Activities & Ministries
RCIA Programme - Wednesdays 7 pm (October to Easter)
Special Sundays (once a month). Shared lunch, lecture for the adults, catechesis for the children, Apologetics for the teens
Catholic Film Night (first Saturday of the month 7 - 10.30 pm)
Union of Catholic Mothers (last Thursday of the month)
Whole Parish Catechesis (periodically)

Youth & Young People

Under 18s
0-18
Altar servers
Children's Choir
Sodality of Our Lady
Faith & Fun
Catechesis during the Special Sunday meetings
18-30s
18-30
Evangelium Conference (August),