Newcomers to the parish

A warm welcome to St Theodore’s Catholic Church, Cranbrook.

We are the Catholic parish serving Cranbrook, Benenden, Staplehurst and the surrounding villages. If you are new to the parish, newly moved to the area, visiting family, on holiday, returning to the practice of the faith, or enquiring about the Catholic Church, you are most welcome among us.

Coming to Mass

Holy Mass is celebrated at St Theodore’s, Cranbrook, and also at the Chapel of Our Lady and St Joseph, Benenden.

Please see the Mass Times page and the Church Calendar page before travelling, as times may change on Holy Days, feast days, and for particular parish occasions.

If you are visiting for the first time

Please feel free to introduce yourself after Mass. Fr Barry and parishioners will be glad to welcome you.

If you are unsure where to go, or if you have any questions about the parish, please simply ask.

If you are new to the parish

If you have recently moved into Cranbrook, Benenden, Staplehurst or a neighbouring village and would like to make this your parish church, please get in touch.

We will be pleased to help with:

• Settling into parish life
• Mass and confession times
• Baptism and other sacramental enquiries
• Children’s sacramental preparation
• Pastoral support in sickness or difficulty
• Information about parish groups and parish activities

Sacraments

If you would like information about Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, or becoming a Catholic, please contact the parish.

You may also find helpful information in the Sacraments section of this website.

Parish news and notices

Please visit the Newsletter page for current parish notices, announcements, and updates during the week. This is the best place to check the latest information.

Contact details

St Theodore Catholic Church
High Street
Cranbrook
Kent TN17 3DT

Telephone: 01580 713364
Email: barrygrant@rcaos.org.uk

If you are not sure whom to contact, please use the parish contact page and your enquiry will be directed appropriately.

Visitors and enquirers

Visitors are always welcome at Mass and parish events.

If you would like to speak with Fr Barry about the Catholic faith, prayer, or becoming a Catholic, please do not hesitate to make contact.

If you want, I can also produce a shorter version for the top of the page (with the full text below), so the page opens with a concise welcome and the key practical details.