The Church of Holy Rood is part of the Parish of North Hinskey in Oxford and is situated near Folly Bridge on the Abingdon Road, not far from the centre of Oxford.

Led by Parish Priest Father Paul King, our welcoming congregation reflects the variety of nationalities that can be found in Oxford and the surrounding areas. We also have close links with our three sister Churches across Oxford – Our Lady of the Rosary, Botley, and the Chapels of the Good Shepherd, Kennington, and St Thomas More, Boars Hill.

It is ideally situated for Catholic guests staying at the Four Pillars Hotel. It also hosts a Mass on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons for the Portugese speaking community in Oxford.

Whether you are new to the parish or an existing church member, please explore our website to join in our faith celebration and to find out how you can get the most out of your Parish and Church community.

Our Church

Here you can learn more about the History of the Holy Rood Church and browse the Church’s picture gallery. If you are new to the parish or a visitor to the area and need to find us, click here for a location map.

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Our Welcoming Community

Visit this section of the site to access the latest Newsletters, find key contacts in the Parish Directory, read about forthcoming social activities and Church Groups, and our Youth group. For visitors or new parishioners, you can find out how to Join the Parish and the Welcome Group support services available.

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Our Faith and Worship

Here you can find out about the Roman Catholic faith and the worship activities that we as a Parish collectively celebrate within the North Hinksey community. Our Mass Times are displayed here along with Sunday Readings, Daily Prayers, and information about our comprehensive Learning Programmes.

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General Notices

In Our Prayers

Praise and Prayer Evenings

Praise and Prayer Evenings are held on the third Monday of the month at Holy rood at 7.30pm, the next one being on Monday 21st November. Further information from the Parish Office.