Holy Cross Church
Manchester, England
Last updated September 2026
About Holy Cross Church
St John Paul II Catholic Parish is a large and busy Roman Catholic parish in Eccles, Manchester, England, within the Diocese of Salford. The parish serves three churches: Holy Cross in Eccles, Patricroft, and St Mary's RC in Eccles. Formed on 29th November 2018 from the amalgamation of four former parishes, it encompasses Eccles, Barton Moss, Barton upon Irwell, Brookhouse, Monton, Patricroft, Peel Green, Winton and parts of Worsley. The parish is enriched by parishioners from many different cultures and backgrounds and strives to be welcoming to all. Services are usually broadcast live on the parish website, Facebook and YouTube. The parish emphasizes the importance of the Church's Sacraments, which provide spiritual graces and guidance. The community relies on volunteers for its functioning and welcomes new volunteers to become involved in parish life.
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