About St Mary's

St Mary's Church

St. Mary's is a fairly traditional church building, founded in 1848, when Droylsden was still a village surrounded by farmland on the outskirts of Manchester. The mission church of St. John's was established in [ ] to cater for the needs of the residents of Moorside. It meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month at 3.30pm.

St. Mary's Parish is part of the Deanery of Ashton, in the Diocese of Manchester.

The Diocese of Manchester

THE DIOCESE of Manchester covers a relatively small but densely populated geographical area which consists mainly of a large part of Greater Manchester and stretches in one or two places into southern Lancashire.

The Church of England

The Church of England plays a vital role in the life of the nation, proclaiming the Christian gospel in words and actions and providing services of Christian worship and praise.

Its network of parishes cover the country, bringing a vital Christian dimension to the nation as well as strengthening community life in numerous urban, suburban and rural settings. Its cathedrals are centres of spirituality and service, and its network of chaplaincies across continental Europe meet important local needs.

The Church of England plays an active role in national life with its members involved in a wide range of public bodies. Twenty-six bishops are members of the House of Lords and are engaged in debates about legislation and national and international.