Welcome to the Catholic Church in Deal
You are most welcome
Mass Times
Thurs 20 Feria 12noon
Fri 21 The Presentation of the BVM 12noon
Sat 22 St Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr 5.30pm
Sun 23 SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING [C] 9am & 11am
Mon 24 St Andrew Dung-Lac & Comps, Martyrs 12noon
Tues 25 St Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr 9.30am
Rosary at Sacred Heart Chapel 11am
Wed 26 Feria No Mass today
Thurs 27 Feria No Mass today
Fri 28 Feria 12noon
Sat 29 St Cuthbert Mayne & Comps, Martyrs 5.30pm
Sun 30 1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT (A) 9am & 11am
Latest News
Pope Leo’s Prayer Intention for November
For the prevention of suicide: Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts will find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
ADVENT 2025
Advent Course: Wednesday 26th November
The first of 4 evenings of live-streamed presentations from Catholic speaker Mauro Iannicelli at the Golf Road Community Centre. The meetings will take place between 6.45pm-8:15pm. The 1st Sunday Advent Gospel is Matthew 24:37-44. You might find it helpful to read the Gospel (or even better, to read the whole chapter), prior to the presentation. All are welcome. For more information about Mauro and his ministry www.comeandsee.org
Advent Talk 2025: Tuesday 2nd December
In our Advent talk this year, Ben Bano will explore the rich heritage of Catholic Social Teaching in a fragile world, starting from Leo XIII and ‘Rerum Novarum’, to the present day. Ben will give this very topical talk and discussion at The Golf Road Community Centre on Tuesday 2 December 2025 1.30-3pm.
Dilexi te – Pope Leo XIV’s first papal document
Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Exhortation sees the love of Christ incarnated in love for the poor, in caring for the sick, opposing slavery, defending women who experience exclusion and violence, making education available to all, accompanying migrants, charitable giving, working for equality and more. For more information on Dilexi te (‘I have loved you’ from the Book of Revelation 3:9) Please click here:
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The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)
The Bill is now in the House of Lords for scrutiny. The Catholic Union has 21 suggested points ‘to put in your own words in letters to your local newspaper, or newsletters of organisations’ or to our local MP: mike.tapp.mp@parliament.uk
There is very helpful guidance on writing to a Peer on our Bishops’ website: How to write to Peers in the House of Lords – Catholic Bishops’ Conference
Mass Times
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A History Of The Church
St. Thomas of Canterbury, Deal
Contact Us
Contact details & location
Tel: 01304 367496
deal@rcaos.org.uk
Catholic Church in Deal, Kent
Please find some information about our parish. We are in the process of developing this website and more information will be added in due course.
We strive to live our Catholic faith with integrity and in an open and inclusive way.
Our patron saint – Thomas of Canterbury or Thomas Becket – is a local saint. He died a martyr in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170. Here in Deal, we want to be true to all that is good and holy and so we assure you of a warm welcome to our parish. Please do visit us.
In the meantime, we send you our warmest greetings in Christ.
Canon Brian Coyle (Parish Priest) and the Parish Community.
How to find us
Contact Us
Parish Priest: Canon Brian Coyle
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church
14 Blenheim Road
Deal
Kent CT14 7DB
deal@rcaos.org.uk
stthomasdeal.org
Tel: 01304 367496
Parish Administrator: Clare Hoile Parish Office hours: Thurs & Fri 9.30 – 12noon
Parish Safeguarding Representative 2: Frances Pond dealsg2@safeguardrcaos.org.uk
Weekend Mass Times
Saturday 5:30pm (Vigil Mass for Sunday)
Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am
Refreshments after the Sunday morning Masses are served in the Becket Centre.
Holy Days of Obligation
Masses at: 12 noon & 6:30pm
Weekday Mass Times
Please consult our weekly newsletter.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturday 4:45-5:15pm (before the Saturday Vigil Mass) or after the Weekday Masses or by appointment.