Welcome to the Catholic Church in Deal
You are most welcome
Mass Times
Fri 31 St Ignatius of Loyola No Mass today
Sat 1 Aug St Alphonsus Liguori 5.30pm
Sun 2 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) 9am & 11am
Mon 3 Feria 9.30am
Tues 4 St John Vianney 9.30am
Rosary at Sacred Heart Chapel 11am
Wed 5 Dedication St Mary Major No Mass today
Thurs 6 The Transfiguration 12noon
Fri 7 St Sixtus II, Pope & Companions, Martyrs 12noon
Sat 8 Aug St Dominic 5.30pm
(Anniversary of the dedication of our church in 1928)
Sun 9 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) 9am & 11am
Latest News
Pope Leo’s Prayer Intention for August 2026:
For evangelisation in the city: let us pray that by finding new ways to proclaim the Gospel in large cities, which are often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we may discover creative ways to build community.
Social Media for the parish: Instagram
Please follow us on our new Instagram account: www.instagram.com/st.thomasdeal where we will share parish events, prayers and reflections to celebrate the life and work of our parish.
Pastoral message from Archbishop John Wilson, Archbishop of Southwark
Pastoral Message on the Dignity of Every Person: There is no Place for Racism. Copies are available in the porch at church and via this link: There-is-no-Place-for-Racism-A-Pastoral-Message-on-the-Dignity-of-Every-Person.pdf
Re-introduction of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Lauren Edwards, the MP for Rochester and Strood, has announced that she will re-introduce the Bill from the last Parliamentary Session. Archbishop John Sherrington, Archbishop of Liverpool and Lead Bishop on Life Issues, has issued a statement. It can be found at: News – Catholic Bishops’ Conference
Our Church
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 1: Peter Sykes dealsg1@safeguardrcaos.org.uk
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.