St Mary at the Elms
Ipswich
St Mary at the Elms is a parish church in the heart of Ipswich with a thriving congregation. Our long tradition of Anglo-Catholic worship and teaching attracts people of all ages from a wide area and from many different backgrounds. We aspire to make all visitors welcome.
Priest in Charge: Fr Stephen Raine
Churchwardens: Mr Roger Ellesmere
Mr Hugh Pierce
Assistant Priests: Fr Paul Hamlet
Fr John Burrows
Fr David Skeoch
Fr Timothy Van Carrapiett
The church is affiliated to Forward in Faith.
The PCC has passed resolutions A, B and C. A male celebrant at Mass and Catholic Sacraments are guaranteed.
St Mary Elms is part of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, and is under the care of the Bishop of Richborough.
At 8.30 am on Saturday 25th July a serious fire broke out in the Walsingham Chapel at the base of the tower. The contents of the chapel and the first floor of the tower have been lost and the nave has suffered smoke and heat damage. Structurally the tower is sound, but two floors will have to be rebuilt.
Many members of the congregation and passing visitors have helped to bring the nave and chancel back into order and services are now being held in the church. However, until the tower has been boarded up, the church will remain locked when not in use.
