We are St John Paul II Catholic Parish in Eccles, Manchester, UK, in the Diocese of Salford, serving the churches of Holy Cross, Patricroft and St Mary's RC, Eccles. Our Parish Priest is Fr Martin Collins, who has been with us since 2015. Please look through these pages to discover more about who we are, where we've come from and what we stand for - or, better still, come along and join us at any of our Masses or other Services which you will find detailed in the parish Newsletter or on the noticeboards outside and inside the main door of each church. We are a large and busy parish, and as a community we are greatly enriched by the presence and active involvement of parishioners from many different cultures and backgrounds. We strive to be welcoming to all. If you are new to the country, new to the area or simply curious about what our worship entails, please join us and perhaps spend a few moments introducing yourself to one of our stewards at the church door, or to Fr Martin after Mass. We will try to answer any questions you may have, and will be happy to discuss with you the varied ways you can become involved if you wish.