HomeSt. Francis de Sales is a Catholic parish located in Yoxall, England. Founded in 1794/1795 by Charles Talbot, the Earl of Shrewsbury, it holds the distinction of being the first post-Reformation public chapel in East Staffordshire. The church, originally built as a mission when Catholic worship was still restricted, was expanded in the 1840s and features a cruciform layout designed with contributions from the architect A.W.N. Pugin. Celebrating 225 years of mission in 2019, St. Francis de Sales is named after the 16th-century saint renowned for his teachings on true devotion. For more information about its ministries and community programs, contact the parish directly.
