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Catholic Church of St Osmund, Barnes
51°28′49.7″N 0°14′15.3″W / 51.480472°N 0.237583°W / 51.480472; -0.237583
Location 79 Castelnau, Barnes, London SW13 9RT
Country United Kingdom
Denomination Roman Catholic
Architecture
Architect(s) Ronald Hardy
Years built 1958
Specifications
Materials Brick
Administration
Parish Barnes
Deanery Mortlake
Diocese Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark
Province Southwark

The Catholic Church of St Osmund, Barnes is a Roman Catholic church. It is located in Castelnau, a part of Barnes, London in southwest London. This church is a place where people of the Catholic faith gather for worship and community events.

The church is led by its parish priest, Reverend Monsignor Canon James Cronin. It works with other local churches as part of Churches Together in Barnes. The church is also part of the larger Archdiocese of Southwark.

What is the History of St Osmund's Church?

The Catholic Church of St Osmund was built in 1958. The person who designed this church was an architect named Ronald Hardy. It was constructed using brick, which is a common building material.

What Activities Happen at the Church?

The church holds Mass every morning. Mass is the main worship service for Catholics. There are also Mass services on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Besides religious services, the church hosts community groups. For example, a mother and toddler group meets every Thursday morning. This group is active during school term times. It provides a place for young children and their parents to connect.

Does the Church Have a School?

Yes, the church is connected to a nearby primary school. This school is called St Osmund's Catholic Primary School. It is located on Church Road in Barnes. The school helps provide education for children in the local area. Find out more about the school here.

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