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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 England
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, which is part of Barnes, London in southwest London. The church is a place where people of the Catholic faith gather for worship.

The current parish priest is Reverend Monsignor Canon James Cronin. The church works with other local churches through a group called Churches Together in Barnes. This church is also part of the larger Archdiocese of Southwark.

History of St Osmund's Church

When the Church Was Built

The Catholic Church of St Osmund was built in 1958. This means it has been a part of the Barnes community for over 65 years.

The Architect Who Designed It

The church was designed by an architect named Ronald Hardy. Architects are people who plan and design buildings.

Church Activities and Services

Weekly Mass Schedule

Mass is a special religious service in the Catholic Church. It is held every morning at St Osmund's. There are also Mass services on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Groups for Families

A group for mothers and their toddlers meets at the church. This group gathers every Thursday morning. It is a chance for young children and their parents to meet and play.

Education at St Osmund's

St Osmund's Catholic Primary School

The church has a primary school that is connected to it. This school is called St Osmund's Catholic Primary School. It is located nearby on Church Road in Barnes. The school helps children learn and grow in a Catholic environment.

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