Corpus Christi Priory facts for kids
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Corpus Christi Priory was a special kind of Roman Catholic church building in Manchester, England. It was home to a group of Premonstratensian priests, also known as Norbertines. A priory is like a monastery, where religious people live and pray together.
History of Corpus Christi Church
The Norbertine priests first arrived in Manchester in 1889. They came from the Abbey of Tongerlo in Belgium. They decided to build a church in the Miles Platting area of Manchester. This church was called Corpus Christi Basilica.
The first stone for the church was laid on July 14, 1906. Bishop Louis Charles Casartelli helped with this important event. The church was designed by an architect named William Telford Gunson. It officially opened its doors on November 5, 1907. Later, this beautiful church was given a special status as a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
In 2004, Corpus Christi became an independent part of the Premonstratensian order. The Norbertine priests continued to serve the church until 2007. Sadly, the church had to close because it cost too much money to fix and keep up. The very last Mass, which is a church service, was held on April 27, 2007. The priests who lived there moved first to St Chad's, Cheetham Hill. Then, in 2008, they moved to Our Lady Immaculate Church in Chelmsford, Essex.
See also
- Listed buildings in Manchester-M40
