Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Braintree facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Our Lady Queen of Peace |
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| Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Braintree | |
Image from the front of the Church
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| Country | England |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Tradition | Latin Church |
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| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Brentwood |
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Braintree, Essex, is a Catholic church where people gather for worship. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brentwood.
A Look Back in Time
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church first opened its doors in 1939. It is thought to be the very last church to open before the outbreak of the Second World War began.
The church also has a special house called a presbytery. This building was opened in 1953 and is now used as the church's main office and address.
The current priest, who leads the church community, is Father David Manson. He has been the priest here since 2016.
Who Has Led the Church?
Since Our Lady Queen of Peace Church opened in 1939, many priests have helped lead the community. There have been 11 priests in total.
Here is a list of the priests and the years they served:
- 1937 - 1965: Walter P. Walsh
- 1965 - 1968: John O'Mahoney
- 1968 - 1974: Anthony H. Mayston
- 1974 - 1977: Louis Heston
- 1977 - 1983: W. Alan Rolph
- 1983 - 1991: Joseph White
- 1991 - 1994: Leslie Knight
- 1994 - 2001: Joseph R. Farrell
- 2001 - 2009: Anthony McKentey
- 2009 - 2016: William Nix
- 2016 - Current: David Manson
