Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Glasgow facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Our Lady of Good Counsel
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Location	Dennistoun, Glasgow
Country	Scotland
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Website	Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Glasgow
History
Status	Parish church
Dedication	Our Lady of Good Counsel
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Heritage designation	Category A listed
Designated	23 September 1994
Architect(s)	Gillespie, Kidd and Coia
Groundbreaking	1964
Completed	1965
Administration
Deanery	City East
Archdiocese	Glasgow
Province	Glasgow

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church is a Roman Catholic church in Dennistoun, a part of Glasgow, Scotland. You can find it on Craigpark street. This church is a very important building. It is officially called a "Category A listed building." This means it has special historical or architectural value.

History of the Church Building

The church was built a long time ago, between 1964 and 1965. The people who designed it were a famous group of architects called Gillespie, Kidd and Coia. Their work on this church was really good. In 1966, they won two important awards for it. They received a bronze medal from the RIBA, which stands for the Royal Institute of British Architects. They also got a Civic Trust Award. These awards show that the church building was considered excellent in its design and how it fit into the community.

Church Services and Community

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church is an active Parish church. This means it serves the local community. People can attend Mass services there. On Saturdays, there is one evening Mass at 5:30 PM. On Sundays, there are two Masses, one at 11:00 AM and another at 5:30 PM. There are also weekday Masses held every morning at 10:00 AM.

More to Explore

If you want to learn more about the Catholic Church in Scotland, you can check out these topics:

• Catholic Church in Scotland
• Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow