Our Lady of the Angels and St Peter in Chains Church, Stoke-on-Trent facts for kids
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| 53°00′29″N 2°11′22″W / 53.0081°N 2.1895°W | |
| OS grid reference | SJ8738345664 |
| Location | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | OurLadyandStPeterStoke.org.uk |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Our Lady of the Angels Saint Peter in Chains |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Designated | 15 March 1993 |
| Architect(s) | Charles Hansom |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1856 |
| Completed | 1857 |
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| Deanery | North Staffordshire |
| Archdiocese | Birmingham |
| Province | Birmingham |
Our Lady of the Angels and St Peter in Chains Church is a Roman Catholic church in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. People also call it Our Lady and St Peter's Chains Church. It was built in 1857 and designed by Charles Hansom. This church is on Hartshill Road, near the city center. It started as a church with a home for Dominican nuns next to it. Today, it is a special building listed as Grade II.
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History of the Church
Early Beginnings
In 1838, a Roman Catholic group from Longton started a mission in Stoke. A few years later, in 1841, they built a small chapel. This chapel was named St Peter's Chains and was located on Back Glebe Street. By 1850, the chapel had its own priest.
In 1851, a group of Dominican nuns moved to Longton. Their lease there ended in 1854. So, they moved to the spot where the church stands today.
Building the Church
Building work for the new church began in 1856. A convent, which is a home for the Dominican nuns, was also built next to it. To help pay for the new buildings, the old chapel was sold.
In 1857, the new church officially opened. It was given the name Our Lady of the Angels and St Peter in Chains. The nuns' convent also opened a school for girls on the same site. From 1864 to 1865, the building next to the church got bigger. It was expanded to include a boarding school and a home for people who were very ill. In 1866, the convent became known as a priory.
Later Additions
Between 1884 and 1885, a new chancel was added to the church. A chancel is the part of the church where the altar is. The architect for this addition was A.E. Purdie. He also designed other famous buildings like Kilworth House.
Rev Dr James Northcote was the priest for this church for many years. He served from 1857 to 1860 and then again from 1881 until he passed away in 1907. In 1865, he gave the church a set of Stations of the Cross. These beautiful artworks came all the way from Belgium. In 1905, a large organ was put into the church. This was to celebrate Northcote's 50th year as a priest.
Church Services
The church holds services, called Mass, at these times:
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM
- Wednesday: 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM
- Friday: 9:30 AM
- Saturday: 5:45 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM
See also
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham
