Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Liverpool facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Our Lady of the Annunciation Church |
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| Our Lady of the Annunciation Bishop Eton | |
| Bishop Eton Monastery | |
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| 53°23′20″N 2°53′42″W / 53.389°N 2.895°W | |
| Location | Childwall, Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 10 June 1851 |
| Founder(s) | Redemptorists |
| Dedication | Saint Mary |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Designated | 12 July 1966 |
| Architect(s) | E. W. Pugin |
| Groundbreaking | 1857 |
| Completed | 1858 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Our Lady of the Annunciation |
| Deanery | Liverpool |
| Archdiocese | Liverpool |
Our Lady of the Annunciation Church is a Catholic church located next to Bishop Eton Monastery in Childwall, Liverpool. It was built between 1857 and 1858 by a group called the Redemptorists. The church was designed by a famous architect named E. W. Pugin. You can find it on Woolton Road, across from the Hope Park campus of Liverpool Hope University. It is also near Our Lady's Bishop Eton Primary School. This church is considered a very important building and is listed as a Grade II* listed building.
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History of the Church
How it Started
The building that is now Bishop Eton Monastery was first built in 1776. Its owner, Hezekiah Kirkpatrick, wanted it to be a school. He hoped it would be as good as the famous Eton College. After the school closed, the building became a private home.
In 1843, two Catholic priests, who were also cousins, bought the building. Their names were James Sharples and George Brown. Sharples later became a bishop for the Lancashire area. Brown became the first Catholic Bishop of Liverpool. Because they were both bishops, the building was called Bishops' Eton. They built a small chapel next to the main building. This chapel was designed by Augustus Pugin.
In 1851, after Bishop Sharples passed away, the Redemptorists bought the house. It then became a community for Redemptorist priests, known as Bishop Eton Monastery.
Building the Church
In 1857, the Redemptorists decided to replace the old chapel with a new, bigger church. This new church, Our Lady of the Annunciation, was built from 1857 to 1858. It was designed by E. W. Pugin, who was Augustus Pugin's son.
More parts were added to the church in 1865 and 1866. A special high altar and a tabernacle were put in. Both of these were designed by John Francis Bentley. He also designed the pulpit (where sermons are given) and a beautiful triptych (a three-part artwork), which was added in 1889. The colorful stained glass in the west window was created by Charles Eamer Kempe. Another stained glass window, showing Our Lady of the Annunciation, was made by Hardman & Co..
Later Changes
In 1961, Our Lady of the Annunciation Church became a parish church. This means it serves the local community. In 1973, a fire damaged part of the church. In 2011, the Redemptorists were also asked to help with the nearby parish of St Mary's Church, Woolton. They continue to serve both churches today.
Parish Life
Since the Redemptorists at Bishop Eton serve both Our Lady of the Annunciation Church and St Mary's Church, Woolton, their Sunday services are held at different times. This allows people to attend either church.
Sunday services at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church are at 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 6:00 PM. At St Mary's Church, Woolton, the Sunday service is at 11:00 AM, with a Saturday evening service (Vigil Mass) at 5:30 PM.
The church parish also has a close connection with Our Lady's Bishop Eton Primary School, which is nearby.
Exterior and Grounds
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Bishop Eton Monastery
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Entrance to the church
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The church and its war memorial
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