Sacred Heart Church, North Gosforth facts for kids
The Sacred Heart Church is a special Catholic church located in North Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, in England. It's part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, which is a big group of Catholic churches in the area. You can find this church between the village of Wideopen to the north and Gosforth Park to the south. In 2006, the church was made a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected. The church is also well-known for its amazing stained glass windows, which were designed by artists from a group called the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, especially Sir Edward Burne-Jones.
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 Sacred Heart Church
Location in Tyne and Wear
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| 55°02′27″N 1°37′15″W / 55.0407°N 1.6209°W | |
| OS grid reference | NZ2432271866 |
| Location | North Gosforth |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://www.sacredheartng.org.uk/ |
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| Former name(s) | Anglican church of St Mary |
| Dedicated | 24 June 1912 |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 18 October 2006 |
| Style | Early English Gothic |
| Completed | 1860s |
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| Parish | Sacred Heart Parish, North Gosforth |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle |
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History of the Church
The Sacred Heart Church has an interesting past, starting as one type of church and then becoming another.
St Mary's Church
This building was first built in the 1860s. It was originally an Anglican church, which is a different branch of Christianity. A person named Thomas Eustace Smith built it and gave it away. He named it St Mary's. Over time, people in the area started going to another church, St Columba's in Seaton Burn, because it was closer to where most of them lived. Because of this, St Mary's Church was used less and eventually closed down.
Sacred Heart Church
In 1911, Bishop Richard Collins, who was the leader of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, bought the church building. He then gave it to the Diocese for Catholic worship. The very first Catholic Mass (a special church service) was held there by the Bishop on January 28, 1912. The church was officially dedicated and given its new name, the Sacred Heart, on June 24, 1912. Since then, many priests have served the community at Sacred Heart Church. The current priest is Father Michael Weymes.
Church Design and Art
The church was built in the 1860s and shows a style called Early English Gothic. This style is known for its tall, pointed arches and large windows. Even though many Gothic buildings use stone, much of this church is made from brick. We don't know for sure who the architect (the person who designed it) was. However, because it looks similar to another church called Baldersby St James in North Yorkshire, some people think it might have been designed by William Butterfield or one of his students.
Beautiful Stained Glass Windows
One of the most special things about the Sacred Heart Church is its amazing stained glass windows. These windows feature designs created by famous artists from the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. This group of artists included Edward Burne-Jones, Ford Madox Brown, and William Morris. Their beautiful designs make the church's windows truly unique and a joy to see.
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