St Catherine's Church, Ventnor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Catherine's Church, Ventnor |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
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| Dedication | St Catherine |
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| Parish | Ventnor |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Catherine's Church in Ventnor is a special place of worship. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. You can find this church in the lovely town of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
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History of St Catherine's Church
Building the Church
St Catherine's Church was built a long time ago, in 1837. A talented architect named Robert Ebbels designed it. The church cost £4,655 to build. A person named John Hambrough, who lived at Steephill Castle, paid for the church.
Later Additions to the Church
More parts were added to the church later on. The chancel, which is a special area near the altar, was built in 1849. The south aisle, which is a side section of the church, was added in 1897.
Notable Burials in the Churchyard
A person named Windsor Dudley Cecil Hambrough, from Steephill, was buried in the churchyard in 1893. He was involved in a well-known historical event.
Church Community and Services
St Catherine's Church is part of a group of churches. This group includes other churches in the area.
Churches in the Group
- Old St Boniface Church, Bonchurch
- St Boniface Church, Bonchurch
- Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor
- St Catherine's Church, Ventnor
Regular Activities at St Catherine's
St Catherine's Church has many activities for the community.
- Services are held every Sunday at 10:45 AM.
- On the first Sunday of every month, there is a special "Cafe Church."
- The Hub Coffee shop is open every morning from Monday to Saturday. It's a great place to meet people.
The Church Organ
St Catherine's Church has a beautiful pipe organ. This organ was made by a famous builder named James Jepson Binns. You can find more details about this organ online.
Musicians Who Played the Organ
Many talented musicians have played the organ at St Catherine's Church.
- Michele Brock
- John Holder
- Roger Glover
