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 | Broad Church |
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| Dedication | St Catherine |
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| Parish | Ventnor |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Catherine's, Ventnor is a special parish church in the Church of England. It is located in the lovely town of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. This historic building is a place where people gather for church services and community events.
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History of St Catherine's Church
The church was first built in 1837. A clever architect named Robert Ebbels designed it. The building cost £4,655 to construct. This money was given by John Hambrough, who lived at Steephill Castle.
Later, more parts were added to the church. The chancel, which is the area around the altar, was built in 1849. The south aisle, a side section of the church, was added in 1897.
A person named Windsor Dudley Cecil Hambrough, also from Steephill, was buried in the churchyard in 1893.
Parish Life and Services
St Catherine's Church is part of a group of churches in the area. This group works together to serve the local community. Being a "parish church" means it serves a specific local area.
Churches in the Group
The churches in this group include:
- Old St Boniface Church, Bonchurch
- St Boniface Church, Bonchurch
- Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor
- St Catherine's Church, Ventnor
Community Activities
St Catherine's Church offers several activities for everyone:
- Services are held every Sunday at 10:45 AM.
- On the first Sunday of each month, there is a special "Cafe Church" service.
- 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 type of organ uses air flowing through pipes to make music. It was made by a company called James Jepson Binns.
Learning About the Organ
You can find out more details about this specific organ. Information is available on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
Musicians at St Catherine's
Many talented musicians have played the organ at the church. Some of them include:
- Michele Brock
- John Holder
- Roger Glover
