St Columba's Catholic Church, Glasgow facts for kids
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| Location | Woodside, Glasgow |
| Country | Scotland |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | [1] |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint Columba |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Category A listed |
| Designated | 6 April 1992 |
| Architect(s) | Gillespie, Kidd & Coia |
| Style | Romanesque Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1937 |
| Completed | 1941 |
| Administration | |
| Deanery | West End |
| Archdiocese | Glasgow |
| Province | Glasgow |
St Columba's Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Woodside, Glasgow, Scotland. It was finished in 1941. The famous architects Gillespie, Kidd & Coia designed this building. The church is on Hopehill Road, near Garscube Road. It is considered a very important building, listed as 'Category A'. Different groups of priests have served the church over the years. From 2005 to 2016, Dominican priests helped lead the church. Since 2016, the Holy Ghost Fathers have been serving the parish.
Contents
Building a Church: History
Starting the Project
On March 26, 1937, a priest named Father Denis Flynn asked for permission. He wanted to build a new Catholic church in Woodside, Glasgow. Soon after, the 1938 Empire Exhibition took place in Scotland. This big event had a special Catholic Pavilion.
Designing and Building
Jack Coia, a well-known architect, designed the Catholic Pavilion. He was then chosen to design St Columba's Church. However, building work had to stop for a while. This happened during the early years of World War II.
Finishing During Wartime
In 1941, permission was given for construction to start again. The church was completed during the time of the Blitz. This was when many bombs fell on the area. It was the only church finished in Glasgow during World War II. Local families helped pay for the church. Each family paid a small amount for the bricks.
Church Design: Architecture
Style and Features
The design of St Columba's Church is inspired by the Italian Romanesque style. This means it looks like old Roman buildings. It has a basilica layout, which is a common church shape. The front of the church faces west. It has a special cross-shaped window.
Materials and Art
The outside of the church is made of brick. But it is built over a strong concrete frame. It also has a unique mansard roof. Above the main door, there is a sculpture of the Paschal Lamb. Inside, the Stations of the Cross were painted by Hugh Adam Crawford. These paintings came from the Catholic Pavilion at the Empire Exhibition. In the main worship area, called the sanctuary, there is a marble screen. This screen has a carved crucifix made by Benno Schotz.
Serving the Community: Parish Life
Priests and Services
In 2005, Dominican priests began serving the St Columba's parish. They stayed until 2016. After they left, the Holy Ghost Fathers took over. They served the church until January 7, 2021. At that time, the Blessed Sacrament Fathers started looking after the parish. The Holy Ghost Fathers moved to the south side of Glasgow. They wanted to be closer to the Queen Elizabeth University Teaching Hospital. They also serve as chaplains there.
Mass Times
The church holds five Sunday Masses. These are at 4:00 PM on Saturday, and at 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 5:00 PM on Sunday. From Monday to Friday, Masses are held at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.
See also
- Archdiocese of Glasgow
