St Edmund of Canterbury, Whitton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Edmund of Canterbury, Whitton |
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| Roman Catholic Church of St Edmund of Canterbury, Whitton Parish, Twickenham | |
| Location | St Edmund's Lane, 213 Nelson Road, Whitton TW2 7BB |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/whitton |
| History | |
| Founded | 1934 (parish); 1935 (original church) |
| Founder(s) | The Edmundite Fathers (Society of Saint Edmund) |
| Dedication | St Edmund of Canterbury (1175–1240) |
| Consecrated | 19 September 1972 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | F. X. Velarde; completed by Richard O'Mahony for the F. X. Velarde Partnership |
| Years built | 1961-63 |
| Groundbreaking | 19 May 1962 (foundation stone) |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Reinforced concrete frame beneath an exterior of light golden rustic bricks |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Whitton |
| Deanery | Upper Thames |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster |
The Catholic Church of St Edmund of Canterbury is a Catholic church located in Whitton, London. It is part of the Diocese of Westminster. The church is named after Edmund Rich, who was an important Archbishop of Canterbury in the 13th century.
This church was started by a group called the Edmundite Fathers. They bought land in 1934 and turned some buildings into a chapel. A new church was built in 1937. Sadly, this first church was destroyed by German bombs during the Blitz in 1940. The church you see today was finished in 1963.
In 1988, the Edmundite Fathers moved back to the United States. Since then, local priests have led the church.
The Church Building
The church building was constructed between 1961 and 1963. It was designed by an architect named F. X. Velarde. Another architect, Richard O'Mahony, helped finish the project.
The church has a special cabinet called an aumbry. This cabinet holds holy oils. It was designed by David John.
Church Services
Mass is a special church service. It is held every morning at St Edmund of Canterbury. There are also services on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Staying Connected
The church publishes a weekly newsletter. It is called St Edmund's Chronicle. This newsletter shares news and updates with the church community.
