St Ethelbert's Church, Ramsgate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Ethelbert's Church |
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| The Catholic Church of Ss Ethelbert & Gertrude | |
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 St Ethelbert's Church
Location in Kent
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| 51°20′23″N 1°25′29″E / 51.3396°N 1.4248°E | |
| Location | Ramsgate, Kent |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://www.saintethelberts.com/ |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Gothic architecture |
| Years built | 1901 - 1902 |
| Groundbreaking | June 1901 |
| Completed | 17 August 1902 |
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| Length | 80 feet (24 m) |
| Width | 30 feet (9.1 m) |
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| Parish | Ramsgate and Minster |
| Deanery | Thanet |
| Archdiocese | Southwark |
St Ethelbert's Church is a Roman Catholic church located on Hereson Road in Ramsgate, Kent, England. It is dedicated to Saints Ethelbert and Gertrude. The church was designed by Peter Paul Pugin and built by W. W. Martin and Sons of Ramsgate. It serves as the main Catholic parish church for the area.
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Building the Church
The construction of St Ethelbert's Church was made possible by the generous financial support of Frances Elizabeth Ellis (1846-1930). She used her family inheritance to help build many churches, hospitals, and homes for children and the sick.
Key Dates in Construction
The first stone of the church was laid in June 1901. The building was finished just over a year later, on 17 August 1902. Joseph Power, who was a Benedictine monk (OSB), became the church's first priest.
Changes to the Presbytery
The presbytery, which is the house where the priests live, was older than the church itself. It was later taken down and rebuilt by an architect named Robin Carter, who was also a member of the church.
Parish Life and Monks
In the late 2000s, several Catholic parishes in the Thanet area joined together. In February 2009, this new combined area was named the Parish of Ramsgate and Minster. St Ethelbert's Church became the main church for this larger parish.
Benedictine Monks Leave Ramsgate
In 2010, the Benedictine Monks from St Augustine’s Abbey decided to move from their monastery in Ramsgate. The church they had used was then given a special name: the Shrine of St Augustine. This shrine is very important because of its founder and designer, Augustus Pugin.
Past and Present Rectors
Fr Marcus Holden was the first Rector of the Shrine of St Augustine. He also served as the Parish Priest from 2010 to 2018. The current Rector of the shrine and Parish Priest is Fr Christopher Basden.
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