St Hugh's Church, Lincoln facts for kids

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St Hugh of Lincoln Church
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OS grid reference	SK9784071388
Location	Lincoln
Country	United Kingdom
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Website	StHughsLincoln.org.uk
History
Status	Active
Dedication	Hugh of Lincoln
Architecture
Functional status	Parish church
Heritage designation	Grade II listed
Designated	8 July 1991
Architect(s)	Albert Vicars
Style	Gothic Revival
Groundbreaking	17 November 1892
Completed	19 December 1893
Construction cost	£7,300
Administration
Deanery	Lincoln
Diocese	Nottingham
Province	Westminster

St Hugh's Church, also known as St Hugh of Lincoln Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Lincoln, England. It's a special kind of church called a Parish church. It was built a long time ago, between 1892 and 1893. You can find it in the middle of Lincoln, at the corner of Monks Road and Friars Lane. A person named Albert Vicars designed it. It's also a "Grade II listed building," which means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.

History of St Hugh's Church

How the Church Started

Before St Hugh's Church, there was a smaller Roman Catholic chapel in Lincoln. This chapel had been there since 1799. It was located where Broadgate and Silver Street meet today.

In 1870, a man named Thomas Young wanted to build a new church. He had helped build other Catholic churches in Lincolnshire. His plans for a new church in Lincoln didn't work out.

Then, in 1886, the mayor of Lincoln, Francis Clarke, offered £7,000. This money was meant to build a new church in the same spot. He hired Albert Vicars to design it. Albert Vicars had designed other important churches. Francis Clarke passed away in 1888. His family then gave £3,500 from his estate for the church. By 1892, enough money had been collected to finally start building.

Building the Church

The first stone of the church was laid on November 17, 1892. This special event was done by Bishop Edward Bagshawe from Nottingham. Building work finished the very next year. The total cost to build the church was £7,300. On December 19, 1893, Cardinal Herbert Vaughan officially opened the church.

Making it Even Better

Over the years, St Hugh's Church has been updated. In November 1897, special pictures called "stations of the cross" were added. A new entrance porch was built in 1909. Many beautiful stained-glass windows were also put in. Some of these windows were designed by Alexander Gascoyne. He also designed windows for other churches. A large window on the west side of the church was installed in 1921.

More recently, from 2008 to 2010, the inside of the church was made new. A new stone altar was added. The ceiling was also painted, making the church look even more beautiful.

What Happens at the Church?

St Hugh's Church is a busy place. It is part of a larger area called a parish. This parish also includes a smaller chapel. This chapel is called the Chapel of St Francis. It is located in a village nearby, called Bardney. The chapel has a Sunday Mass on Saturdays at 5:00 PM.

At St Hugh's Church itself, there are three Sunday Masses. These are at 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 6:00 PM. There is also a special Mass in Polish at 12:00 PM (noon). During the week, from Monday to Saturday, there is a weekday Mass at 10:00 AM.

Looking at the Outside

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  A close-up look at the church's details

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  A statue of St Hugh of Lincoln outside the church

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  The special stone laid when the church building started