St Joseph Church, Roehampton facts for kids
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St Joseph's Church viewed from Roehampton Lane
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| Location | Roehampton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | StJosephRoehampton.org.uk |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Founder(s) | Society of Jesus |
| Dedication | Saint Joseph |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Architect(s) | Frederick Walters |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1881 |
| Administration | |
| Deanery | Mortlake |
| Archdiocese | Southwark |
| Province | Southwark |
St Joseph's Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Roehampton, a part of the London Borough of Wandsworth. It was started by a group called the Jesuits in 1869. The church building was designed by an architect named Frederick Walters. You can find it at the corner of Roehampton Lane and Medfield Street.
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The Story of St Joseph's Church
How the Church Began
The Jesuits, a group of Catholic priests, came to Roehampton in the mid-1800s. They set up a special training house called Manresa House. This building later became Whitelands College, which is now part of the University of Roehampton.
In 1869, the Jesuits started a mission to help the local Catholic community. They wanted a permanent place for people to worship. So, in 1881, they decided to build a church. They asked Frederick Walters to design it. This was the very first church he designed for the Jesuits. He went on to design many more buildings for them, including Sacred Heart Church, Wimbledon and the chapel at Wimbledon College.
Changes Over Time
In 1948, the Jesuits moved their training house from Manresa House to a new location. They also handed over the care of St Joseph's Church to the Diocese of Southwark. This diocese still looks after the church and its community today.
The church building itself has also changed over the years. In 1958, it was made bigger with an extension. Later, in 1998, the inside of the church was rearranged and updated.
Life at the Parish
Church Services
St Joseph's Church holds several services each week. On Saturdays, there is an evening Mass at 6:00 PM. On Sundays, there are three Masses: at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:00 PM. Weekday Masses are held at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, and at 8:00 AM on Friday.
Local School
Within the church's parish area, there is a school called Sacred Heart Primary School. This school was started by another religious group called the Society of the Sacred Heart.
Images for kids
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St Joseph's Church viewed from Roehampton Lane
