St Patrick's Church, Bolton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Patrick's Church |
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| 53°34′35″N 2°25′38″W / 53.5765°N 2.4273°W | |
| OS grid reference | SD7180108961 |
| Location | Bolton, Greater Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | Saint Patrick |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Designated | 30 April 1999 |
| Architect(s) | Charles Holt |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 17 March 1861 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Edmund and St Patrick |
| Deanery | Bolton |
| Diocese | Salford |
| Province | Liverpool |
St Patrick's Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It was built in 1861 and features a beautiful Gothic Revival style. You can find it in the town centre, on the corner of Great Moor Street and Johnson Street. This historic building is officially recognized as a Grade II listed building, meaning it's important and protected.
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The History of St Patrick's Church
How St Patrick's Church Began
The first Roman Catholic church in the Bolton area since the English Reformation was Ss Peter and Paul Church. It was built between 1798 and 1800. In 1853, people at Ss Peter and Paul Church decided to build a new church. This new church would be in the town centre and would become St Patrick's Church.
Ss Peter and Paul Church was later rebuilt between 1896 and 1897. It cost a lot of money, about £20,200. In 1990, Ss Peter and Paul Church was updated inside. It finally closed its doors in 2010.
Building St Patrick's Church
After the decision in 1853, a good spot was found on Great Moor Street. An architect named Charles Holt was chosen to design the church. St Patrick's Church officially opened on 17 March 1861.
Around the same time, a school was started for the church. It was first located in a three-storey warehouse. Later, in 1884, a special building was constructed for the school. This new school was on Dawes Street, very close to Great Moor Street.
Changes Over the Years
Between 1907 and 1911, some important changes were made to the church. A new main altar was added. Also, a beautiful stained glass window was put in the east side of the church.
In 1946, the very top part of the church's spire was replaced. After World War II, the church's school eventually closed down.
The Parish of St Patrick's Church
St Edmund's Church: A Sister Church
Today, St Patrick's Church is looked after by the priests from St Edmund's Church. St Edmund's Church is also in Bolton, on St Edmund Street. It also started from the original Ss Peter and Paul Church.
The first stone for St Edmund's Church was laid in August 1860. This was done by the Bishop of Salford, William Turner. St Edmund's Church was finished in 1861, the same year St Patrick's opened.
Originally, St Edmund's Church had its school on the lower floor. In the early 1900s, the school moved to a different building. The lower floor then became a parish hall. In the 1960s, the hall was made bigger, and the church was updated inside.
Joining Parishes
In 2003, three church parishes in Bolton joined together. These were Ss Peter and Paul, St Patrick, and St Edmund. When Ss Peter and Paul Church closed in 2010, the combined parish became known as St Edmund and St Patrick.
St Patrick's Church holds one Sunday Mass at 11:30 AM. St Edmund's Church has its Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM.
See also
- Listed buildings in Bolton
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford
