St Patrick's Church, Bordesley facts for kids

St Patrick's Church, Bordesley was a special church in Birmingham, England. It was part of the Church of England. People also sometimes called it St Patrick's Church, Highgate.

The Story of St Patrick's Church

Building a New Church

The idea for St Patrick's Church started a long time ago. On Saturday, 23 November 1895, an important person named William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp helped lay the first stone. This is called the foundation stone. It was the very beginning of building the church.

The church was designed by a famous architect named John Loughborough Pearson. An architect is someone who plans and designs buildings. The church was finished and ready for use in 1896. When a church is ready for use, it is often "consecrated." This means it is officially set apart for religious purposes.

Changes Over Time

A few years later, in 1906 or 1907, a small part of the church was changed. This part was called the chancel. It was designed by John Loughborough Pearson's son, Frank Loughborough Pearson. He made a new, more permanent chancel to replace an older, temporary one.

In 1900, St Patrick's Church got its own "parish." A parish is like a local area that a church serves. This new parish was created from parts of other nearby church areas. These included St Alban the Martyr, Birmingham, St Paul's Church, Balsall Heath, and St Thomas in the Moors, Balsall Heath.

The Church's Final Years

St Patrick's Church served its community for many years. However, times changed, and the church eventually closed. The very last service held there was on 27 September 1964.

Sadly, the church building was taken down, or "demolished," in 1966. After the church was demolished, its parish joined with the parish of St Alban the Martyr, Birmingham.

Some special parts of St Patrick's Church were saved. A large wooden beam, called a "rood beam," and two beautiful stained-glass windows were moved. They were put into St Alban's Church, so a piece of St Patrick's lives on!