St Wilfrid's Church, Burgess Hill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Wilfrid's, Burgess Hill |
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| Saint Wilfrid's Roman Catholic church | |
Saint Wilfrid's church
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 St Wilfrid's, Burgess Hill
Location in West Sussex
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| 50°57′13″N 0°08′04″W / 50.9537°N 0.1345°W | |
| Location | Burgess Hill, West Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Dedication | Saint Wilfrid |
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| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Arundel and Brighton |
St Wilfrid's Church is a Roman Catholic church. It is located in the town of Burgess Hill in West Sussex, England.
History of St Wilfrid's Church
St Wilfrid's Church was built in 1940. A local company helped to build it. Before this church was built, people in Burgess Hill used a different building. This older building was a former chapel on Grove Road. It was used as the Roman Catholic church for the area.
Artwork and Sculptures
The church has some special artworks inside. These artworks tell stories from the Bible.
- Stations of the Cross: These are a series of pictures or carvings. They show the journey of Jesus Christ to his crucifixion. A famous artist named Frank Brangwyn created these for St Wilfrid's.
- Statue of Saint Wilfrid: Above the church entrance, there is a statue. It shows Saint Wilfrid, who the church is named after. This statue was carved by Joseph Cribb. He was a student of another well-known artist, Eric Gill.
Church Community and Diocese
St Wilfrid's Church is part of a larger group of churches. This group is called the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. A diocese is like a region for churches. It is led by a bishop.
The church also works closely with a local school. It is connected to St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School. This link helps to support the education of children in the area.
