Wrexham Cathedral facts for kids

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Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Sorrows (St Mary's)
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Location	Wrexham,
Country	Wales
Denomination	Roman Catholic
History
Consecrated	1857
Architecture
Architect(s)	E. W. Pugin
Style	Gothic Revival
Years built	1857
Administration
Diocese	Wrexham (since 1987)
Province	Cardiff

The Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, also known as St Mary's Cathedral or Wrexham Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Wrexham, Wales. It is the main church for the Bishop of Wrexham. It is also the most important church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wrexham, which started in 1987.

History of Wrexham Cathedral

How the Cathedral Was Built

The building that is now Wrexham Cathedral was first built as a local church in 1857. Its designer was an architect named Edward Welby Pugin. He chose a style called Decorated Gothic. This style was popular in England during the 1300s.

The new church replaced an older, smaller chapel. This chapel was on King Street. By the 1850s, it was too small for the many people who wanted to attend. A rich local businessman helped pay for the new, larger church.

Later Additions and Changes

As more people joined the church, it needed to grow even bigger. In the middle of the 1900s, new parts were added. These included a cloister, which is a covered walkway, and an extra side chapel.

In 1898, the church became a "pro-cathedral." This means it was a temporary cathedral. This happened when the Roman Catholic Diocese of Menevia was created. The church was officially made a cathedral on November 7, 1907.

Wrexham Cathedral Today

Today, Wrexham Cathedral is a Grade II listed building. This means it is a special building that is protected because of its history and architecture. It is important to keep it safe for the future.

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