Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Redditch
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church | |
|---|---|
Birmingham | |
| Deanery | Kidderminster [2] |
| Parish | Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is a
Grade II listed building.[3]
History
Construction
After the
Catholic mission was maintained around Redditch. At first the mission was in Beoley and supported by the Sheldon family. From 1783, the mission was at Chapel Farm in Heath Green. The current church's site was bought by a local noblewoman, the Lady Catherine Smythe. On 11 February 1833, the foundation stone was laid. The local priest, Fr Bruno Tunstall contributed to the building costs. The church is only the Catholic Church designed by Thomas Rickman. On 24 April 1834, the church was opened. In 1872, the church was restored. The work was done by Hardman & Co.[4]
Developments
Initially, the
Archdiocese of Birmingham who continue to serve the congregation.[4]
Parish
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is its own
Masses at 5:00pm on Saturday and at 8:15am and 6:00pm on Sunday.[2]
Exterior
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Sign -
Statue of Jesus
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See also
References
- ^ Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel from British Listed Buildings, retrieved 14 June 2022
- ^ Archdiocese of Birmingham, retrieved 14 June 2022
- ^ Historic England. "Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (1348616)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ a b Historic England, Redditch - Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Taking Stock, retrieved 14 June 2022
