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Parish History 1901-1952 However, plans for the future were not neglected. As Fr Reilly handed the parish over to Canon Stokes in 1901, he wrote to the Bishop:
The Catholic community appears to have remained constant for many years (records of 1930s show Mass attendance of around 40, with a collection of eight shillings—that’s 40p in today’s money) The “Tin Chapel” actually went on to serve the Catholic community until the 1950s, and some of today’s parishioners will doubtless have their own fond memories.
However, with the influx of displaced people from Central and Eastern Europe and the general expansion of the town, it was clear that the “Tin Chapel” would not cope with current and future needs. In 1952 permission was granted for a new, larger brick-built church with capacity for 200-250 worshippers and this was built and consecrated in 1953.
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