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Holy Name Roman Catholic, Chorlton on Medlock

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Holy Name,
Oxford Road,
Chorlton on Medlock
Lancashire

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Cemeteries

The church does not have a graveyard.
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Church History

It was founded in 1868.
This parish was originally formed from portions of St. Augustine's, St. Wilfrid's, and St. Edward's. A temporary church was opened in 1868, with Fr. Thomas Porter, S.J. as the head of the foundation. The fine church was opened in 1871 and in the same year, Fr. Henry Birch became Rector. He remained until 1877, when Fr. Lawson came until 1885, and later, Fr. Joseph Jackson until 1888. In this year arrived the famous Fr. Bernard Vaughan, who was to become a legend and about whom many stories are told.

The first temporary chapel became a school, and the large Burlington Street schools were built in 1876. The spacious Hall was opened in 1892. A new Lady Chapel was opened in 1894.

Fr. Bernard Vaughan did not leave until 1902, when he was succeeded by Fr. Thomas Brown. One of the main features of the modern church is the handsome and massive tower built as a memorial of Fr. Bernard Vaughan.

Taken from "Salford Diocese and its Catholic past", a survey by Charles A. Bolton, a Priest of the above Diocese. Published 1950 on the First Centenary for the Diocese of Salford.

This site provides historical information about churches, other places of worship and cemeteries. It has no connection with the churches themselves. For current information you should contact them directly.

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Church Records

Whilst every effort has been made to record exact details of record office and library holdings you are recommended to check with them before visiting to ensure that they do hold the records and years you wish to examine. Similarly check with transcript publishers to ensure they cover the records and years you require before making a purchase.

Copies of Original Registers

Baptisms
Marriages

Baptisms

1947-1963

Copy of Original Register of baptisms 1947-1963 held by Lancashire Archives - RCSF 2

Marriages

1949-1955

Copy of Original Register of marriages 1949-1955 held by Lancashire Archives - RCSF 2

1961

Copy of Original Register of marriages 1961 held by Lancashire Archives - RCSF 2

1963

Copy of Original Register of marriages 1963 held by Lancashire Archives - RCSF 2
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Maps

It is located at SJ8474096450 (Lat/Lon 53.464568, -2.231322). You can see this on maps provided by:

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