Our Lady and St Paulinus' Church, Dewsbury, Yorkshire

Details

Accessibility

Wheelchair access (by arrangement). Fully accessible toilet.

Brief description

"Mass was celebrated in Dewsbury from 1841, and services were later held in a school-chapel. The first resident priest was appointed in 1865 and the foundation stone of the present church, built from designs by Edward Welby Pugin, was laid in 1867. The building was opened in June 1871. A new high altar was introduced in 1884 and a Lady altar in 1930.

The church stands over a substructure which contains a parish hall and other rooms, and is consequently very tall. The southwestern baptistery was converted to a war memorial chapel in 1919 and now contains memorial inscriptions with the names of the fallen, as well as the plaster Madonna and Christ referred to in the list description."

Address

Cemetery Rd, Dewsbury WF13 2SE

Email

office.stjoseph.batleycarr@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Phone

01924 465531

Website

The Parishes of Our Lady & St. Paulinus, Dewsbury & St. Joseph's, Batley Carr – West Yorkshire, GB (olaspandstjosephs.org.uk)

Directions

Located on the east end of Cemetery Road just before the A644.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Nearest bus stops:

Huddersfield Rd Watergate Road - via A644 and Cemetery Rd (394ft, 1 min walk) 

High Street Park Parade - via Whitworth Rd and Cemetery Rd (0.2 mile, 3 min walk) 

Amenities

Disabled parking is possible, but by arrangement only.