The Hidden Gem, Catholic church on Mulberry Street, Manchester, England
The St Mary's Catholic Church features red brick walls, an ornate bell tower, and detailed stone carvings throughout its architectural design.
The current structure, completed in 1848, replaced the original church from 1794 that collapsed due to structural issues during renovation work.
The church contains expressionist Stations of the Cross paintings by Norman Adams from 1994, along with Victorian carvings and a marble High Altar.
St Mary's Church opens daily for services, with Mass times at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Sundays, including morning confessions and adoration.
The nickname 'Hidden Gem' originated from Bishop Herbert Vaughan's 1872 observation of the church's beauty from every perspective.
Location: Manchester
Inception: 1848
Architects: Richard Lane, Matthew Ellison Hadfield
Architectural style: Norman architecture, Gothic architecture, Byzantine architecture
Address: St Mary's Church, 17 Mulberry St, Manchester M2 6LN M2 6LN M2 6LN
Website: http://hiddengem.catholicfaith.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.48015,-2.24649
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:04
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