Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Bognor Regis

Our Lady of Sorrows is a Catholic church in Bognor Regis built in Gothic Revival style with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and detailed stonework throughout. The building follows traditional Gothic Revival design principles used for religious structures of this period.

Construction of the church began in 1881 under architect Joseph Stanislaus Hansom but was interrupted by World War Two, with completion finally achieved in 1957. This extended timeline reflects the impact of wartime conditions on the project.

The parish extends its religious services through three locations: Our Lady of Sorrows, St Richard of Chichester in Slindon, and St Anthony of Viareggio.

The building is a listed monument and can be viewed from outside, with its architecture visible from the street. For interior visits, check opening times in advance since access may depend on service schedules.

The site originally housed an adjacent priory designed by the same architect, but it was replaced by residential buildings in the 1980s. This earlier religious complex has completely vanished, leaving only the church to recall the fuller original vision.

Location: Bognor Regis

Inception: 1957

Architects: Joseph Stanislaus Hansom

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://bognorcatholicparish.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.78420,-0.67010

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26