St James's Church, Reading, Catholic church in central Reading, England
The flint stone building with ashlar dressings and Roman tile roof stands between Forbury Gardens and Reading Gaol, next to Reading Abbey ruins.
Construction of St James's Church began in 1837 under architect Augustus Pugin's design, incorporating stones from the adjacent Abbey ruins into the structure.
The church congregation represents multiple nationalities who gather for Sunday masses, creating a diverse religious community in central Reading.
St James's Church holds regular services throughout the week, with confession times scheduled before mass and daily rosary prayers for congregants.
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, who served at the altar during his youth, received baptism at this Grade II listed religious building.
Location: Reading
Architects: Augustus Pugin
Website: http://jameswilliam-reading.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.45708,-0.96522
Latest update: March 20, 2025 13:34
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