Our History
The land on which our church stands was bought in 1909 by Bishop Cahill of Portsmouth. Within months, a church was blessed and the Portswood Mission was born.
A parish was established in 1931. Fr Walter Lynch came in 1948 with the ambition to open a new church worthy of the growing community. That vision was realised on March 25, 1955, when the current church was blessed and opened.
The University of Southampton is served by its own chaplain, and the Polish Centre is within our parish boundaries, reflecting the rich diversity of our community.
The Land is Purchased
Bishop Cahill of Portsmouth purchases the land on Portswood Road for a new Catholic mission.
The Portswood Mission
A church is blessed and the Portswood Mission is born, serving the growing Catholic community.
A Parish is Established
The mission formally becomes a parish, marking a new chapter in the community's life.
The Current Church Opens
On March 25, 1955, the current church is blessed and opened, realising Fr Walter Lynch's vision.