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The Catholic Church in Midsomer Norton was originally a barn, built by Augustinian monks around 1400. It was purchased, in a derelict condition, by Downside Abbey in 1910. So it returned to monastic ownership after 500 years or so, and was converted for use as a church in 1913. The parish, surprisingly, includes another converted barn, St Hugh's Church, in Radstock. The area of the parish was formerly dominated by mining; and the Mendip Hills now are a very popular region of great natural beauty. The parish is part of the Catholic Diocese of Clifton, and is under the care of the Benedictine monks at Downside. We warmly welcome all visitors, in Christ our Lord.
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Contact
address:
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High Street
Midsomer Norton
Avon
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Tel:
Fax:
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01761 235111
01761 235124
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Email:
Web site:
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Send an email to this church
www.downside.co.uk
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Contact:
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Father Michael
Parish Priest
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Leaders:
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Denomination:
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Roman Catholic
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Affiliations
& links:
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Churches Together
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Other
congregations:
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-
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Av. congregation:
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70 adults
30 under 18s
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Main
Bible:
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Jerusalem Bible
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Hymns &
songs:
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-
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Under
18s:
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-
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18s-30s:
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-
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Other activities & ministries:
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Prayer group
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Local outreach & community activities:
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-
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Main
meetings:
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Sunday:
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11.00 am
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Mass (includes a Children's Liturgy)
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Venue:
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Holy Ghost Catholic Church
High Street
Midsomer Norton
Avon
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Travel &
Parking:
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Local car park & outside church
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Special
needs:
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Ramp, Loop, Reserved parking
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Languages:
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-
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