St Wilfrid's York
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St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Church, York
St Wilfrids is located in the centre of the city of York, opposite York Minster. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough and was the second pro-Cathedral of the Diocese of Beverley until its dissolution in 1878.
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[edit] History
The Church was completed in 1864 for the sum of £10,000. It was opened by Cardinal Wiseman in June 1864.
[edit] Interior Decoration
- High Altar
- Wall Paintings
- Altar Rails The altar rails at St Wilfid's are very fine and are of particular note. They were built by Wilfrid Dowson, from Kirkbymoorside, who was responsible for some work at York Minster, as well as the Queen's Gates at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. 1
- Tower The tower is some 147 ft high and is visible around much of York.
- Organ
[edit] Parish Priests
Current Incumbent
- V. Rev Canon Michael Ryan Parish Priest
Previous Incumbents
[edit] External links
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