OS grid reference SE3115133744 Country United Kingdom Website DioceseofLeeds.org.uk Designated as world heritage site 2 September 1998 | Denomination Roman Catholic Founded 1889 (1889) Opened April 2001 Architect Kelly & Birchall | |
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Similar St Mary's Church - Halifax, St Edward King and Confesso, Mount St Mary's Church - L, St Patrick's Church - Huddersfield, St Robert's Church - Harrogate | ||
St Patrick's Church is the name of two Roman Catholic Parish Churches in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The original church was built from 1889 to 1891, designed by John Kelly and is a Grade II listed building. It is situated on Rider Street, next to the New York Road and East Street Arts. In April 2001, St Patrick's Church moved to Torre Road. The original one closed and the new church opened the next day. The new St Patrick's Church is located on Torre Road in the east end of the city.
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Construction
In 1889, building work started on St Patrick's Church on Rider Street. It was designed by John Kelly, who also designed All Saints' Church, Petersham, London, Sacred Heart Church, Teddington and St Patrick's Church, Soho Square. It was opened in 1891.
Move
Leading up to April 2001, construction work began on a new St Patrick's Church on Torre Road in Leeds. When it was finished, the old one closed and the new one opened the next day. The original church remained and is now occupied by the West Yorkshire Playhouse and has East Street Arts located next to it.
Parish
St Patrick's Church has two Sunday Masses: Saturday 6:00pm and 10:00am on Sunday morning.