Sacred Heart Church, Kilburn
catholic church in London, England
Sacred Heart Church or the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Roman Catholic parish church in Kilburn, London. It was designed by E. W. Pugin and built after his death by his brothers Pugin & Pugin in two stages, in 1879 and from 1898 to 1899. It is located on the corner Quex Road and Mazenod Road, next to St Eugene de Mazenod Primary School. It was founded by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate who continue to serve the parish.
History
Foundation
Sacred Heart Church and English Martyrs Church in Tower Hill were both founded and built in parallel by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. In 1865, the Oblates came to London, invited by Cardinal Nicholas Wiseman, and started working in Kilburn and Tower Hill. Soon after their arrival in Kilburn, the Oblates built a temporary church. In 1866, a site was bought for a permanent church. Before his death in 1875, E. W. Pugin made the designs for the church.
Construction
Building work started after 1875.
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