Our Lady of Ransom and the Holy Souls Church is a
Roman Catholic
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Parish church
A parish church (or parochial church) in Christianity is the church which acts as the religious centre of a parish. In many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, the parish church may play a significant role in community activities, ...
in
Llandrindod Wells
Llandrindod Wells (, ; cy, Llandrindod, /ɬanˈdɾindɔd/ "Trinity Parish"), sometimes known colloquially as Llandod, is a town and community in Powys, within the historic boundaries of Radnorshire, Wales. It serves as the seat of Powy ...
. It was founded by the
Society of Jesus
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in 1907. It was rebuilt in 1972.
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from Llandrindod Wells, Powys retrieved 20 October 2013 Its original foundation was the only church the Jesuits built in central Wales.
History
The Jesuits came to Llandrindod Wells from
St Beuno's College St Beuno's Jesuit Spirituality Centre, known locally as St Beuno's College, is a spirituality and retreat centre in Tremeirchion, Denbighshire, Wales. It was built in 1847 by the Jesuits, as a theology college. During the 1870s the Victorian poet Ge ...
near
St Asaph
St Asaph (; cy, Llanelwy "church on the Elwy") is a city and community on the River Elwy in Denbighshire, Wales. In the 2011 Census it had a population of 3,355, making it the second-smallest city in Britain in terms of population and urban ...
and set up a Mass centre in 1907. Masses were originally held in the old presbytery.
[ The "old presbytery was known as "the upper room" when Fr Barling was its priest.
Later, at some point in the 20th century, the Jesuits handed over the administration of the church to the Diocese of Menevia who continue to serve the parish.][
In 1972, a new church was built on Victoria Road, where it still continues to function.Our Lady Of Ransom And The Holy Souls]
from Catholic Directory retrieved 13 March 2014
Parish
The church is the centre of the Llandrindod Wells Deanery. It has Sunday Mass at 11:00am.[Parishes]
from Diocese of Menevia retrieved 13 March 2014
Gallery
File:Madonna, Our Lady of Ransom and Holy Souls Catholic Church, Llandrindod Wells, Powys.jpg, Statue of Mary within the church grounds
File:Crucifix, Our Lady of Ransom and Holy Souls Catholic Church, Llandrindod Wells, Powys.jpg, Crucifix with in the church grounds
See also
* St Beuno's Ignatian Spirituality Centre St Beuno's Jesuit Spirituality Centre, known locally as St Beuno's College, is a spirituality and retreat centre in Tremeirchion, Denbighshire, Wales. It was built in 1847 by the Jesuits, as a theology college. During the 1870s the Victorian poet Ge ...
References
External links
Diocese of Menevia
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Our Lady of Ransom and the Holy Souls Church
Churches in Powys
Roman Catholic churches completed in 1972
Roman Catholic churches in Wales
1972 establishments in Wales
20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in the United Kingdom