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St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery (Wardley)
St Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery or Wardley Cemetery is a cemetery in Wardley, Greater Manchester, Wardley, a suburban area of the City of Salford, in Greater Manchester, England. It is close to Swinton, Greater Manchester, Swinton, Worsley, and Walkden. It is one of two large cemeteries in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford. Wardley Hall, a grade II listed medieval manor house next to the cemetery, is the official residence of the Roman Catholic bishop of Salford. The cemetery is locally listed as a heritage asset by the Salford City Council and the Greater Manchester Local Heritage List. History The land for the cemetery was purchased by the Catholic church in 1930. The previous owner, Captain Thomas Nuttall, was eager to sell after plans were drawn up for the construction of the large new East Lancashire Road through his estate. The purchase was agreed with Bishop Thomas Henshaw (bishop), Thomas Henshaw for £7,500, and Wardley Hall and its surrounding land were gifted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St John Vianney
John Vianney (born Jean-Marie Vianney and later Jean-Marie-Baptiste Vianney; 8 May 1786 – 4 August 1859) was a Catholic Church in France, French Catholic priest often referred to as the ''Curé d'Ars'' ("the parish priest of Ars"). He is known for his priestly and pastoral work in his parish in Ars-sur-Formans, Ars, France, resulting in the radical spiritual transformation of the community and its surroundings. Catholics note his saintly life, Mortification in Catholic theology, mortification, persevering ministry in the sacrament of Sacrament of Penance (Catholic Church), confession, and ardent Veneration of Mary in the Catholic Church, devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was canonized in 1925 and his feast day is August 4. He is the patron saint of parish priests. Early life Vianney was born on 8 May 1786, in the French town of Dardilly, France (near Lyon), and was baptized the same day. His parents, Matthieu Vianney and his wife Marie (Belize), had six children, of wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
