You can read about the founding fathers and mothers of our Parish in Stapleford and Sandiacre  - and some of their adventures!

Early 1900s - The first catholic families in Stapleford and Sandiacre.

Christmas 1926 - walking over the Black Pad.

March 1933 appeal  to the Bishop for a Mass centre.

September 1933 the Upper Room.

October 1933. The first Mass in Stapleford since the Reformation.

1940 - 1947 - the early days of the Mission.

1947 -  our first Parish Priest.

1948 - A Church on a Hill

1949 - Details of the Plans

1950 - Building commences

November 1952 - The First Mass in the New Church

1952 - 1957 - Early years in the new church

1947 - date - Priests who have served our Parish

Introduction | Black Pad | Appeal to Bishop | The Upper Room | First Mass | 1940s 

First Parish Priest | Church on a Hill | Plans are made | Building work 

First Mass in the New Church | 1950s | Catalogue of Priests