About the Church
“The history of the Church of Our Lady & All Saints, Parbold is the story of a particular expression of English catholic faith and religious life. The Benedictine Order has been associated with the parish from its first days and its priests have cared for the people of the area since the church was first opened 100 years ago.”
“Its history conveys a sense of pride in the faith tempered by persecution and difficulties in times gone by. The faith here has been lived and handed on by generations of outstanding catholic families such as the Ainscough family who built the church and school. Combined with the faithful service of Benedictine priests over the years, this has produced an admirable blend of catholic fidelity and loyalty in this part of Lancashire.”
“The church of Our Lady & All saints reflects this fine heritage. The spirit and life of the community is focused. If courageous faith and vision were needed to build this church a century ago, it takes the same qualities in the people of today to live up to the heritage of the parish and to express their faith in their own time and circumstances.”
“The first century of the parish of Our Lady & All Saints has shown God’s blessing was on their work. May it long continue to His Glory.”
Derek Worlock, Archbishop of Liverpool, 1984
Our Lady & All Saints is a rich part of the history of Parbold
On the following pages, you can discover its history and find out more about the building and consecration of the church, the association with the Benedictine Order, the families involved, and how the church came to be how it is today.
Take a look inside the church at the statues, memorials and stained glass windows, and enjoy the picture gallery of the grounds.
Learn a little bit about the history of the parish school.
