St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Sheringham, Norfolk

1908 - 2008

Centenary Celebrations

2008 is the centenary year of St Joseph’s Church, Sheringham. To mark this occasion, we are inviting all parishioners past and present and their relatives to share in the celebrations of this historic event.

Centenary Mass - Wednesday 30th July - 7.30pm

The Bishop of East Anglia will be present at a Mass of Thanksgiving. Our celebration of the Eucharist will be followed by light refreshments in the Parish Rooms.

Centenary Books

To celebrate the centenary we have published two books. Funds raised from the sales will go towards the recent renovation of the bellcote. From Allotment Field to Heaven’s Gate by Teresa Collins & Jane Valsler.  This book is an historic recollection of the Parish from the small chapel that Fr Carter built in a tiny fishing village to the magnificent Grade II Listed Building. Information that was kept secret for years is now revealed to celebrate 100 years.

Red Bricks and Candle Wax by Jane Valsler & Teresa Collins
This book is a photographic treasury of St Joseph’s Parish. It includes both historic and present day photographs, not only of the Church and its interior but also the convent, schools and parish events.

Centenary Exhibition

Monday 28th July – Saturday 2nd August - 10am – 4.30pm every day
Sunday 3rd August - 12 midday til 4pm
The exhibition will be open for viewing in the Parish Rooms on the days and times indicated. There will be numerous photographs, documents, artefacts and pieces of particular historic interest on display. Light refreshments will also be available!

Centenary Guided Tours of the Church

An opportunity to visit Sheringham’s Grade II listed Building and learn more about the interior and the works of artwork.
Centenary Walk.

Enjoy a leisurely walk around Sheringham and discover more about the last 100 years of St Joseph’s parish.

It is just over 2.5 miles and will probably take an hour and half , more or less depending how much time you take at each location or if you stop for refreshments en route.

Details of all these events can be found on the church website: http://www.stjosephsheringham.info