Re: Local Church News on Pictorial Hebburn Facebook Site
Well, St Aloysius is linked to St James's but the good news is, St. Aloysius is GRII listed so they can't get their mitts on it to build flats etc! Unfortunately, St Cuthbert's isn't a listed building and trying to get it listed takes months or even years which would be too late to save any demolition. The only way we can all play a major part is get a petition up like Park Church. As Norman said, the congregations are getting less and I already know the losses of heritage we face. However, a few years ago, the parish priest at St. Aloysius got me to talk to the lottery funding about a new roof and it worked. A quick chat about the history did the trick as it left a great impression! They got one! Playing an active part can save these buildings. The petition is worth a thought.
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