The Parish in Bedford was started in 1863 by Father John Warmoll. It was through his great efforts and after much hardship and frustration the present church was built and opened in 1874, though the work was not completed until 1913. The Church was the design of the well known Ecclesiastical Architect Gilbert Blount. Sadly Father Warmoll did not live to see his work come to fruition, as he died in 1885.
In 1986 the church underwent extensive renovations and the present day interior design you see reflects the work carried out at the time, resulting in the beautiful and fitting building in which we worship today.
The fabric of the building requires regular maintenance, which is always carried out sympathetically, to reflect the heritage of Father Warmoll’s legacy.