Corpus Christi Priory

The Norbertine canons regular first came to Manchester in 1889 from the Belgian Abbey of Tongerlo and they built Corpus Christi Basilica in the Miles Platting area of the city.

Its foundation stone was laid on 14 July 1906 by Bishop Louis Charles Casartelli, and the church was opened the following year on 5 November 1907.

The Norbertine canons continued to serve there until 2007, when mounting repair and maintenance costs forced its closure.

The community initially relocated to St Chad's, Cheetham Hill, then to Our Lady Immaculate Church, Chelmsford, Essex, in 2008.

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