[2] The foundation stone was laid on 24 October 1871 and the church was consecrated on 26 July 1872 by the Bishop of Lichfield.

It was built of Spondon best red brick, with stonework only for the pillars of the arcades and tracery of the clerestory windows.

As it rejects the ordination of women, the parish receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Oswestry (currently Paul Thomas).

The current priest is Fr Giles Orton assisted by Father Bob Boyle and Fr Michael Brinkworth When the church was consecrated, they borrowed a second hand instrument on hire from Mrs Smith of Park Field until funds could be raised for a permanent organ.

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