[1] Its parish hall is the site of the first post reformation Catholic church in Ipswich, St Antony.

[3] Due to the prevalence of the revolution, Catholics found it hard to profess their faith in public at the time.

[3] The chapel was consecrated on 1 August 1827 by the Vicar Apostolic Dr Thomas Walsh, and was attended by a number of individuals.

It was soon found to be small, so the structure was enlarged to the northern and southern area, opening directly to Woodbridge Road.

[3] Père Simon and Margaret Wood are both remembered by their plaques in the parish hall, which was the church they founded.