[5] In 1850, during the same year as the restoration of the English hierarchy, a Fr Leonard Calderbank became parish priest.

[5][6] With the increasing Catholic population of the city, he planned for a larger church to accommodate the congregation.

[2] In 1867, the neighbouring presbytery was demolished to allow space for construction of a longer nave, a tower and spire.

The stained glass is by Hardman & Co. and Clayton and Bell, who also did the original painting scheme in the sanctuary and Lady Chapel.

The painted high altar and reredos in the sanctuary were designed by Blount, as was the carved and arcaded circular stone pulpit, a gift of Miss Canning.